The years follow each other very often in proportion to the kilos. Above fifty, especially, weight loss becomes more and more difficult. But how to dress after 50 when you’re plump then, without compromising on style and without looking “granny”. Today we will lift the veil on some fashion secrets that guarantee you a chic look despite age and weight.

How to dress after 50 when you are plump for a guaranteed youthful boost and slimming

How to dress after 50 when you are round?

Choose clothes that fit perfectly

Over the years, the female body inevitably changes. And if we add a few extra pounds, the need to marry his clothes well to his silhouette is essential. Clothes that are too tight or too loose are not recommended – both can make your body gain weight. Instead, opt for clothes that suggest your shapes, but without smothering them. These are generally said to have a slimming effect.

Choose clothes in the right size, according to your morphology

Focus on simplicity

At the age of 50, the woman is already freed from the dictates of fashion and has forged her own style. She no longer needs all those clothes that have made their way from the pages of magazines to her wardrobe. We advise you to bet on the comfort of simple, comfortable and universal clothing. The basic pieces, such as the white shirt or the black pants for example, marry with ease with a large number of clothes.

Wear the right colors

The need to reassess the color needs of your wardrobe is due to two main reasons. The first is the change in skin tone that many women notice over the years. And the second, for its part, is linked to the slimming properties of certain colors which shrink the silhouette and cheat on its proportions. Generally, these are black and neutral or dark color palette, such as dark brown, charcoal gray, navy blue and burgundy. Use these colors to camouflage problematic parts of your body. If you would like to hide your hips, for example, opt for black pants or a long skirt that will elongate the silhouette.

Then, don’t forget to add interest to your outfit by combining it with some contrasting colors. Don’t be afraid of colors! They would freshen up your appearance, making you look younger than you are. A fuchsia jacket or a big yellow necklace would add lots of enthusiasm to your look. Opting for the neutral range – from head to toe – risks looking too “grandma”.

At 50, like at 20, thanks to the right colors

Practice layering

By the English word layering, we mean in particular the habit of layering clothes, so as to be able to remove them and change them throughout the day. This is particularly useful during menopause, when hot flashes are a fairly recurring phenomenon, such as during the cold season. Layering is also interesting thanks to the resulting play of colors, textures and volumes. It thus becomes an additional technique for changing body proportions. To soften your curves, focus on pieces that create vertical lines. What’s more, be sure to choose dark top layers, which will narrow the silhouette.

Focus on your strengths

The secret to a successful outfit for curvy women lies in knowing their strengths and weaknesses. Your goal would then be to highlight the former, while attenuating the latter. If you have a well-proportioned chest compared to the larger bottom for example, emphasize it up there with a V-neckline, trimmed with a beautiful necklace. On the other hand, if you are round and small, do not hesitate to tuck your shirt into the pants from the front. This gesture would slim your silhouette.

Emphasize your body’s strengths

Make sure you define your size correctly

A very common mistake that curvy women over 50 make is to opt for clothes that are a little too wide and blur the silhouette. Do the opposite and be sure to emphasize your waistline. To do this, the most common technique is to add a belt at the level of this one. However, you can also bet on a shorter and looser top, combined with high-waisted pants or a peplum top. The output would be the same.

Take care to match the prints

When it comes to rounded silhouettes, most women would settle on vertical stripes. Note that this is indeed a nice option, only if the garment is free. Bodycon stripes wouldn’t have the same slimming effect. Otherwise, prints with small polka dots and small flowers are another very successful print for a plus-size woman over 50. In general, opt for smaller print patterns, as large patterns tend to accentuate and amplify curves.

The right printed ones for a slimming result

Camouflage your arms

The upper arms are that part of the body where the bulges are particularly visible. In addition, the skin tends to lose its elasticity with age, which is most noticeable on the arms. In order to distract attention from this part then, it is better to opt for a 3/4 length sleeve. If you’re afraid of sweating, opt for wide, kimono or bell sleeves. You can of course opt for a shorter sleeve, but the longer it is and the more it hangs, the slimmer and more slender your waist would appear.

A top to hide your arms

What should you avoid wearing after 50, when you are curvy?

After these recommendations, it would be wise to focus on some clothing gestures and items that are best avoided when you are plump and in your fifties. Let’s see which ones…

Round necklines

Avoid round necklines which put extra emphasis on the roundness of your shapes. Instead, focus on V-shaped or heart-shaped necklines where the lines are more abrupt. If you have nevertheless fallen under the influence of a dress with a rounded collar, do not hesitate to adorn your garment with a brooch, in order to divert attention.

Focus on V-shaped necklines

Clothes that are too loose or too tight

If you think that wearing baggy clothes will slim your curves or that wearing tight clothes will tuck in your bulges, think again. The solution then? So wear clothes that are the right size, without going overboard.

Adapt the volume to your body shape

Horizontal striped tops

Avoid horizontal stripes, which will add width. In their place, horizontal stripes would be a nice alternative, as we already mentioned above. If possible, opt for bigger lines.

Say goodbye to horizontal stripes!