HOW TO WEAR THE DISTRESSED LOOK OVER 50
If you know me at all then you know that I don’t believe in coincidences. I don’t think that things happen randomly. I think that there is always a reason that something is placed in your life. I especially feel like that when it comes to people I meet. I find myself wondering all the time why someone has entered my life or why someone has been removed from my life. There are so many of you readers that I now feel a connection with and I can’t help but believe it is for the betterment of myself as well as it is for you. 
I have so many new ladies in my life that encourage me, challenge me, support me, and make me want to be a better person. It is hard to believe that people you might not have ever met have such an impact on your life. None of this is a coincidence, every one of you is here, reading this blog, for a reason. And here you just thought you stumbled upon my blog because you were looking for a change in your fashion. You didn’t know that you were instead here to be a blessing to me. ?
I know some of you are not wild about anything distressed but I absolutely love this sweatshirt. This makes wearing a sweatshirt super fashionable. At this time wearing a sweatshirt with paint splatters and stains is not fashionable but just wait until next year because that could always change. Lol! When I bought this top they had two colors, this dark olive green (I know it looks brown) and a mustard colored one. I debated and debated and then finally I bought this one. And the other one too. Lol!!! This came from my local boutique and if you are interested you will need to call or text her because her website does not get updated. Here is the information:
- Email: 2016trendythreads@gmail.com
- Phone: 276-244-1115
I couldn’t adjust the color where it would show the true color of the shirt. It is really the olive green color like it looks in this photo. 
Here is your first look at some of the new fall jewelry. This was some of the items that came in my fall stylist kit that I ordered but I recently placed an order for more items. I love dangling carrots (jewelry carrots) in front of your nose. Lol! This necklace is called the Dallas. It is versatile in the fact that it can be worn long or short plus there are so many different colors that it will go with almost anything. The Fiona bracelet is not something you normally would wear but I admit that it is growing on me. I do like all the colors and all the different textures.
The Farlan earrings have a 2.5″ drop and look how cute these are. These earrings are fun! They remind me of I Dream of Jennie, don’t ask me why. The new leather bracelet is this month’s Plunder Posse. 
Even if you don’t love leggings you have to love these leggings. The colors are so “fall” and I will get lots of wear out of them. I know for sure that the sweatshirt in mustard that I bought will also match these. I have a long maroon cardigan that I know will look fabulous with these leggings.
Neutrals have their place in your fall wardrobe. I bought these the other day at the outlet store, they are by Marc Fisher. The suede ankle boots have fringe details and a 3.5″ heel. I normally wear a size 9 but these are an 8.5 and they are okay.
I love getting messages like this. This came in an email last night:
“Today a lady at the front table called me over at the break. She asked me what kind of makeup I use on my face because it was glowing and looked great. I wear no makeup… no foundation or blush. No one has ever asked me what makeup I use or what mascara I use. Never! It is obviously the products.”
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I absolutely love your style!!! I’m at the point that I find myself stuck with wanting to do a total makeover at 65 and love these looks so much because it is so my kind of style. I still a very wife with grown children and 7 grandchildren along with still being a busy career woman. Thank you so much for your blog and your helpful tips!
Your style is stunning and so simple. You must have a closet the size of a house. Keep on sharing.
Love this outfit!! I pretty much live anything you put together…I’m not so good at it. I also wonder why people come into my life and look for the reason.
I don’t know…. first, I think you look very pretty in this outfit. There is nothing wrong with it at all, everything is perfect! But, for me, that;s the issue, it’s too perfect. It looks to “planned” and the distressed sweatshirt even looks pressed! Please don’t misunderstand – I hesitated to write this because I don’t want to be critical… just my observation. I am 64 – still a hippie. The issue is- and what I was hoping to glean from this blog – is that the crazy patterns and combos I wore as a 20 year old would make me look like a dated old women still trying to look cool ( one reason I dislike CHICO’s). I still like to dress fun and creative. As I said, this outfit is cute, each piece fab, but I wouldn’t wear all together. Necklace and the bracelet on your left hand. with maybe a simple bead or silver one on the right, that’s it! We wore lots of cool jewelry, but not all big explosive or chunky pieces. Back in the 60’s, we couldn’t afford much so lots of vintage antique store stuff for that one fabulous piece or an Indian turquoise ot East Indian brass piece. The rest we made — leathers and silver , never gold! The leggins are cute. But the sweatshirt — well if your gonna do distressed, you distress., not buy a ready made…. or maybe I just don’t like solid brown much lol. How about the outfit as is but with a slouchy hobo bag? More authentic and organic? The shoes are cute but a simple leather thin strap sandal with this outfit would be my choice – show more skin with all that going on on the legs! I think those shoes would look fabulous with old comfy boot cut or skinny jeans, a cool print top and fabulous natural stone earrings., simple small necklace if you have to, and a larger – ONE – silver or silver and semi precious stone cuff bracelet. Any additional bracelets, sliver bangles or simple beads – as in little glass love beads 🙂 Just sayin’, hope you don’t mind <3
Love this outfit and It screams FALL! Perfect in so many ways!
I love distressed anything and your outfit rocks!
I love the sweatshirt! I remember cutting some for a sorority skit back in the 80s! Flash Dance anyone?!?
Hey! I love your idea’s with fashion. You make me think twice now about my outfits! Thank you!
Love everything about your outfit and “look”. One of my faves you have featured. You are one of those classy ladies that could style a gummy sack and loook fantastic!
I’m old enough that I’m not a big fan of patterned leggings, but I love this outfit! Not so sure still about the distressing, but the outfit colors are so great together!
I went to plunder to order the Dallas necklace and the leather bracelet. Even though I chose your name, it’s telling me I’m not connected to a party. Told me to contact you. What should I do? Please email me with instructions.
Thank you for your wonderful inspiration- fashion and from your heart, Tania!!
Tania….I’m thinking about getting into Plunder just to get a small discount on my products.
I’ll message you, Lissa.
I love your outfit. I am really excited about the new Plunder jewelry, I want it all. It’s so colorful and seems to go with all the fall colors your wearing.
Is the pearl and leather bracelet on your left hand also from Plunder. Love it.
Yes, Mariana, the leather and pearl bracelet is the Plunder Posse for September. The Posse is a subscription service where you get a surprise each month with 1 to 3 pieces of jewelry for 25.00 flat. No shipping or taxes added.
Tania,
First off I love your blog! I’m soon to be 70 and was really concerned. I happened across your posting and my daughter set up my Pinterest page. I naturally add your styles and look forward to many more. Especially when I also have several pieces. We unloaded the closet and immeadiatly found at least 8 outfits with what I had. Thank you so much!
Sandi
Sandi, that is great!!! I love when you can shop your own closet! Thanks so much for following.
Love the leggings. Love your nails. Love the necklace. Love the distressed sweatshirt. I had never seen one before. Thank you for inspiring us ladies to rock and roll and avoid being safe and boring.
Cute jewelry but not a fan of the distressed look. Looks good on you though! And a 3.5″ heel? You’re better than I am!
I love to watch you just to see what you are wearing. You have exquisite taste and I do believe that I share the same colors, etc., that you love. I love wearing vests and sweaters with faux fur around the collar. That is my thing and knee high boots. I cannot wear heels unfortunately, bad back and knee. I can rock my flats though! Have an awesome day.
I am so glad that you are taking my outfit suggestions and making them your own. ?
Love this outfit, you have been such a help to me being 53 and looking stylish not silly. Love your humour and look forward to your email blog ? have a blessed day.
Love this outfit snd your life philosophy!
AH-MAZING!! Good morning!
Okay, I’m trying to keep my green-eyed monster under control, but I must admit she’s getting the best of me…..grrrrrr!!! LOL!! It’s okay to be a little jealous, right? ?
YOU look TOO cute! At first, I thought your sweatshirt was ombre, then Algerian Red, then brown! Thank goodness, you clarified the color as Olive Drab. WOW! I kept looking for the “distressed” area, I thought they were inserts, but THEN I saw your leggings! Absolutely to die for!! ❤️
Perfect outfit for Fall! My favorite time of year! The Holidays! Cooking for my sweet family!
Baking! Making candy! YOUR fashion has incited quite a riot in my soul! I have a renewed EXCITEMENT about everything!
Hope Plunder still offers your necklace next month! I’ve spent WAY too much money, on myself, this month, for my comfort zone. BUT, by golly, I sure look better…I feel good about myself, again!
Thanks, Miss Tania! You’re THE B-E-S-T!! Happy Saturday!
Does the sweatshirt run true to size and if you don’t mind me asking, what brand is it?
Lori, it is by Active, USA and I am wearing a medium.
Love. Love. Love this outfit! The booties are super cute! Unfortunately I have yet to find a pair that are comfortable. I purchased a pair of open toe black ones last year, wore them once and my toes had blisters for a week! Any suggestions!
When I saw the headline I thought you would be talking about distressed jeans! Ha ha nope! I haven’t seen these sweatshirts around before so this is all new to me. I do love your bag today and ended up buying your Chico’s leopard print bag from yesterday b/c it was so adorable. Thanks for the tips!
Julia
http://www.whenthegirlsrule.com
I’m on the band wagon too – where did you get the leggings?!!
Patti, they came from the same little boutique.
Your a hip chick girl. Love these colors on you.
Love this outfit Tania! I always stick with my dark neutral leggings but this has me ready to try a pattern. Just adorable!
I know what you mean, Mindy. It is hard to wear patterns for the first time but you get used to it.
Hi. I just read your blog “What Choices Do You Make” and it had a great impact on me. My husband and I were just discussing something like that. I agree with you there are no coincidences. Just like me coming across your blog on Pinterest. I think it was meant to be because you’re devotionals have touched me & I was needing that.
Anyway, love your outfit even though I never wear patterned leggings. But those are cute!!
Johnna, I do think we all get what we need, it is just up to us to recognize that we are being led in a direction. Too often we miss the cues and it is not until much later that it hits us like a ton of bricks. Thanks so much for following.
I love everything about todays blog! Your hair looks fabulous and your outfit is adorable. I want those leggings! And I love the distressed sweatshirt w all the colorful bling. Thank you for always making us feel special to you too! Enjoy your Saturday!
Thanks for the comment about my hair, Charlcy. I am letting it stay longer and I like it better this way. I love the validation, though.
Found your blog through Honey Good’s. I’ll be a regular reader. I’m off to a local thriftstore with a girlfriend this morning. I like to see what’s fashionable and then find the best price to get that look.
Robin, you would think that a distressed sweatshirt would be easy to find in a thrift store! Good luck and thanks for following.
Just discovered your blog a few days ago. LOVE it!!!! I already ordered one of the tops you were wearing. The blue silk top from Purple Poppy. Can’t wait to receive it – already have plans on where I will wear it. Look forward each day to see a new outfit.
Terry, WELCOME!!!! Thanks so much for choosing to follow the blog. I hope you like the top, it is so different from anything that I have in my closet.
Love this fall outfit and you look awesome! You are really helping me step out of my comfort zone so I am buying some legging this week! Thanks for always being such a genuine person Tania ? Have a wonderful weekend?
Love the leggings.
Happy Saturday! I really like those leggings! Tania you said that you have found a connection with your readers, well it’s really the other way around as well, I’ve enjoyed seeing you in your daily life, it’s kinda like the modern day pen pal……when I was a lot younger…ha! …..I always had a pen pal somewhere in the world, so in many ways your my modern day pen pal who I can communicate with , but see daily! I love following your blog and you always give me inspiration, confidence, ideas, and ways to make me feel better about myself. Thank you! ?
Aww, thanks, Kathy. I guess it is like the modern day pen pal, I hadn’t thought about it that way. ?
I love that the comments people leave are positive and complimentary. It’s sad that people now feel all of their personal opinions need to be shared with the world: good, bad and ugly. Thank you for being positive, and thanks to everyone here who does the same.
Nancy, you are so right about the positivity in all the comments. I understand that everyone is not going to like something I wear but there is a difference in saying, “I am not a fan of that shirt” versus saying, “You look huge in that shirt.” One is hurtful and the other isn’t. I have been so blessed with wonderful followers!
Good morning Tania! I love this outfit! The colors are great! Since I’ve started following your blog, I’ve actually gone out of my comfort zone with clothes… I can still look youthful without feeling like I’m trying too hard…Have a great weekend!
YES!!! That is my goal! I want to show that we “are” youthful, we just might not be “young.” Just because I am not in my 20’s or 30’s does not mean that I am ready to walk around in clothing that is not stylish, pretty, and trendy.
Love this-I may have to get that sweatshirt!
Hi Tania! Just want you to know that I am one of those ladies who signed up for your blog because I love your fashion sense. However, as I’ve been reading them for the last several months, I have come to enjoy and appreciate your “joie de vive” even more. You are an inspiration and I look forward to reading your writings every morning!!
Okay, Lynn, you taught me something this morning. I had to look up the meaning and pronunciation of joie de vive. Lol!!
I love this oufit and the jewelry is great with it! I love bright colours and I find it tough to wear darker colors in the fall and winter but this doesn’t feel too dark at all.
Tania, I love those leggings! I never go in Cato … but I’ve heard you talk about it and had 30 minutes to kill the other day so I went. They have the cutest leggings for fall … very similar to these and they are $11.99. The real kicker is how good they feel and fit. You are opening my mind to new possibilities all of the time! Makes me giggle!
Cato has a lot of items that are perfect for our age group. They are extremely affordable and that is a great thing!
You rock those leggings my friend!!! I am stuck in my comfort zone and wear solids. You wear the distressed look well too. Enjoy your weekend. ~Lisa~
Super cute outfit…love the leggings!! Where did you buy them?
Angie, I am sorry that I forgot to say. They came from the same little boutique.
Very cute outfit!!!
I love the outfit. Would be stylish and comfortable on weekends. Where did you get the leggings? Really fun outfit!