Episode Details

42. Fashion For Over 50s, Best Looks Of 2023 And Fashion Predictions For 2024 With Beth Djalali, Creator Of Style At A Certain Age Blog

Season 1 Episode 42 Published 2 years, 4 months ago

Description

Women do not turn to dust once they turn 50, so why are there so few fashion icons for women of a certain age? Host Diane, sits down with fashion expert and blogger Beth Djalali, the creative mind behind Style at a Certain Age. Together, they delve into the world of fashion for women over 50, discussing everything from overcoming ageism to predicting the hottest trends of 2024.

Building a Presence

After moving around the world with her late husband for his job and raising three children, Beth Djalali embarked on a journey to rediscover herself. Initially driven by her desire to write a book, she found herself navigating the world of social media and being pretty successful about it. Little did she know that her outfit-of-the-day posts would turn into a flourishing platform. Beth shares her inspiring journey of blending personal style with social media, initially to support her publishing career but evolving into her main work.

The Need for Inspiration

Diane and Beth acknowledge the glaring gap in fashion inspiration for women over 50. They reflect on the prevalent negative portrayal of older women in the media and emphasize the importance of staying grounded. Beth advocates for discussing fashion from the perspective of real people, emphasizing that aging is a privilege.

Fashion Sustainability

Diane explores the influence of global warming on Beth's fashion choices. Beth highlights the cyclical nature of fashion, recommending timeless classics over fast fashion.

Top 5 Fashion Pieces and Style Formulas

Beth and Diane share their top five fashion pieces, emphasizing the importance of a style formula. They delve into wardrobe essentials, silhouette looks, accessories, and key pieces for 2024 while leaving certain trends behind in 2023. They emphasize that once you find your look over 50, there's no need to keep reinventing the wheel.

Buying Bottoms and Age-Appropriate Dressing

Beth opens up about her struggles with buying bottoms, resonating with countless women. Her key piece of advice for comfortable yet impactful dressing is to lean into intuition and push the boundaries of age-appropriate fashion. Diane reinforces the idea that women over 50 need to create their own fashion world.

Beth and Diane encourage their listeners to continue trying new things, have fun with beauty and fashion, and remember that clothes have sizes, not ages. The episode serves as a reminder that style is timeless and fashion knows no boundaries.