How Not to look Older For Women Over 50

[@nanavango9374]

My Scottish background insists that I carry a Tartan plaid bag! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😃

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️👍 - Bonjour Nanavango - if it is plaid it has to be Tartan 💙🤍 - the emoji of the St Andrews flag doesn't seem to be working - forgive me if it looks odd🙁

[@KihmJones]

Yes, do it!!! I love a little tartan too!! I don’t think it is aging!!

[@xxxxxxxxxxx-q4s]

I have kilts in block and patterns.🇮🇪

[@elkemariariesen]

Simple and clear. Thank you.

[@michelleduquette3725]

Such darling outfits you've put together for yourself!!! Thanks so much for your excellent advice!!!

[@jaimeochoa7256]

❤You have great taste!

[@carolynmanning314]

All good tips!!! Am in my 60's as well. Love getting dressed up.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Play Time is Style Time Carolyn 😃

[@a.williams9]

Wonderful tips, Marie-Anne. Love your khaki/olive green trench coat and crocodile handbag, so chic. Merci ❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@raya1741]

As a woman deep-deep over the 60 I can tell you- You are the best, Marie-Ann -)

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Awwww merci Raya 😘

[@raya1741]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur ❤️😍

[@wwilliams4743]

Good advice for those of us over 40, too! 😊

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

🤗😘

[@Nicky-Music]

Love the smart plain leather bag!

[@frostflower5555]

Polka dots are always in fashion and it's a nice print.

[@catherinakubresli1547]

This is such a good list that helps us understand simple mistakes. Thank you for making it simple yet very educational!😘❤❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Catherine x

[@Joyce_Chia]

Thank you for the tips, Marie-Anne ❤️👍

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Joyce x

[@sofyameytus710]

You look great!❤ I am 61 and look good( everybody say) . What I noticed that white, cream, pinks, red, blues make me look fresh and young. I avoid all the brown tones near my face, they make people look tired. 😊

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

😃👍

[@angelaclements1244]

Everybody you meet asks your age and comments on your appearance? How odd

[@nwayoo9559]

@@angelaclements1244 shady 😂

[@ALT-vz3jn]

Brown tones make my skin look radiant, and pastels make me look old and tired. Not everyone is like you. You should research seasonal color theory before posting such comments.

[@moniqueprather48]

❤😮wow brown not down ! Thanks Chicago 💋

[@Reunion4ever]

Thank you, Marie-Anne, you make it look so easy to look great. You have a gift ❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Thank you! 😊

[@susanforet9506]

Love the trench coat!!👍🏻

[@patriciasaldanha7243]

I 've always loved monochromatic outfits and even on bad days I use lipstick and eyeshadow ;a vibrant scarf or foulard , some jewellery and pretties in my hair .Then there's the twinkle in my eyes ....but NOT for the baddies! ❤🙏❤🧸

[@marmeone]

In the 80s, it was very trendy to "have your colors done." In my opinion, it was one of the better fashion-related things I did. I am a cool summer. And once I changed my colors, I felt amazing. I was given a color swatch wheel on a key ring that I could bring shopping with me.

[@turnbacktime65]

Glad you said the 80’s. I was thinking (90’s)about this yesterday. I remember when getting colors done was huge. And the keychain. 😊

[@brandywineblogger1411]

It was a great idea. But that was 40+ years ago. As we are, our skin tone changes as does our hair. You might want to have it done again. Best wishes!

[@ALT-vz3jn]

@@turnbacktime65the 12 seasonal color palettes came out in the 90’s. The original 4 season palettes were in the 80’s. Definitely look into the 12 palettes, they offer much better coverage of various skin tones and features.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

@@brandywineblogger1411yes if you have a major change it’s always worth getting your colors done again. So much new information has come out since the original palettes were developed.

[@oliviabrooks-pendlebury8428]

​@@brandywineblogger1411...I I have had mine. done to be told I'm Summer . Blue Autumn... Cool And finally just Autumn.

[@graceyhitchcock4013]

I love plaid! But I choose how to wear it.

[@monicagambino318]

Everything on point!

[@juleshappy741]

Thank you! I had a feeling that floral jeans didn’t look good on me, and this just seals the deal.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

👍

[@elizabethpace1591]

I think the red jumper looks lovely on you 🙂

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

❤️

[@nanilong9217]

I am a bluer red pink winter so orangey or a yellow red don't Work!!❤

[@gretchenisasquirrel]

Excellent tips

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

😘

[@yolrambhavesarach2883]

All right.Stick it to my mind ❤🎉

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@gailwilliams5278]

I don’t own floral shoes, a plaid bag, leggings, an anorak, or floral pants. So I’m on the right track! But I do have a couple of paisley shirts in warm/ rich/ subdued colors, and love them. I think paisley, like plaid and florals, just need the right coloways, size, etc. They are very traditional patterns. You just need to be mindful of their ‘look’.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

I agree; I love paisley as well.

[@debrawalters9746]

Marie, you are my style muse. Been watching you for two years now. Oh how I’ve grown. I have a question, I’ve been looking for a trench coat that suits my petite frame. Do you have any recommendations for some? Thanks ❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Bonjour Debra - merci for your support 🤗 My own is from Hobbs but I have seen some nice ones in the petite range at Reiss watch here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHipqH6YpNNsa8k - I see it was posted three years ago and you may not have seen it 😘

[@mariabanholzer5960]

Merci merci de Marseille 💐🏵️🌟🌞

[@cynthia8333]

Love it

[@Yolanda-r5v]

Lively

[@Karen-e1f]

Most people don't like bright red. Another color red works for me.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

There is a red for everyone ❤

[@Mercedes-ww5lh]

Thank you very much, Marie-Anne. I have a question, ¿ what about printed silk scar? I love them😅

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

I have quite a number Mercedes - they are a very different thing x

[@Mercedes-ww5lh]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Muchísimas gracias por contestar, eres un cielo, y una gran inspiración 🤗 Thank you very much for answering, you are a sweetheart, and a great inspiration

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Mercedes 😘

[@wandastewart1553]

I love your recommendations but this time I must disagree. You CANNOT WEAR A TRENCH IN A NORTH DAKOTA WINTER !

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Even I would not wear a trench coat in extreme conditions Wanda - that is not where my advice is aimed at 😃

[@wandastewart1553]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur omg I didn’t think that comment thru There are young men and women who have taken dares in the military on the bases of the very north and killed themselves in the extreme winters of nd sd minn Maine wy Montana and Alaska thus the air head comment lol. Please forgive

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

No problem Wanda x

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

There are definitely nice parkas. Need to in sub zero temps in winter feeding, collecting eggs, cleaning up after my birds. Got coveralls and my chicken poop boots too just in the yard. Come summer my neighbors probably think I'm going somewhere though when picking vegetables and tending to the gardens. 😂

[@teresacarle294]

😊FYI They do make more WINTER WEIGHT trench coats. I have one from Burberry of London that's quite heavy even w/o the thick insulated lining. Living in 😎LA, I zipped it out & haven't put it back. It's quite comfy for our 30-50° chill. It stays in the closet once it hits 70°. I also have a vintage suede Trench from Oleg Cassini that is also true winter weight coat. That beautiful coat is so heavy, it only gets worn a few times per year at most. 😬Maybe they're NOT warm enough for an ❤extended stay in your subzero🥶 Northern temps, but I daresay I could survive in either trench for a short🤏 holiday duration w/a bit more strategic layering in your neck of the woods. 😉Once wore a navy wool peacoat in Washington DC for a business trip during a freak snow storm🌨. I was wearing skirt suits w/tights, long underwear, wool socks, & high boots that I would remove when I got to my destination for heels👠. Most of my co-workers who came from out West ended up buying new 🛍coats & boots while there. 💗I whole heartedly agree with you about the value of anoraks. I only wear the lightweight ones here, but I imagine yours are rated for extreme temps. Would skip "style" over substance in order to keep warm, dry, & comfy in your climate. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@heathermilo4287]

Out of curiosity, why no plaid? 🤔

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

It was a typo as explained in the description Heather it was noticed after publishing and too late to change - it should have been Paisley but the plaid bag is intentional - they look very old lady bag - like those shopping trolleys on wheels!

[@MarigabyFr]

Over 60?!! Wow, well done. You look way younger 🌷

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci beaucoup 😘

[@michelleduquette3725]

I think so, too!!

[@Lilah_Ninigigun_Belet-Eanna]

Guilty of the floral pants but I'm a Maximalist so....🌼🌷⚘🌹🏵💐

[@soskika419]

White trousers ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@susanb2171]

Why does a plaid bag make you look older? I always thought plaid was a basic?

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[@isabellelaval7294]

Some anoraks are chic, trench coats are not always warm enough

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Layering Isabelle - if it is cold add layers under the trench coat 😘

[@ALT-vz3jn]

Anoraks are never chic - a warm wool or cashmere peacoat would be a better choice.

[@debrawright9195]

Im with you on leggings and floral pants ❤ I would not go out of the house in leggings 😮

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@pamelabarker7259]

What is an Anarsyk ?

[@teresacarle294]

😊ANORAK. It's a 🏃‍♀️sporty &/or 🏜outdoorsy type🏕 of ALL WEATHER jacket. It can be made of pure cotton or be a synthetic fiber. They are often breathable & have lovely moisture wicking properties. TYPES: down, insulated, fur lined, casual, fleece, & soft shell. They're quite comfy, & usually 🌬wind & 🌧rain resistant at the very minimum. They can also be insulated for snow🌨 & extreme temps🥶. It zips on & off, but in some cases it can be a pull-over. It has lots of useful pockets for tech📲, keys🔑, & a hood tucked in a compartment when needed. It typically goes just passed your hips, but they make longer ⬇️ anoraks that rival a parka or puffer style jacket too. The lightweight versions work very well year round in 😎LA for ⛰️hiking or walking🚶‍♀️. If it's particularly cold out😬, I might wear a hoodie underneath it. Wouldn't trade mine for anything. 🤫Marie-Ann would not be pleased that I've worn one at couple of outdoor 🎶 concert venues here. 🚍When I leave the Valley🚉 w/triple digit heat🥵, I can tie it around my waist w/o causing any further discomfort or wrinkling. On the South side of Santa Monica Mtns, it can ⬇️ drop to the🌡high 60s/low 70s while we're boiling over in a heatwave @110°F. 👥️️Folks from the West Side will be putting on their ❄️Winter parkas & 🧣scarves🤣, but my light anorak will keep me quite content🙂. It looks smart, but it's 💯% def NOT a FASHION JACKET. Sometimes it's a case of function winning over form (i.e., style). 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@ALT-vz3jn]

It’s basically a windbreaker. They’re functional, but not fashionable.

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

​@@teresacarle294 sometimes it's a question of temperature over style. I live in the North (VERY North!!) of the country, and it can get so, so cold. 🥶 I probably look like the Michelin man sometimes in winter, but comfort over fashion. If it's below zero, I don't care anymore. And we all here are in the same boat anyway. 😄

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

@@teresacarle294 I’m with you…. I wouldn’t want to live a life that didn’t *require* several types of anoraks: for XC skiing, snowshoeing, hiking in both warm and cooler weather, gardening, etc. I live in a Colorado mountain town and I’d look very silly (and I’d be uncomfortable) walking my dog wearing a trench coat in my rural neighborhood, with its dirt roads, dust, mud, snow, ice, and strong winds. 😂 I love wearing dressier clothes, but practicality dictates that I usually limit those to city use. Personal style always needs to accommodate *lifestyle* and weather challenges.

[@donbarbaraphillipson6285]

We all wear ‘anoraks’ in USA! EVEN in NYC and SanFrancisco. More casual in USA. The norm I’d say.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

It’s definitely NOT the norm in the US 😂😂😂 I don’t even own one. I wear a wool peacoat or a faux fur jacket.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

@@ALT-vz3jn So when it’s damp or snowy, with a 40 to 60 MPH wind, you still wear that? Or hide indoors? 🫤

[@angelaclements1244]

A trench coat in the pouring rain. Non😅. I still look in the mirror expecting to see me and there's a stranger looking back at me .

[@rhyfeddu]

I'm down with all these suggestions, except I didn't get the memo that plaid was "old". What will we Scots do?! 😉

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Aha - when it comes to real Tartan rather than the made up plaid patterns you are fine Rhyfeddu 👍

[@raya1741]

Y

[@daphnaestryn5706]

Good tips but the red lipstick is not the best idea

[@deannemartinez4223]

Your great! However you need a new lipstick color!

[@melondyrobertswhxiojh4151]

If you don’t like how I was dress today too bad🤔

[@ALT-vz3jn]

No one asked. We don’t care.

[@monicagambino318]

Why are you here?🤔

[@cindihunter9119]

Extraordinary! "She's got the look!" Love your style, and helpful suggestions! I trust you! I've said it before, Marie-Anne you are an ICON! GET ON VOGUE! 🥐🇫🇷🥖❤️😎🎻🌹♥️

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

I am available if the call comes in Cindi 😃