Fashion This Fall—Comfy, Cheap, and Chic

02 Friday Sep 2022

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Welcome to the Fall Fashion Report 2022 for Ladies-Of-A-Certain-Age!

I publish a fashion report in the spring and autumn because the fashion industry has forgotten about us, even though we are one of the wealthiest segments in American society. I think they have done this for two reasons: 1. Our culture does not value older women, and we become invisible. 2, We don’t spend as much money on clothes, accessories, and make-up as females half our age or younger.

So, it is challenging to know what to wear at this age.

I have been writing these fashion reports for almost ten years now! None of my blog posts are financially supplemented by anyone or any company.

My information comes from many sources. I list them in the resource section. Also, I check out a few stores in my area. Then, I summarize my findings and tell you what is in my closet this season.

One ground rule for these fashion reports is: Don’t judge your sister. What she wears is her business and what you choose to wear is your business.

On with the report—

Inevitably, women tell me they don’t care about fashion at this age. But…they do want to be comfortable and not spend money and time shopping!

I get it. I feel the same way. I would add I want to be comfortable and safe (like, not fall down while wearing fancy shoes) and camouflage the effects of age. And, of course (I admit!), look good.

This season, ladies, we got it made because almost anything goes, as they say. That’s right—no pants cut a certain way, pleasing colors, and an emphasis on using what you have—to save the planet, you know.

So, where to begin? Why answer these three questions I pose in each report:

1. What is your fashion personality? There are seven predominant style personalities. The labels change sometimes, but the descriptions don’t. Once you know your fashion personality, you can quickly determine which of the new trends will work for you.

If you don’t know your fashion personality, take this fun quiz.

I have a casual classic style, so frilly, bling, or edgy trends don’t work for me.

2 . We all have specific colors that naturally make us look and feel better. These colors in the fashion industry are often referred to as seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Once you know what colors are best, you can peruse the current hottest colors for the ones you like, and they will look good on you. If you don’t know your season here is a no-cost quiz to take. I am the winter season. Besides knowing which colors are your best, you will also find which colors to avoid wearing next to your face—for example, black if you are a spring, summer or fall, and orange if you are a winter. Silver jewelry works best for summer and winter seasons, and gold for the others.

3. I call this question the practical one. It has three parts: a. Do you know what is already in your closet? b. Do you need clothes for a particular reason? 3. What is your budget? Like most women our age, you probably have lots of clothes. Maybe you don’t need or want any. Perhaps, you have a special event coming up. These practical considerations will help you determine what to wear or buy this season.

Frankly, this season you would be “stylish” if you wore your favorite jeans, a white tank top (or a t-shirt if you covered it with a jean jacket or open shirt), a choker necklace, pearl earrings, boots or flats and carried your preferred purse.

Now, here is a summary of my findings for Fall 2022. I hope they are helpful for you in choosing what to wear now.

Color— Pantone Fall 2022

Each season, the Pantone Institute determines the top colors for clothes and products, including paint and appliances. Below is a list of the 2022 fall colors I have summarized for you. Click on the links in the resource section for a description and the names for the actual colors 2022 Fall Colors.

Bright red

Orange-red

Bright orange

Orange

Yellow-brown

Grass green

Pea-green

Olive

Gray-green

Blueberry

Dark gray

Medium blue

Blue-green

Lightish blue

Violet

Dark pink

Pink

Light pink

Coffee

Carmel

Medium tan

These Fall 2022 trends caught my eye:

Clothes — (Please note: I left off the see-throughs, cropped tops, sheer clothing, tailored corsets, and bustiers because I don’t know one lady of a certain age that would wear them)

Preppy styles

Jeans – any length and pant style AND regular waist

Jean jackets

Bomber jackets

Tank tops

Short sleeve shirts

Tailored blazer

Trench coats

Black dress pants

Little black dress

Print and solid colors

Jewelry —

Pearls

Big pearls

Chunky chains

Chokers

Several necklaces that are worn together

Bracelet cuff

Necklaces with charms

Flower shaped earrings

Fringe earrings

Purses —

Furry and fluffy

Art display

Small and large totes

Clutches

Top handle bags

Shoes —

Over-the-knee-boots

Boots

Mary Janes

Clogs

Mules

Hairstyles –

Sleek ponytail

Long ponytail

Low ponytail

Sleek bun

Twisted updo

Roots showing (!)

‘90s layers

Face framing

Super-straight

Accessories –

Headbands

Makeup —

Natural looking makeup

Black graphic eyeliner on lids

Soft eyeliner

Bronze blush

Statement blush

Blue eyeshadow

Classic red lips with pastel shadow

Nails —

Nude

Glittery beige

Metallic

Gray

White

Red

Semi-sheer

Green

What’s in my closet

I always “shop my closet” first. It reflects my traditional fashion personality—classic, casual—and the colors of the winter season. While at it, I purge my closet of worn clothing and donate them. I got out two big bags—one for tops and the other for bottoms. I tend to wear my clothes “forever,” and sometimes that’s precisely what my clothes look like—shabby. Also, I went through my jewelry and filled a donation bag with what I doubt I’ll ever wear again (My old watches went into that bag because I wear my Apple Watch all the time since it will contact emergency providers if I fall.)

Clothes –

Mostly I need clothes for pickleball and yoga, warm clothes if it ever gets cooler where I live (We’ve broken all sorts of heat records this year), and some for the few dressy occasions I attend. Of course, I am “A blue jean baby” and have my favorite styles. I do not need to replace any stretchy pants, dress pants, or warmer pants and jeans. I have enough long and short sleeve tops in the colors I wear most—purple, red, gray, pink, and black. The hues either match or are close to the Pantone colors this season. My upper arms are wrinkly, so I wear my beloved 20-year-plus Ralph Loren jean jacket, rose-colored camp shirt, or white linen jacket over a white tank top or t-shirt. I need a new trench coat.

Jewelry –

I have several chocker chains

Strands of pearls in various lengths

Pearl earrings

A chunky cuff rainbow bracelet

Lots of silver necklaces I can combine.

Accessories –

I have a fuchsia headband.

Purses –

I am so happy to get out the classic Coach saddlebag I have had for years. It is one of my all-time favorites. It has a top handle and a strap.

Shoes –

I tried on mules and clogs and almost fell because of the lack of heel support. I have black leather slip-ons and Sketchers (fabric slip-ons), leather and fabric flats, and a variety of boots.

A pair of Mary Janes would be fun. I don’t know if I should get leather or fabric (I live in an area of high desert, and we get little precipitation.) Even though, thank goodness, I did not inherit the “family bunions,” I find fabric shoes more comfortable than leather.

Hairstyle –

I’m keeping my slick straight bob for now. It is almost “wash and wear.”

Makeup –

I am adding more blush these days. Bronze blush would not look good with my skin tone.

Yes, I can wear red lipstick but feel more comfortable in burgundy or maroon.

I only outline my upper eyelids because I harmed my eyes several years ago when I outlined both. Safety—not beauty or fashion—is my number one goal.

I didn’t look pretty wearing light blue eyeshadow “back when.” Navy blue accentuates my hazel eyes.

Nails –

Dark metallic green for my toes and either nude or pearly white for my fingernails.

That’s it, folks!

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