I haven’t got a favourite brand anymore because everything is made in China so all very much the same apart from some shops charge £20 more for the same thing in another shop
A heartfelt thank you for the highly professional and open minded example you set. In my opinion, only a competent 50+ is allowed to talk about how to dress at this age: that's why I'm so happy I discovered this channel! As an over 60, I'm mad at people in their 30s or 40s spreading click bait videos about how depressingly I ought to dress... when I feel exactly the other way around. Your "do not blend into the background" is a hint I strongly appreciate and share 🌹
@rebolognesi Ah thank you for the feedback. I have done this for a very long time and have not come to this social media space from nowhere. Definitely take up space it is something as women post 50 we have to do!
I really love the Eileen Fisher aesthetic, but find that the quality has definitely declined over the past several years. So disappointing to have more misses than hits at this price point.
Hi, I like your video and hearing about brands that I might suit me. I have been buying from Lands end online, as they have lots of linen items. Thank you
Hi Michelle, I am 65 and live in the United States. I’ve bought some items from the company Pact. They sell organic cotton clothes made sustainably. Their dresses are super comfortable and come in both colors and neutrals. They have pants tops and sweaters as well.
@latinaalma1947 Yes I like vintage RL. I purchased a lovely ski cardigan recently, you can see it here th-cam.com/users/shortsUh2PLtiibPw?si=8VuEcjJ5H_RNqunU
Great video Thankyou Not heard of a lot of the names I shop m and s Ruth langsford jumpers Next, new look, white stuff Trying to be more aware of trying to put things together and mix it up rather than buy more clothes Or I might just buy one item from a place and then never shop there again Your videos always get me thinking Not sure about too much colour for me I do like a scarf which will be slightly coloured and some brighter colours but not that much Thanks again Hope you are okay
@joannagooney834 Thank you for your message. You should check out my friend Donna May London. She does makeup advice for this age group and often has Ruth in her videos.
I bought a pair of Everlane trousers which I liked, put them on refresh mode of the dryer, which slightly steams the garment, and they really shrunk. So I'm a bit sceptical about buying their products. Thoughts, anyone? Was it a one off?
I hadn’t ever seen any of your videos before, so I can only comment on this one specifically. I’m sorry this turned into an essay!! I used to wear Boden back in the aughts, I found their sizing somewhat inconsistent, probably partly because I’m in the U.S. and Boden is in British sizing. The other thing is their clothes (used to be, maybe this has changed) only got up to a U.S. size 12, and I’m pretty sure the average American woman is a size 16. So if you’re smaller check them out, they do have some cute things. I did used to have a couple of their velvet blazers that were cute but didn’t fit well. Everlane - this one’s easy, I have never bought anything by them. Marks & Spencer - I live in the U.S. so I’ve only ever shopped there on vacation. I didn’t buy any clothes so I can’t comment. Nordstrom is one of my favorite department stores. They have great stuff and they have some garbage, it varies as does the price. I guess my issue here is - the theme of the video was brands that over 60 women can wear, Nordstrom isn’t a brand, it’s a huge store carrying thousands of brands. That’s a bit of a cop out - brands you can wear… anything Nordstrom sells. Eileen Fisher - they make some cute things but their sizing is all over the map. I used to own size mediums and size extra larges simultaneously. I can try on a pair of XL pants that are too small, but a size L in a different style is so huge it falls off. For those reasons I wouldn’t ever buy Eileen Fisher online, you’re going to need to to order the item in every size available if you want your new purchase to fit, then have a lot of clothes to return when you’re done. I personally don’t have any patience for a brand with wildly inconsistent sizing, so I haven’t bought anything from Eileen Fisher in at least 15 years. The vintage stores - again these are stores, not brands women over 60 can wear. If you’re only going to name stores, at least pick some decent ones, Nordstrom and Neiman-Marcus are pretty much all I need for high end clothes, but Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue are popular and sell some very nice things and so does Macy’s. But that’s not really useful information because they are STORES not a BRANDS. To address the vintage sites, I have looked at Thread Up (it may be new in the UK, but they’ve been around forever) and similar sites. The filters don’t used to work well, so you couldn’t sort out your size very well. The other thing that I found to be a HUGE turnoff at those sites is that the clothes almost always look terribly wrinkled; like they just grabbed it from under a pile of dirty clothes on their bedroom floor wrinkled, gross! If something is that wrinkled I automatically assume that it is equally dirty and I’m just not interested in that. Also in my experience most of the clothing for sale was cheaply made fast fashion, which doesn’t wear well, so who wants someone else’s worn out fast fashion? I used to have good luck buying used clothing on eBay, things were generally clean, pressed, and with detailed sizing descriptions. However I haven’t bought clothes there for 10 years, so I can’t say how it is now. And since I complained that department stores aren’t clothing brands, I will suggest a few faves: * Levi’s, there’s nothing like the original, but be sure you buy them directly from Levi’s or from a higher end store - Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, etc, the quality is different than if you buy them at places like Kohls. * Farm Rio, their sizing is weird, the sportswear consistently runs quite large, but their dresses are true to size and that’s what I think they do best anyway. Their sweaters run large too. * Spanx, their sizing runs a bit small, but their casual “sweat suit” and leisure type clothes are really nice looking on. * Johnny Was, I love their clothing, but I must confess I haven’t bought anything for a year or two. They were sold to the Tommy Bahama brand so their quality, sizing, and pricing might have changed. They used to be somewhat inconsistent in their sizing too, I am never thrilled with a brand that I wear both size medium and size extra large, I don’t know if that’s changed. * Adidas, not just their workout clothes, which are fine, I like their high fashion clothing. They make dresses, skirts, blouses, etc. that are for the most part very reasonably priced. The Y-3 line is super expensive, but if you can afford it you’re gonna be looking great. * Pleats Please, the Issey Miyake line of mix and match pieces is gorgeous. I would call it the line Eileen Fisher wants to be when they grow up. Not as expensive as you might think, but certainly not super affordable either. The colors are exquisite, but sadly again it’s been a while since I’ve purchased anything, so I don’t know if the quality has changed. Finally - we each have our own style, some of us like really fitted suits, some of us like to wear athleisure, some only dresses, some only wear elastic waist bands and others refuse to. Even though I am over 60, there are brands I would never wear because they make “old lady clothes” and I refuse to dress like that. Try new brands or try a different size (some people wear clothing a size too small, older women tend to wear at least one size too big) if you need to shake things up. And if you see someone wearing something nice when you’re out and about ask the lady what brand it is, it may no longer be in stock so where she bought it is probably immaterial, but if you know the brand name you can google and find out what else they make and who carries it. Happy Holidays to everyone and I hope Santa brings you a new outfit 😀🎅🏼
@MeItsMeLol Thank you for taking the time to write. I am fully aware that the stores are not brands having worked with clothes for over 25 years 😂. A title saying 'The best fashion stores and brands for women over 60' is too long-winded, so please don't read so much into it. However, I am not talking to one person, I am talking to 25,000 plus so I try to help as many people as possible within one demographic and give them simple links as to where I suggest they might find what they are looking for. I think some of your suggestions of brands are great. I am sorry you do not like the preloved outlets I suggested, but again, as I said, I am not just talking to the US but subscribers worldwide. As an example, for future reference, a UK size 8 is a US 4. I think some of your sizing issues may be due to two factors, 1. Different brands use different factories, and the factory often has its own sizing system unless the brand requests that they use their own. In addition, some bigger brands use different factories, which can result in inconsistency in sizing. 2. The oversized trend in recent years threw a lot of sizing and cuts out of the window and caused no end of sizing confusion. Have a wonderful Christmas.
Michelle, you're an absolute saviour. I've saved this video to easily find when I need it. Thank you so much for all your invaluable advice ❤
@tamsin1969 Ah this is so kind of you! Thank you so much I really appreciate your support.
Thank you so much, Michelle. I truly appreciate that you embrace the pre-loved-I do as well! Keep on keepin' on!
@dorismatthews4416 Thank you. yes you can find some great pieces pre loved. 😊
Great suggestions!!
@FollowMeAway Thank you. Love all your suggestions on Florida. I need to visit haha.
In the US my favorite is J Jill. Lots of clothing designed for the older body type. Loved M&S in the UK.
@jeankirchner178 Ah yes I have heard of them. It is great when you find one that works for you!
I haven’t got a favourite brand anymore because everything is made in China so all very much the same apart from some shops charge £20 more for the same thing in another shop
@jacquiliddell7680 Sadly a lot of them are however, there are many going against the grain too 😊
A heartfelt thank you for the highly professional and open minded example you set. In my opinion, only a competent 50+ is allowed to talk about how to dress at this age: that's why I'm so happy I discovered this channel! As an over 60, I'm mad at people in their 30s or 40s spreading click bait videos about how depressingly I ought to dress... when I feel exactly the other way around. Your "do not blend into the background" is a hint I strongly appreciate and share 🌹
@rebolognesi Ah thank you for the feedback. I have done this for a very long time and have not come to this social media space from nowhere. Definitely take up space it is something as women post 50 we have to do!
@@capsuleclosetstylist I totally agree!
Hi Michelle, appreciate this video. Love Nords. Thx for including! One of my faves here in the States.
@KathleenKing-c1l Yes I think it is a great place because it has so many price points.
I really love the Eileen Fisher aesthetic, but find that the quality has definitely declined over the past several years. So disappointing to have more misses than hits at this price point.
@@adelemiller8925 I agree. Still as expensive though.
@adelemiller8925 That is very sad to hear. Thank you for the feedback
I find that to be true of so many lines. I used to like JJill, but the quality just isn’t there.
Thank you, Michelle, that was very useful. There were a few brands I'd never heard of!
@andrewfrancesleonard5727 You are welcome. Let me know what you think
Hi, I like your video and hearing about brands that I might suit me. I have been buying from Lands end online, as they have lots of linen items. Thank you
@andreasaville9261 Yes they do. they have some great capsule staples too.
These are great suggestions. I do like to shop on the high street so I usually end up in m and s and charity shops!
@ruthmalcolm3028 Yes we do need to support the high street.
Hi Michelle, I am 65 and live in the United States. I’ve bought some items from the company Pact. They sell organic cotton clothes made sustainably. Their dresses are super comfortable and come in both colors and neutrals. They have pants tops and sweaters as well.
@carolgeibe9360 I think I have heard of them. I will take another look. Thank you for your contribution they sound great.
Which shops would you advise for a more edgy style?
Probably Nordstroms as they have such a wide range of styling. And they, at least used to, have stylists.
Great question. All Saints, ME & EM, Disco Kids.
Ann Taylor, Ralph Lauren are my favs I collect vintage RL
@latinaalma1947 Yes I like vintage RL. I purchased a lovely ski cardigan recently, you can see it here th-cam.com/users/shortsUh2PLtiibPw?si=8VuEcjJ5H_RNqunU
Great video Thankyou
Not heard of a lot of the names
I shop m and s
Ruth langsford jumpers
Next, new look, white stuff
Trying to be more aware of trying to put things together and mix it up rather than buy more clothes
Or I might just buy one item from a place and then never shop there again
Your videos always get me thinking
Not sure about too much colour for me
I do like a scarf which will be slightly coloured and some brighter colours but not that much
Thanks again
Hope you are okay
@joannagooney834 Thank you for your message. You should check out my friend Donna May London. She does makeup advice for this age group and often has Ruth in her videos.
@@capsuleclosetstylistThankyou for your reply
I don’t wear masses of makeup
My favorite brands: massimo dutti, Cos, Arket, Reiss
Yes love these too!
Mercari is a great pre-loved site in the US
@veranda428 Thank you I will take a look I had not heard of that one.
Are the brands mentioned available in the US?
@saraht4973 The vast majority are yes.
I bought a pair of Everlane trousers which I liked, put them on refresh mode of the dryer, which slightly steams the garment, and they really shrunk. So I'm a bit sceptical about buying their products. Thoughts, anyone? Was it a one off?
@TheRMD2 What did the label say? If you are steaming them then that is very hot which may have been what made the shrink unfortunately.
I’ve bought several linen pieces from Everlane that are truly far better quality than average linen.
I hadn’t ever seen any of your videos before, so I can only comment on this one specifically. I’m sorry this turned into an essay!!
I used to wear Boden back in the aughts, I found their sizing somewhat inconsistent, probably partly because I’m in the U.S. and Boden is in British sizing. The other thing is their clothes (used to be, maybe this has changed) only got up to a U.S. size 12, and I’m pretty sure the average American woman is a size 16. So if you’re smaller check them out, they do have some cute things. I did used to have a couple of their velvet blazers that were cute but didn’t fit well.
Everlane - this one’s easy, I have never bought anything by them.
Marks & Spencer - I live in the U.S. so I’ve only ever shopped there on vacation. I didn’t buy any clothes so I can’t comment.
Nordstrom is one of my favorite department stores. They have great stuff and they have some garbage, it varies as does the price. I guess my issue here is - the theme of the video was brands that over 60 women can wear, Nordstrom isn’t a brand, it’s a huge store carrying thousands of brands. That’s a bit of a cop out - brands you can wear… anything Nordstrom sells.
Eileen Fisher - they make some cute things but their sizing is all over the map. I used to own size mediums and size extra larges simultaneously. I can try on a pair of XL pants that are too small, but a size L in a different style is so huge it falls off. For those reasons I wouldn’t ever buy Eileen Fisher online, you’re going to need to to order the item in every size available if you want your new purchase to fit, then have a lot of clothes to return when you’re done. I personally don’t have any patience for a brand with wildly inconsistent sizing, so I haven’t bought anything from Eileen Fisher in at least 15 years.
The vintage stores - again these are stores, not brands women over 60 can wear. If you’re only going to name stores, at least pick some decent ones, Nordstrom and Neiman-Marcus are pretty much all I need for high end clothes, but Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue are popular and sell some very nice things and so does Macy’s. But that’s not really useful information because they are STORES not a BRANDS.
To address the vintage sites, I have looked at Thread Up (it may be new in the UK, but they’ve been around forever) and similar sites. The filters don’t used to work well, so you couldn’t sort out your size very well. The other thing that I found to be a HUGE turnoff at those sites is that the clothes almost always look terribly wrinkled; like they just grabbed it from under a pile of dirty clothes on their bedroom floor wrinkled, gross! If something is that wrinkled I automatically assume that it is equally dirty and I’m just not interested in that. Also in my experience most of the clothing for sale was cheaply made fast fashion, which doesn’t wear well, so who wants someone else’s worn out fast fashion? I used to have good luck buying used clothing on eBay, things were generally clean, pressed, and with detailed sizing descriptions. However I haven’t bought clothes there for 10 years, so I can’t say how it is now.
And since I complained that department stores aren’t clothing brands, I will suggest a few faves:
* Levi’s, there’s nothing like the original, but be sure you buy them directly from Levi’s or from a higher end store - Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, etc, the quality is different than if you buy them at places like Kohls.
* Farm Rio, their sizing is weird, the sportswear consistently runs quite large, but their dresses are true to size and that’s what I think they do best anyway. Their sweaters run large too.
* Spanx, their sizing runs a bit small, but their casual “sweat suit” and leisure type clothes are really nice looking on.
* Johnny Was, I love their clothing, but I must confess I haven’t bought anything for a year or two. They were sold to the Tommy Bahama brand so their quality, sizing, and pricing might have changed. They used to be somewhat inconsistent in their sizing too, I am never thrilled with a brand that I wear both size medium and size extra large, I don’t know if that’s changed.
* Adidas, not just their workout clothes, which are fine, I like their high fashion clothing. They make dresses, skirts, blouses, etc. that are for the most part very reasonably priced. The Y-3 line is super expensive, but if you can afford it you’re gonna be looking great.
* Pleats Please, the Issey Miyake line of mix and match pieces is gorgeous. I would call it the line Eileen Fisher wants to be when they grow up. Not as expensive as you might think, but certainly not super affordable either. The colors are exquisite, but sadly again it’s been a while since I’ve purchased anything, so I don’t know if the quality has changed.
Finally - we each have our own style, some of us like really fitted suits, some of us like to wear athleisure, some only dresses, some only wear elastic waist bands and others refuse to. Even though I am over 60, there are brands I would never wear because they make “old lady clothes” and I refuse to dress like that. Try new brands or try a different size (some people wear clothing a size too small, older women tend to wear at least one size too big) if you need to shake things up. And if you see someone wearing something nice when you’re out and about ask the lady what brand it is, it may no longer be in stock so where she bought it is probably immaterial, but if you know the brand name you can google and find out what else they make and who carries it. Happy Holidays to everyone and I hope Santa brings you a new outfit 😀🎅🏼
@MeItsMeLol Thank you for taking the time to write. I am fully aware that the stores are not brands having worked with clothes for over 25 years 😂. A title saying 'The best fashion stores and brands for women over 60' is too long-winded, so please don't read so much into it. However, I am not talking to one person, I am talking to 25,000 plus so I try to help as many people as possible within one demographic and give them simple links as to where I suggest they might find what they are looking for. I think some of your suggestions of brands are great. I am sorry you do not like the preloved outlets I suggested, but again, as I said, I am not just talking to the US but subscribers worldwide. As an example, for future reference, a UK size 8 is a US 4. I think some of your sizing issues may be due to two factors, 1. Different brands use different factories, and the factory often has its own sizing system unless the brand requests that they use their own. In addition, some bigger brands use different factories, which can result in inconsistency in sizing. 2. The oversized trend in recent years threw a lot of sizing and cuts out of the window and caused no end of sizing confusion. Have a wonderful Christmas.
@ , thank you for taking the time to reply, that was kind of you 😀💛
@MeItsMeLol You are welcome