What I Wore This Week – From Loungewear to A Date Night

It has been a LONG time since Joe and I went out for a date night. Okay, date night might be a little misleading. Instead, we went out to a nice dinner with friends. Either way, we don’t get the opportunity to dress up very often, and I was thrilled to finally get spruced up. In this week’s post on what I wore, I’m showing loungewear, a date night look, and casual styles for everyday wear.

What I Wore This Week: Casual to Dressy Looks for Women Over 50

If you missed my previous What I Wore posts, I link them below.

• What I Wore Last Week: Casual Styles For Women Over 50
• The Best Outfits I Wore This Week

Date Night With Friends – A Dressy Look with UNTUCKit

We are both wearing a new brand for the first time. UNTUCKit reached out to me to see if I would try some of their clothing. I replied that I would, if they would also send Joe a shirt. They were more than happy to gift me a dress and Joe a shirt so we could go out on a date with friends.

I have clothes arriving at the house by the boatloads. Mind you, I don’t keep all the clothing, I only keep what I will continue to wear and don’t already own in my closet. Joe rarely buys new clothing, and prefers to wear things he doesn’t care if they get ruined while he is at the airport.

But, when I saw the smile on his face when I showed him the Wrinkle-Free Douro Shirt that UNTUCKit sent him, I felt a little guilty. He was so thrilled with the shirt, and don’t tell him that I told you, but he might have “primped and struck a pose” in front of the mirror. I have to admit, he sure looks like a “Sharp Dress Man!”

I picked out these gorgeous Satin Paisley Wrap Dress for myself. It is of fabulous quality, nice and heavy, and fits me perfectly. The deep V-neck had a hook and eye closure, so I didn’t have to worry about flashing our friends. The funny thing was, the gentleman we were eating with took one look at Joe and said, “Is that an UNTUCKit shirt?” I was floored. I must have been living under a rock since I had not heard of the brand before. I’m curious…have you heard or tried UNTUCKit?

Casual Comfort: Jeans, A Sweater, and Cozy Slippers

Comfy and casual, that is how I would describe most of my days. In the winter months, I love wearing a sweater and jeans since I can easily slip on a pair of shoes and go run errands without having to change clothes.

As spring gets closer and closer, I start adding brighter colors to my weekly outfits. It lifts my spirits when I’m looking at gray skies out the window. I am reminded that spring is on the way, and it won’t be long before I’ll be seeing the trees starting to bud out, and tulips pushing their way through the ground.

The pink crewneck sweater is from Amazon, and I was shocked to see that it was out of stock since that rarely happens. I rounded up a few similar colored sweaters, and I have them in a widget below.

How many times have you seen me wearing Barely Bootcut Jeans? It is probably too many to count, but don’t expect me to stop anytime soon. I love this look and style, and Talbots jeans fit me so well. I wear a size 8 in their jeans, and it is rare that they don’t fit me perfectly.

Since I’m not running out the door, I slipped on my Bombas Gripper Slippers. I bought these a couple of years ago, and I still wear them when my feet are chilled.

You can see the grippers on the bottom of the slippers, which help me keep from slipping on my hardwood floors.

SPANX Lookalike Lounge Set – A Chic and Comfy Option

I like wearing a one-and-done outfit like a dress or a jumpsuit. In this case, it is a one-and-done two piece set. It was sold as a set, so technically, it qualifies as a one-and-done. Lol!

I have to be honest; I saw the SPANX® AirEssentials Striped Track Jacket and matching pants first, and I would have ordered them, but they were sold out in my size. Later in the week, I stumbled across this set and about fell out of my chair. It looks almost identical, and I ordered it on the spot. I love wearing it because of the unique stripes, which is exactly why I liked the SPANX one.

The pants are wide leg, but not WIDE LEG. They don’t swallow you whole like some palazzo-style pants. I’ve worn them without the jacket, just a white tee, and it looked great.

I added these Italian Leather Soft Loafers in an almond color, and they might be my new favorite loafer. It is a toss up right now between these and the Essa Slip-On pair I wore in this post.

Casual Chic: Half-Zip Sweater and SPANX Wide Leg Pants

The bad thing about me showing everyone what I wear during the week is that some of the items will be sold out. While I send back a lot of the clothing, I keep a lot, too. But, most retailers don’t restock merchandise once it sells out, so I’ll try to find similar styles that are in the store now.

This Haven Well Within zip sweater is one that I had forgotten about until I stumbled across it last week. It is very soft, very comfortable, and so cozy. I you’ve ever worn Haven Well Within sweaters, then you know what I mean. Some of my favorite sweaters are HWW, and I usually buy a couple every year when they go on sale. You can check out their sale items HERE!

This is the real SPANX® AirEssentials Wide Leg Pants, although I do have a couple of “similar” sets that I bought on Amazon. The wide-leg pants are really comfortable, and I pair them with a blazer for a polished and put-together look.

The no-tie Vionic Walk Strider Sneakers are comfy and have great support. I wore mine while painting with green spray paint, so they have been bleached several times. If you look closely at the laces, you can still see a tint of green. Lol!

Cozy at Home: A Two-Piece Sweater Set for Lounging

This is the last outfit of the week. It is a newer purchase, and I love this versatile set. It is great for lounging around the house, but it looks fabulous dressed up a tad.

The Oversized Turtleneck Sweater Top can be worn with jeans, white pants, trousers, skirts, etc., so you’ll definitely get your money’s worth from this set. The set is of nice quality, heavyweight, but not extremely thick.

Cozy Elegance: How I Styled A Monochrome Sweater Set for Going Out

Going out in the monochrome Two Piece Set is as easy as adding a blazer, cardigan, and a nice handbag. You can update your jewelry, but since I liked what I was already wearing, I didn’t bother.

Adding Layers & Accessories

I bought this Lightweight Casual Long Coatigan in black, and I liked it so much that I also bought this off-white color. This color is perfect for spring and early summer when the mornings and nights are chilly. It is very nice quality, and I love the fine knit material. You will be surprised at how nice this coatigan looks in person.

I bought this Quilted Crossbody Bag years ago because it looked similar to the YSL Lou Crossbody. I ended up buying this bag in black, hot pink, and this sand color. The fringe zipper pull is perfect for this spring since fringe is trending.

Finally, the last item of today’s post is these woven Pointed Toe Flats. The neutral color will go with anything, and I love how they elongate my legs with their pointy toe. They run true to size, and are available in several colors.

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