Each woman at every age wants to look beautiful and stylish and all the more so when she is 60. Women today are at the forefront of nearly everything, whether it is their career or at home. They are turning the notions of fashion on its head. Dressing stylishly and in fashionable dresses for a woman over 60 means to find inspiration from existing ideas, make an amalgam, and redo the classic by intermingling it with modern concepts.

Dress up

A special occasion is a time to dress up in something glamorous yet elegant. You cannot just put on anything and be through with it. Take your time; check if there is a dress code. If there is no code, go for something elegant like pants or gowns without looking overdressed.

Keep in mind the venue and time

It is imperative to keep in mind the time and venue before choosing special occasion dresses for women over 60. An afternoon event will allow you to take on a casual look probably with some flirty prints or pastel colors while an evening extravaganza will demand a more glamorous touch. At times, there is a gap between two events which demand a change of dresses. Remember to choose a suitable attire, be it for a low-key affair or an elaborate get-together, which could be a jacket dress or a maxi.

Dress your age

A woman at 60 is more or less considerably relieved of duties and responsibilities of family. She has more confidence in her abilities and has stronger ideas about her feminism. One should dress one’s age instead of trying to look younger. In trying to look younger, the dress choices like the leggings or short skirts and heels are going to be inappropriate because those dresses have been made keeping the young women in mind. When you dress according to your age, you exude confidence which makes people notice you in a different light.

Choose time-honored styles

A woman at 60 or beyond has seen multiple possible trends in their lifetime. At this age, you do not need to follow fads mindlessly, but rather have the liberty to choose whatever style or look works wonders for your personality. Instead of copying the complete looks shown in a fashion magazine, you can go for one or two classic pieces to match with your ensembles. Try to find out your “signature style” by experimenting with different dresses.

Dress for the look

When one has chosen to dress in classic fashion, one need not take it as dressing old-fashioned or boring. Choose a contemporary look keeping in mind the persona you want to portray. Complement the outfits with each other to reflect the image that you want to create, be it an outdoor sporty one or a cool party aura.

Get ideas from style icons

Though sidelined by media and society, today’s women over 60 have enough role models to look up to. You can look up in inspiration to Tina Turner or Meryl Streep but remember that you do not have to follow them blindly. You can choose a pantsuit or a wrap dress, and both can equally work wonders.

Color coded for joy

A bit of color here and there, a dash of print, a dotty flair, a pleat or two will all take back some years off that persona. Be open to ideas and trials in dresses. You never know what may eventually work out. Do choose different patterns but in combination with solid colors. Keep your overall look consistent, but this need not be monochrome.

Accessorize and get complimented: Needless to say, an elegant neck piece or a dainty dangler can add oomph to even the simplest of dresses. But a word of caution—choose one statement piece at a time instead of looking like a walking jewelry store. When you keep the dresses basic, then you can effortlessly add trendy accessories. It could be sunglasses, watches, or even bracelets, depending on the occasion.

Dress like you used to

If you were wearing hot dresses and starry accessories in your heydays, there is no reason that you cannot do so at the age of 60. Pair your chic dress with a short coat or a sheer jacket. If you were constantly seen in a strapless one, you can carry it at this age too, but marry it with a chic short crop blazer.