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Casual dresses have become an indispensable part of the modern woman’s wardrobe, transcending age boundaries and catering to diverse personal tastes. They provide a seamless blend of comfort and elegance, allowing women over 50 to feel their best while effortlessly exuding style.

Here are our recent findings:

1. Tencel Puff Sleeve Tiered Dress at Chico’s – Discover the perfect blend of comfort and style with this Chico’s casual dress, expertly crafted from luxurious and ultra-soft Tencel fabric.
2. Nantucket Slub Embroidered Shift Dress at Talbots – This Talbots’ one-and-done shift dress is crafted from soft and comfortable slub fabric and features pretty embroidery at the split neck. Its breezy short sleeves and flattering shift silhouette make it perfect for any occasion.
3. Linen Blend Maxi Pocket Shirtdress at Loft – Effortlessly boost your everyday style with this chic and feminine shirtdress, boasting a long, flowy hemline, fluttery slits, and a classic button-front design that has timeless elegance, making it the perfect staple to wear day after day, whether you’re attending a garden party or running errands.
4. Petite Crinckle Gauze Printed Flutter-Sleeve Dress, Created for Macy’s – Embrace comfort and style with this rayon dress, designed with a fresh boho feel and a flattering split neckline, while its unlined construction offers a lightweight and airy sensation.
5. Billy T Denim Striped Shirt Dress from Bloomingdale’s –This comfortable dress features a relaxed fit at the hip, a fitted bust and waist, and hits at mid-calf. And it’s crafted from non-stretch fabric that ensures a structured look.
6. Plus Size Cotton Jersey Sleeveless Swim Cover-up Maxi Dress at Land’s End – This sleeveless ombre maxi dress is crafted from 100% cotton, offering a soft feel against your skin. Designed with side vents for ease of movement, on-seam pockets for practicality, and versatility as both a dress and a cover-up. This dress effortlessly transitions between settings and can be conveniently packed into your tote, making it an ideal companion for beach trips, weekend getaways, and tropical vacations.
7. Wearever Side-Tie Dress at J.Jill – This sleeveless maxi dress, crafted from soft European yarns, effortlessly combines simplicity and sophistication for a versatile choice suitable for both daytime and evening occasions. It features an adjustable side-tie detail for a waist-shaping effect, side vents, and an effortlessly packable knit style.

From flowy maxi dresses that create an air of bohemian charm to chic shirt dresses that effortlessly elevate any occasion, casual dresses can be tailored to suit individual preferences and celebrate the unique beauty of every woman in her 50s and beyond.

Where to Wear Casual Dresses

A casual dress is a versatile wardrobe staple that can be worn on diverse occasions.

Weekend Outings

Whether you’re meeting friends for brunch, running errands, or enjoying a leisurely day at a local market, a casual dress is an ideal choice. This type of dress can allow you to feel relaxed while still looking put together.

Beach or Resort Getaways

Casual dresses are perfect for beach vacations or resort getaways. Opt for breezy, lightweight fabrics like cotton or linen that offer breathability in warmer weather. Flowy maxi dresses, sundresses, or beach cover-ups are excellent options that effortlessly capture the laid-back vibe of these destinations.

Outdoor Events

From picnics in the park to outdoor concerts and festivals, casual dresses are a go-to option. Choose designs that allow you to move freely and enjoy the outdoor setting comfortably. Consider playful prints, vibrant colors, or bohemian-inspired styles that reflect the joyful ambiance of these events.

Date Nights

Casual dresses can be effortlessly dressed up for a romantic evening out. Choose dresses with flattering cuts and feminine details that highlight your personal style. Pair them with heels or stylish flats and add a few carefully selected accessories to create a polished yet relaxed look.

Cool and Casual Dresses

Remember, the beauty of a casual dress lies in its adaptability. By selecting the appropriate fabric, style, and accessories, you can transform a casual dress into an outfit suitable for various occasions. Embrace your personal style, and confidently wear your casual dress wherever you feel comfortable.

Tencel Puff Sleeve Tiered Dress at Chico’s

Comfort meets style in this online exclusive dress that you won’t find elsewhere. This casual dress from Chico’s is crafted from luxurious and ultra-soft Tencel fabric. Its classic fit and forgiving A-line silhouette make it a flattering choice for any body type, while the feminine soft puff sleeves add a touch of elegance and charm.

The V-neckline creates a flattering frame for your décolletage, adding a subtle allure to your overall look. The dress is thoughtfully designed with elbow-length sleeves, providing coverage while allowing for ease of movement.

Whether you’re attending a summer brunch or an outdoor gathering, this dress exudes effortless style and versatility.

Nantucket Slub Embroidered Shift Dress at Talbots

Indulge in the convenience and style of Talbots’ one-and-done shift dress. This casual dress is crafted from soft and comfortable fabric and its best feature lies in the gorgeous embroidery detail at the split neck, adding a touch of elegance and uniqueness to the overall design.

It effortlessly transitions from professional settings to playful occasions, making it an adaptable choice. The shift silhouette provides a relaxed and flattering fit that flutters gracefully with your every move.

Linen Blend Maxi Pocket Shirtdress at Loft

Boost your everyday look with this effortlessly chic shirtdress, featuring a long, flowy hemline and fluttery slits that add a touch of feminine allure. This perennially smart dress has been refreshed to become a staple you’ll want to wear day after day.

The dress showcases a classic point collar and a button-front design, adding a polished touch to the overall look. With long sleeves and button cuffs, it strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and comfort.

With its flattering fit, timeless maxi length, and exquisite fabric, this dress is designed to make you feel confident and effortlessly stylish.

Petite Crinckle Gauze Printed Flutter-Sleeve Dress, Created for Macy’s

Crafted from rayon, this dress offers a fresh and crisp feel with elasticized waist, allowing for comfortable movement throughout the day. Unlined for a lightweight and airy sensation, the dress features a flattering split neckline with tie closures that adds a touch of boho style.

It is designed to fit and flatter frames that are 5’4″ and under, embracing diversity and catering to a range of body types.

Billy T Denim Striped Shirt Dress from Bloomingdale’s

Designed to flatter most figures, this dress offers a relaxed fit at the hip and is fitted at the bust and waist.

The non-stretch fabric ensures a structured look that holds its shape. With a length that hits mid-calf, this dress provides a modest and sophisticated appearance.

The extended-shoulder short sleeves provide comfort and coverage. The pockets fit the trends that we are seeing in the fashion world this season.

Plus Size Cotton Jersey Sleeveless Swim Cover-up Maxi Dress at Land’s End

Crafted from 100% cotton, this sleeveless ombre maxi dress offers a soft and comfortable feel against your skin. The dress features a high neck that offers coverage, creating an elegant and refined look. It is also necklace-ready, allowing you to accessorize for a slightly more dressed-up occasion.

Designed with side vents, this dress provides ease of movement and adds a touch of breeziness to the overall silhouette. On-seam pockets offer practicality and convenience.

Whether you wear it as a dress or a cover-up, it seamlessly transitions between different settings, making it a versatile and stylish choice.

It packs easily into your tote, allowing you to bring it everywhere you go. Whether you’re heading to the beach, a weekend getaway, or a tropical vacation, this dress is a perfect companion.

Wearever Side-Tie Dress at J.Jill

Upgrade your summer wardrobe with this sleeveless maxi dress, meticulously designed in soft European yarns. This dress effortlessly combines simplicity and sophistication, making it a versatile choice for both daytime and evening occasions.

The adjustable side-tie detail creates a waist-shaping effect, enhancing the flattering fit of the dress. It allows you to customize the fit to your preference, accentuating your curves.

Its effortlessly packable knit style makes it a convenient option for travel, allowing you to bring it along wherever your adventures take you.

Read 14 BEAUTIFUL SUNDRESSES FOR WOMEN OVER 60.

Also read 10 PLUS SIZE DRESSES FOR WOMEN OVER 50.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you wear casual dresses? Where do you wear them? Where do you buy them from? Tell us about it in the comments below.

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Photo: @LisaBarlow14

Originally posted at: Lisa Barlow’s Black Rose Print Gown

First impressions make all the difference whenever we meet new people, on a first date, at a job interview etc. First impressions pave the way for what’s coming next. First impressions tend to “stick.”

What is often overlooked? The “first impression” we experience every time when we come HOME. Let your home help you with YOUR best first impression. For you and the rest of the world. WHY? When you feel empowered and at your best, you attract positive situations into your life. Your entrance calls in the new.

Uplift yourself. Attract support and fresh energies in times of stagnation, or whenever you feel like a change. These 13 insights and DIY steps will help boost your self-confidence. They are do-able, rewarding and fun.

1. The Basics: What Is Imprinting?

Yes, we start with a goose. When a baby greyleg goose breaks her eggshell open and steps into the world for the first time, this is what happens: Baby goose will identify the first moving object as her mother.

No matter if the moving object is Mama Goose, George Clooney or a soccer ball. No kidding. Scientist Konrad Lorenz was awarded the Nobel prize for his research on the phenomenon called “imprinting.”

In human behavior, imprinting happens every time we see someone or something for the first time. Within the first 3 seconds, first impressions are literally imprinted upon us. They stick with us and are hard to overrule.

2. The Good News? You Are Not a Goose!

What you imprint on yourself, you bring into the world. Your entrance door and the space you enter upon opening it create your unique “first impression.” For you and the rest of the world.

With one priceless advantage compared to little baby geese: You can CHANGE it ANYTIME. The magic of your home lies in its power to overrule a given situation and make it better. Any time you decide to do so.

Aren’t you glad you’re not a goose?

3. Your Best Self-Image: You Are Worth It

You create yourself within the space that surrounds you daily. You and your space are a winning team. If you live alone, the most important person in your home is you. Not family, neighbors or guests. You deserve to give yourself the best first impression possible. Because you ARE WORTH feeling empowered, right when you make that first step into your home.

When you feel at your best, you attract positive situations into your life.

4. Your Face, the Entrance Door and the Power of Now

Your door is the face you show to the world. For you, looking at your door is like looking into a mirror. How do you show up to the world? What does your door show to you?

Do you see something that needs fixing? The idea of organizing help or paying for it seems overwhelming?

Relax. Do whatever you can do yourself – with the Power of Now. Don’t wait for the perfect thing to arrive. Or the perfect help. Do it yourself. NOW. The little effort (or even just a gesture) to immediately act once you have detected what needs to be fixed, will raise your energy. It will bring more of the good stuff your way. It will empower you. You will feel proud of yourself.

So, let me ask you:

• Is your door clean? Wipe or polish it.
• Does the door color need to be freshened up? – Fix little scratched spots with whatever is at hand. The kid’s crayons or water colours are instant helpers until it is done professionally (if that´s necessary at all).
• Is your name visible – preferably at eye level? – Unless you have good reasons to stay “undercover,” MAKE YOURSELF SEEN. The world wants to call you by your name.
• If you have no name plate (yet): Write your name in beautiful letters on a cardboard (or have your grandkids do it for you). Or cut out your name in printed letters (it’s on your mail, in case you have no printer). Stick it on the door with Scotch tape until you get a proper solution. Or place it in a little stick-on-frame.
• Is your name plate shiny? A little polishing up never hurts. After all, you clean your face and teeth twice a day.
• In some buildings, only door numbers are appropriate, no names. If this is the case: Make your door as “personal” as possible. See next steps.
• Be aware: Your doormat or even just the cleanliness of your door (and the floor in front of it) can make all the difference between you and the neighbor. Little things go a long way. Remember: You are unique.

5. Your Guardian Friend: The Doormat

Your doormat is the landing spot of your outside entry area. It is the grounding and foundation to safely step on.

• Is your doormat in good shape? You deserve to walk on safe grounds.
• If it carries a message, is it a positive one? A fun “Keep out” Pirates of the Caribbean style might not be what you wish to communicate today.
• No message on the doormat is perfectly fine.
• Does the doormat reflect your present situation or a positive future? If you still have a “family doormat” but currently live alone, update it! Even if one day you may have a “Happy Couple” message again (See 13.)
• Is your doormat clean and without signs of too much wear and tear?
• Replacing a worn-out doormat is one of the most rewarding investments in yourself. Doesn’t need to be by Yves Saint-Laurent. $10 to $15 will do the job.

6. Your Biggest Fans: Plants, Wreaths, Doorbells, Knockers & Co

Are there healthy, well-maintained plants next to your door? Is your doorbell functioning appropriately? Does it have a pleasant sound? Is there an attractive door knocker? A door wreath? Is your door decor plentiful (with a risk of visual overkill) or one proud statement piece?

Make yourself seen (and heard) as authentic and exactly as you wish to be seen and heard:

• Replace or repair anything that is broken/malfunctioning.
• Change your decor with the seasons. This shows that you go with the flow and stay on top of things.
• Free plants of rotten leaves. This signals health, beauty and self-care. If that’s too much maintenance: replace them with high quality faux plants or have no plants at all.
• Remove objects you don´t like.
• Remove obsolete items that do not speak of the wonderful woman that you are TODAY.
• Having no door wreath is better than one that is unattractive, dusty and out-of-season.
• Remove clutter close to your door. Put things in a relaxed state of order.
• Are you greeting yourself with an outdoor shoe cabinet or the like? Remember that this is the first message you are giving to yourself and everybody else. Everything stored outside your entrance area needs to be in good shape, ordered and clean – and something you feel absolutely fine about.

Read HOW TO MAKE A FLOWER WREATH.

Also, read HOW TO CREATE RIBBON WREATHS.

7. The Entrance Room: Your Mission Statement

The world starts with YOU, and your entrance is your “mission statement.” To be “in a good place” means you are thriving; all is well. “A good place” is a healthy place, especially as we grow in years.

Do you experience this good feeling right as you enter your home? Does your entrance signal “good place” to you and everybody else?

8. Prepare for Good Things to Happen

Welcoming entrance areas are pleasant to be in no matter their size and even if they only serve as transition space to other rooms. They should be light, free of clutter and well organized.

• Avoid signs of overcrowding. Create clarity and a relaxed state of order.
• The garbage bag is not placed here for an extended time, waiting for its disposal.
• A mountain of shoes signals a mountain of obstacles. Clear it. Ideally, shoes and coats are stored away.
• If coats are visible, make sure the coat rack is not overloaded with garments. Honor the seasons: In summer, store winter coats away.
• If you like company, have enough space for a guest’s coat. Having space for a potential guest, not needing to remove anything when someone shows up, means having space for positive relationships.
• On the same note, have a spot where to put your shopping bags. Signal to yourself that new things (events, objects, opportunities, people) are welcome and safe in your space.

9. Be Seated, Be Safe

• Have a chair, a bench or a stool next to your entrance door, sturdy enough for heavier weights.
• In addition to sitting down when putting shoes on or off, you may place your shopping bags there.
• A seat signals relaxation. Letting go of the stress of the outside world. Changing your pace. You are safe. You are welcome. You have arrived.

10. Honor the Brilliance of the Queen in You: Make Yourself Shine!

On a theatre stage, lighting sets the mood for whatever comes next. Sufficient lighting is especially important in the entrance area:

• Multiple sources of light, switched-on easily, make you feel safe. They create a clear and brilliant first impression. No hidden agendas.
• Bring in additional table or floor lamps – not just one ceiling or suspension light.
• Always keep extra light bulbs at hand so you never run out of enlightenment.

11. Uniquely You: The Statement Piece

Once in your entrance area, give your eyes a field of depth. Make them travel toward an attractive statement piece that speaks of the unique YOU:

• a signature wall in a special color (that brings out the best in you),
• a glass of shells, a basket of thrift wood, a favorite coffee table book,
• a painting, a picture shelf with a superstar photograph of yours,
• a favorite table lamp, a souvenir from a meaningful trip, a bowl of fresh fruits, a flower vase.
• If doggie’s or kitty’s bed is the first or only thing to see, it might symbol: Just me and my little furry darling. No one else. If that´s what you want: fine! If not, try a different visual (and olfactory) focus: see above.
• Artificial flowers are fine as long as they are of decent quality and change with the seasons. Add fresh leaves from a walk in the woods/park.

12. One-Room Apartment? Create an “Arrival Moment” or “Landing Zone”

The entry area serves as a front porch: Not everybody is allowed into the innermost space of your home. A healthy portion of privacy makes us feel safe from the overwhelm of the outside world.

With a one-room apartment, there are two ways to create that healthy “moment of arrival” to keep the viewer from investigating your most private areas right at first sight:

Landing Structures

Their purpose is to stop the visitor’s eyes symbolically, if only for the landing moment. Shop inside your apartment. You may already have the perfect piece to help you out:

• Consoles or small tables, with an eye-catching table lamp or a flower arrangement.
• Book shelves or folding screens.
• Ceiling pendants, dividing curtains, strings of pearls or other curtain-like deco objects that you may walk through. Ceiling pendants should be above head level, with any light aiming at the ceiling or floor (not straight into your eyes, you don´t want to be blinded), and high enough so you don’t bump your head.
• Dividing walls, sliding doors or light, see-through structures such as thin wooden panels. It´s OK when they move a bit.

Area Rugs

If structures or furniture for visual separation are no option, create a landing zone with the magic area rug.

• Place an area rug next to the door. Rugs define and ground different areas. They symbolically separate spaces for different purposes.
• When you have no space for a table, console or shelf: Put a basket or bag on the wall next to your door where to drop keys, coins, the mail – whatever you clear out of your pockets upon entering. Give yourself the chance to have your stuff in order and ready to be found when you look for it.

13. Anchor the Good Stuff

Something (or someone) new has entered your life? A new resource for extra income, healing from an injury or disease, new friends, a new hobby, travel plans or a new romance? Have you finally made peace with some old situation or person? Do you wish to support your calling in of the new?

• Anchor this life supporting and uplifting change by investing in a new doormat. This guardian of the entry way has a big impact as it is used whenever you arrive at home or step out into the world.
• A new doormat is the most obvious signal that something positive is happening.
• Every time you step on it, getting used to (or hopeful about) the wonderful new thing in your life, you are stepping on solid and trustworthy new ground.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Has anything new stepped into your life lately? Do you feel that it coincided with changes inside your home? Is your home saying “welcome” to you, right at the entrance? Have you experimented with shifting things around? Share your story. Let´s talk about changes that empower us.

Photo: @musickillskate

Originally posted at: Katie Maloney’s Denim Shirt and Sunglasses