These final weeks of summer always seem to be a bit of a blur, don’t they? As we approach back-to-school and harvest season, our busy summer schedules keep pace until the holidays. Speaking of busy – wedding season won’t be over for some time yet. So with more weddings ahead of us, what is the best apparel to wear to a wedding for women over 50?

The beautiful thing about 21st century fashion is that anything goes! Gone are the days of the drab floor length/evening dress being the go-to for women over 50 to wear as a wedding guest (of course, we want to keep etiquette in mind depending on the type of wedding). Let’s talk options!

The shirtwaist look

Ok… hear us out on this one! When you think of the shirtwaist style, you are probably having visions of something your mother or grandmother would’ve worn in the ’50s. We have come a long way, ladies. Fashion evolves. How gorgeous is this cinnamon colored dress Oprah dawned at the Sydney Opera House?! A modern-twist on the shirtwaist, Oprah rocked this floor length gown with a button up bodice. We’ve put together a few pieces by brands you love from Amazon. Rock the shirtwaist look for just about $100!

“I remember when I turned 50, Maya [Angelou] said to me, ‘Baby, the 50s are everything you’ve been meaning to be.'”

-Oprah Winfrey

Shop Oprah’s Look:

• Steve Madden Paper Clip Belt in Gold – $20
• Sopliagon Cotton and Linen Shirt Dress – $28
• GUESS Bangal Set of 4 in Gold – $28
• Aldo Crossbody Style Clutch – $75

Total = $103

The a-line and midi length looks

Now, you might still be asking what a woman over 50 should wear to a wedding! We get that the shirtwaist look might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

More women of a certain age are opting for an a-line or midi dress when attending a wedding. We LOVE this emerald green dress Jennifer Lopez recently sported. No, it’s not the green dress that might come to mind when you think of JLO (although, we LOVE that one too).

The dress we’re referring to has 1/2 length sleeves, clean lines, and a midi silhouette. If you like this look, we found a gorgeous navy blue dress with an a-line hem at Nordstrom by Adrianna Papell. Check it out! We would pair this one with a pair of neutral pumps, and a navy clutch. Bring in some of your favorite jewelry pieces to complete the look.

What do you think of these looks? We hope that you were able to find some inspiration within this post, and we would love to hear from you in the comment section below. If you have any questions about styling your look for an upcoming wedding you’ll be attending, contact us through the contact form on our blog, or reach out through our Instagram. Give us a follow and join the community over there if you haven’t already!

As always, you beautiful soul: Please remember that you are ENOUGH!

XOXO, c&r