Easy Chic Summer Outfits for Women Over 50
Spring has sprung, and summer is just around the corner! You know me, I love comfy, chic pieces that look stylish without making me feel like I’m trying too hard. Today, I’ve got two outfits that perfectly capture my favorite spring-summer vibes: one super casual with a touch of sophisticated flair, and another relaxed yet versatile, featuring a chic Caftan dress that’s already becoming one of my favorite Amazon finds!
Whether you’re looking forward to backyard barbecues, lunch with your girlfriends, or simply running errands and lounging in style, I promise these outfits have got you covered.
Polished and Comfortable—Wide-Leg Jeans and a Navy Sweater Vest
I know wide-leg jeans can feel intimidating, but trust me, once you try a good pair, there’s no going back! These Lands’ End wide-leg jeans are giving me all the laid-back vibes I love, but with enough structure to keep me feeling pulled together. They’re comfortable and roomy without losing their shape, which makes them ideal for all-day wear. Plus, wide-leg denim is universally flattering, lengthening your legs beautifully (and who doesn’t want that?).
The light wash is perfect for spring and summer, adding a fresh feel that’s easy to dress up or down. Paired with this adorable navy sweater vest from Walmart, you’ve got an effortlessly classy look. Sweater vests have made a huge comeback, and they’re not just for layering anymore. This navy vest has a V-neck and button detailing, making it perfect to wear on its own or paired with a simple tee beneath when the weather is cooler.
I added a few gold necklaces and wedge sandals to elevate the look just enough for a casual dinner date or a relaxed afternoon at the vineyard. Easy, chic, and comfortable—exactly my style.
Styling Tip:
If you’re petite and worried about wide-leg jeans overwhelming your frame, choose a high-rise style and pair them with wedges or heels. The extra height makes a world of difference!
From Lounging to Lunch—The Versatile Amazon Caftan Dress
Raise your hand if you’ve ever said, “I just want something comfy but still cute to throw on!” Enter this Cheetah Caftan Dress from Amazon. Now, before you think “old-fashioned,” let me just say, this dress redefines comfortable elegance! The fun leopard print instantly drew me in (you know me and my leopard print obsession!), but it’s the breezy, relaxed silhouette that made me click “add to cart.”
This Caftan dress is fantastic for lounging around the house because it’s so soft and roomy—but don’t limit it to indoor use! Add some fun accessories, and you can take this dress out and about. Here’s how I styled it two ways to go from comfy casual to chic in seconds:
- Relaxed and casual: I first styled the dress simply with sandals for a relaxed vibe. It’s perfect for a slow Sunday morning, sipping coffee on the patio, or a quick grocery store run. Light, airy, and effortless—my new favorite house dress.
- Styled up with accessories: Next, I added a stretchy belt to define my waist, a stylish black crossbody bag, and my favorite sandals for an elevated look. Just a few accessories transformed this lounge-friendly Caftan into a chic daytime outfit perfect for lunch with friends or strolling through the farmers’ market.
It’s amazing how versatile one simple Amazon find can be, and at such a budget-friendly price point, it truly feels like a no-brainer addition to your wardrobe.
Styling Tip:
Not a fan of belts? Pair this Caftan with a denim jacket or lightweight cardigan instead. The extra layering instantly adds shape and structure!
I bought the Stretch Metal Belt last year from Chicos, but that version has already sold out. This year’s version is a gorgeous goldish color, and I’ve already got it on order. I love how these belts have a large buckle and plenty of stretch for added comfort.
I love this caftan so much that I also have it in blue, but that color has sold out. My husband and daughter laughed when they saw me in the brown one. They both wanted to know, “Is it caftan season?” I smiled and shook my head yes. They know I’ll be wearing one of these all summer long.
Bringing the Looks Together—What’s the Common Thread?
At first glance, wide-leg jeans and a Caftan dress might seem worlds apart—but the common thread here is easy elegance and ultimate comfort. Both looks are effortlessly stylish without compromising on comfort, exactly the type of outfits I love for spring and summer.
Both outfits emphasize pieces that flow away from the body, creating a relaxed yet polished silhouette. They’re versatile enough to work for casual lounging or dressing up with minimal effort—perfect for those spontaneous summer days when plans change in a flash.
Are wide-leg jeans flattering for women over 50?
Absolutely! Wide-leg jeans are wonderfully flattering because they balance your proportions and elongate your legs. Choose a higher rise for an extra slimming effect.
Can a Caftan dress be stylish?
Yes, yes, yes! Modern versions, like my leopard Amazon find, have prints, cuts, and fabrics that are chic and flattering. Accessories and layering make all the difference.
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The caftan is awesome but since it’s “one size” and doesn’t come in petite, it wouldn’t work for me but I love it.
Love the cheetah caftan and those jeans. They look great on you. 🙂
Those jeans look amazing on you!
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Love the blue caftan.
🙂love the Walmart sweater vest!
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love the wide leg jeans
😊 The belt with the caftan was a game changer. Wow!
🙂 I like the wide leg jeans best-so cute!
Found it! and I’m liking the wide leg trend! Hope it stays around a good while.
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I love the blue caftan – it looks like a swimsuit cover to me. Where did you get the head band to match?
So appreciate the styling tips
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Guess I need to try on (probably many) wide leg jeans…..
🙂 It’s all about being confident. Hats are the same way, however with hats I call it attitude.
😊Found it. Love the jeans.
🙂 The cheetah caftan looks comfy.
🙂 I love the denim and navy vest! looks great 🙂
🙂 Found it!! You look fabulous in the cheetah caftan!!
😄. Love the caftan dress!
🙂 Great rattan clutch – so cute!
I love caftans. So polished and comfortable for lounging around home. And if someone drops by no problem. 😀found it
Found It 🙂 I like the Land’s End wide leg jeans!
I love all the looks… the belt on the caftan was a great addition. 🙂 found it!
I am not a fan of caftans. Found it 😊
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I’ve already got that muumuu on order. Love it!
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The black belt and sandals make the caftan dress look more polished.
😊 I love that your headband matches the caftan!
It was the belt of the caftan, I just used it as a headband. Lol!
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Love the rattan clutch!!
You are so right, once you find the right cut of trouser style/wide leg jeans, they’re amazing to wear!
😊 I love the jeans and the black vest. The accessories and your hair all look so nice. Everything is so put together.
😊 I really like the leopard caftan with the belt!
I enjoy your newsletters, do you ever shop at Kohl’s?
Occasionally. I haven’t in a while.
🙂 Just ordered the navy vest and pick it up tomorrow! I already know that and the wide leg jeans and wedges will be one of my favorite outfits!
☺ Found the little cutie! I love the vest as a top with the wide leg jeans, not something I often think of doing!
Cute jeans! Found it:)
🙂 Love the belt on the caftan, really looks great!
🙂 You rocked the jeans and vest. Sleeveless is out for me. So jealous. Also, I’m with all the folks that say the belt makes the caftan look nice. I can totally tell you if I wore that, it would scream muumuu!!
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Love the purse!
🙂 Love the belt
Hi Tania, I found it! Also wanted to tell you and any readers that I bought the v-neck sweater vest from Walmart two days ago. I just received it and I love it! What a great buy, fits great (medium), and the color is a very nice soft white. The knit is very soft and comfortable. I am going to sew the front closed so there are no gaps, but it is a very good buy and a great addition to my wardrobe!
Thanks, Laura, for letting everyone know. I also bought the striped vest, and it looks fabulous.
☺️ found it! love the Marc Jacobs bag. it’s been around for a long time, but is still very current. the Lands End jeans look great on you.
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I love both looks!
☺️ The first outfit reminds me of the 70’s, especially the shoes. I’d love the caftan for hanging around the house.
😄😄 the jeans and vest are so cute! Not sure about the caftan – love it on you though!!!
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Love both of these outfits. Great accessories too.
😋I like the wide leg mariner jeans on you. I never think I can wear wide leg pants being a size 16W.
You look great in anything
I really love both of these looks!
🙂 I like the dress with the belt the best. And the vest is cute!
🙂 My favorite caftan dress is slap worn out! Thank you for finding me a replacement!
😊Love the sweater vest with the wide leg jeans outfit.
🙂 That sweater vest is cute.
Found it. Love the leopard dress with the belt.
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love caftans and the wide leg jeans
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I may have to rethink my opinion of caftans. That blue one was adorable!
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Love the navy vest ! Looks amazing with the jeans!
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I love the jeans and vest look as well as the caftan. Accessories make such a difference.
😀love that first outfit
Found it. The vest and jean look is so flattering on you. Love the dress with belt as defines the waist.
🙂 I love caftans. I have one that I have had for years and is looking a little tired so I only wear it on stay at home days. Think I need to get a new one.
😀Ordered the vest! Already bought 2 caftans for spring/summer.
Love the caftan, but your Bible versus at the end are the best part of your articles. Thank you for sharing your faith.
I’m glad you enjoy them!
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I love the stretch belt with the caftan. Once I discovered the comfort of stretch belts I have become a big fan. As a petite with short legs, tops tucked in look best on me. This usually requires a belt. I have bought numerous stretch belts at Target and on Amazon and they are so much more comfortable to wear than the leather type.
I like them too because you don’t have to be so precise on sizes.
😊 Love it belted. Love leopard print. So classic.
I love your puppy 💞
😊the caftan dress looks so comfortable and stylish.
🙂 I like both looks on you but not for me. Caftans just make me look fat and dumpy. I’m so addicted to my skinny jeans I can’t think of wearing these wide leg jeans. I really like the look though with the vest.
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I’ve been intimidated by the wide leg jeans. Thanks for the styling tips!
🙂 Found it! Amazing how the belt changes the look of the Caftan! I just bought my first pair of wide leg jeans. I was surprised how much I liked them once I had tried them on.
Yay!!! I understand how some women wouldn’t like them, but I think people should at least try them to make sure. I’m glad you had an open mind.
🙂 Love the Marc Jacob bag. Like your look with the vest and wide leg jeans.
😁the jeans with the buttons are so fun!!!
🙂 I like the caftans but being a petite, I certainly couldn’t wear the wide leg jeans.
Hmmm, but have you tried?
🙂 The vest and wide leg jeans look good on you.
😊 Love both looks.
😊. Like the Leopard dress
Cute outfits! 🙂
love the wedge shoes. so cute 😊
Found it! 🙂 Love the wide leg pants. very flattering!
🙂 I like the ornament thong sandals from Walmart!
Love it belted!!!
😊 I like the caftan belted.
😊The caftan dress with the wide belt looks great on you!
🙂 I love caftan dresses
Found it – I love the wide leg jeans! The belt on that dress is so cute…changes the dress completely.
😊 Love the wide leg jeans! They are nice and flowy for the upcoming warmer months!😊
😀. I guess maybe it’s time to try some wide leg jeans!
🙂 Love both looks on you!
☺️ like the vest and caftan.
🙂 Love wide leg jeans. That cheetah dress looks so good on you! 🙂
🙂 found it. I really love the high rise blue jeans with the wide legs.
😊the caftans look great on you.
I bought the blue caftan last year and I LOVE it! You are looking great!!! Happy Thursday ❤️❤️❤️
😊 wearing higher shoes with wide leg jeans is a great idea especially for petites
🙂 Love both outfits!! You did good!! LOL
loved the vest and jeans so I went ahead and purchased. hope they look as cute on me as yours did!!!
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😊The belt makes all the difference with the caftan.
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Still looking for the right wide leg jeans. I’m 5 foot 1 inch and have a fused foot so no heels for me…my foot doesn’t bend that way! But you inspire me to keep looking!
🙂 I like the dress belted.
😃 Found it! I love both outfits on you! I’m tempted to try the caftan! Lucy Lu is adorable!
😀 I like the caftan when you belted it.
🙂 The wide leg jeans look so good on you!
Found it! I love the animal print.
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🙂 It’s obvious Mom! Your little girl was warming up your seat for you! Thank you for today’s post. I love wide leg jeans. BUT I have NEVER thought of a Caftan! So perfect for summer days inside and out. It’s in my cart!!!! 😘
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😊 I really like how the right belt made the dress really pop.
Found it! Love the laid back vibe that you created in today’s outfits. Perfect.
🙂 looking so comfortable!
🙂 Love the Talbots clutch!
😊The cheetah caftan is EVERYTHING! Thanks for the link! I gotta have it!
Love the caftan and the black messenger handbag
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😊 I like the way a belt changed the whole look of the dress.
😀 I love the cheetah caftan! Heading out for a coastal vacation this year, I believe this will be in my suitcase.
I wear it all the time. 🤣🤣🤣
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🙂 I love that vest top!
😊 I really like the vest & wide leg jeans! The caftan looks good on you.
🙂 I love the Chicos stretch belt and I love the Marc Jacobs bag.
Found it 😀 . Love both outfits. I think Lands End clothing is great quality but I don’t like paying for returns. I’m sort of frugal! Do you know how we can make a return without the fee?
🙂 I love the caftan dress and how you can change the look by adding a belt.
I’m still not sure I love the really wide leg pants. I have them but don’t reach for them very often.
😊The styled up caftan looks great!
😀Love the cheetah dress and belt, also the blue cheetah dress.
😊 Love the wide leg jeans!
😊You have inspired me with the wide leg jeans! Thank you!
🙂 found the Marc Jacob’s bag interesting
😊 love the cheetah print caftan and the way you styled it
😊 love the idea of wide leg jeans, but can’t wear a higher heel. May try it with a flat anyway. The sweater vest is in my cart!
Found it. Wow….that changed the whole look of the dress when you added the belt. I’m short waist-ed and feel like belts don’t work for me.
😊 I really like the caftan dress with the belt. Lucy Lu is so cute! What breed is she?
She was a stray, but the Vet said she was a Yorkie mix.
🙂 I like the belted look!
😃 wide leg jeans look great.
found it 🙂 really like the sweater vest
😊 I am petite and love the high rise wide leg jeans! The caftan belted was my favorite to go out of the house.
:). I really like the jeans.
Found it. I really love the jean outfit, jeans, vest shoes and purse. Love the cute rat too!
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I like the idea of a caftan dress for summer. I would be so comfortable to put on after a beach or pool day,
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Love the wide leg jeans! You have great arms for sleeveless tops, I need elbow length sleeves.
I have flappy arms, but I still choose to wear sleeveless tops.
🙂 aww She looks so cute! She’s ready for summer!! Love the caftan belted on you. You look good in anything though!!
FOUND IT! 🙂 Love that first outfit very cute jeans!
You look amazing, have you lost weight? What’s your secret?
I’ve lost a few pounds. Joe and I have been doing the Carnivore Diet since January.
😀 the caftan looks so good on you! I’m large breasted and my gut says “no, Maggie, don’t do it”!
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😊Love the looks.
Lucy Lou is so cute! love your family pics and stories. I am 79 and love my wide leg jeans. and I am short and not skinny by any thought. I think the trick for me is to tuck a top in or wear a cropped top. They also look great with a shorter jacket or sweater over the top. Lady Jackets are perfect with them. It is an easy way to be stylish at my age
😊 Both outfits look comfortable.
😀 I will check out that belt.
Live those jeans! Hope they are available here in Canada😊
😀 I just bought a pair of wide leg jeans!
I love the new vest trend. Found it! 😊
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love those jeans!
Caftan dresses are so versatile! I love them. 🙂
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😀 cute rat! lol didn’t find it. & cute outfits!
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I like the caftan with the belt.
🙂 I really like the wide leg jean/pants, they are stylish, comfortable and give my straight no curves body some curves. Love the picture of your adorable dog! Have a blessed weekend!
You must be a rectangle like me. I’m always looking for ways to add curves.
Love the metallic clutch from Talbots!
Love these looks, Tania! And the belt ads so much to the dress-and so affordable 🤗. Happy Easter 🐣
😊 I really enjoyed this post very much!
😊The rattan clutch is so pretty. I get compliments on the rattan clutch I ordered from amazon that you showed last year.
😀who has who trained- you or LucyLu?!?
She definitely is the one in charge! 🐾
I am so excited to see this look!! I have been obsessed with vests and wide leg pants lately, so to finally be fashionable is a joy! And the shoes. An absolute must have.
I really like the look, especially those jeans.
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The belt really brought the outfit together.
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😊You look so pretty in these chic outfits!
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