Dianne If you have dresses in your closet that you hardly ever wear, and want to wear them more but need style inspiration, this post and video is for you. I share 9 Effortless Dress Outfits for Women over 50!
If you’re looking for fashion tips for women, sharing how to look stylish with capsule wardrobe basics and other items you probably already have in your closet, including tank dresses, I have you covered.
For style inspiration and to keep it interesting, I have created outfits with an olive-brown tank dress and a little black dress, but almost any dress will work. If you are looking for how to dress in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, this is an ideal style tips video and post for you.
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A Basic Dress
What a great place to start! For anytime of year, but especially as we think about transitioning from winter into spring. A basic solid color dress is a great layering piece, and the perfect foundation for building polished, sophisticated outfits for a variety of occasions.
1. The Little Black Dress
In this post I share simple and easy dress outfits styling one of the most basic dresses you can own, a tank dress. While almost any dress will work, in this post I am sharing how to wear a black tank dress and an olive brown tank dress. Both are dark, slimming colors, which make them easy to wear.
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2. Classic Black Outfit for Dinner On the Town or a Funeral
This outfit comes together easily by slipping on a simple v-neck cardigan sweater over your black tank dress. By adding a Tory Burch belt with a gold buckle, a strand of black pearls and pumps, the outfit is complete.
Polished and very pulled together, this outfit will have you out the door looking very refined.
Get This Look: Black Cardigan Sweater, Black Tank Dress (similar), Tory Burch Black/Brown Reversible Belt, Black Heels, Black Pearl Necklace (similar), Gold Chunky Bracelet
Switching it up a bit, I’ve switched out the pearl jewelry and the tank dress for an equally fabulous look. If you want more information about the pieces worn in this look, check out the “get this look” section below this picture.
Get This Look: Black Cardigan Sweater (similar), Olive Brown Tank Dress, Black Heels, Pearl Necklace, Pearl Bracelet, Pearl Stud Earrings
3. Ideal Lunch with the Girls
Fresh and clean, this simple black and white outfit looks polished and sophisticated. Pairing this white blazer with this black tank dress, a black pearl necklace and black heels, you’re ready to catch up with your girlfriends over lunch.
Get This Look: White Blazer, White Blazer (budget alternative), Black Tank Dress (similar), Black Heels, Black Pearl Necklace, Gold Chunky Bracelet, Pearl Stud Earrings
4. Outfit for an Important Meeting or a Day at the Office
Slip this grayish beige silk and linen blazer over your black tank dress, and pair it with a black skinny belt, nude heels (or flats) for a sophisticated look. For a bit of shine, choose a silver omega necklace, and add a silver cuff bracelet for additional polish.
If you’re not a belt person, skip the belt and leave your blazer open. The natural fibers of this silk and linen blazer help to keep you comfortable when it’s warm, and warm when it’s a bit cooler.
Perfect for transitioning between seasons, you will reach for this neutral blazer to wear with both dresses and jeans.
Get This Look: LilySilk Linen & Silk Blazer in Grayish Beige, Black Tank Dress (similar), Skinny Black Belt (similar), Nude Neels, Silver Omega Necklace (similar), Pacita Sterling Cuff Bracelet, Pearl Stud Earrings
For a slightly more casual look, wear your linen & silk blazer open. Shown here with an olive brown tank dress, the look is equally elegant, with a softer tone-on-tone vibe.
Get This Look: LilySilk Linen & Silk Blazer in Grayish Beige, Olive Brown Tank Dress, Nude Heels, Silver Omega Necklace (similar), Pacita Sterling Cuff Bracelet, Pearl Stud Earrings
5. Cute Dress Outfit with an Edgy Vibe
To create a current, edgy vibe consider wearing a moto jacket over your favorite dress! Here I am wearing a cream faux leather moto jacket over a black tank dress.
Since the metal snaps on this jacket are silver, considering wearing silver accessories to create a cohesive, coordinated look. Therefore, I have selected a silver omega-style necklace, and the Pacita Sterling Cuff Bracelet from Sundance Catalog to polish this look.
Details matter!
Get This Look: Cream Faux Leather Moto Jacket (similar), Black Tank Dress (similar), Nude Neels, Silver Omega Necklace (similar), Pacita Sterling Cuff Bracelet, Pearl Stud Earrings
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6. Casual Outfit for Church or a Date Night Outfit
Want to dress to impress? You are going to love this dress outfit! Slip your denim jacket over a tank dress, or another one of your favorites. Consider adding a pearl necklace, bracelet and favorite heels or sandals for a stylish, effortless look.
Get This Look: Denim Jacket (similar), Black Bank Dress (similar), Criss-Cross Gold Sandals (similar), Black Pearl Necklace (similar), Pearl Stud Earrings
7. Graduation Party Outfit, Wedding Shower Outfit or Baby Shower Outfit
Stylish and very sophisticated, this tank dress is ideal for a graduation party outfit, a wedding shower outfit, or a baby shower outfit.
Beautiful and refined, this dress outfit looks great with a white cotton sweater draped over your shoulders. Perfect if you get a chill from air conditioning turned up too high. You have the perfect solution, just slip on your sweater to keep you warm!
Get This Look: White Sweater (similar), Black Tank Dress (similar), Criss-Cross Gold Sandals (similar), Gold Omega Necklace, Gold Omega Bracelet, Pearl Stud Earrings
8. Cute Casual Outfit for a Neighborhood Picnic or Outdoor Barbeque
For a fun, casual vibe, consider slipping a white shirt over your tank dress and tying it at the waist. Here I’m wearing a white cotton shirt with ruffle details, paired with a turquoise necklace and raffia sandals.
Perfect for a casual summer party or picnic.
Get This Look: Cotton Ruffle Blouse, Olive Brown Tank Dress, Turquoise & Pearl Bead Necklace (similar), Raffia Sandals (similar), Pearl Bracelet, Pearl Stud Earrings
9. Outfit for a Casual Afternoon Around Town
Instead of jeans or shorts for a casual afternoon, slip on a casual dress, such as this olive brown tank dress, with your khaki utility jacket. Here, I’m wearing a pair of raffia thong sandals, but consider a pair of nude espadrilles for a dressier vibe.
Get This Look: Khaki Utility Jacket, Olive Brown Tank Dress, Raffia Sandals, Gold Omega Necklace, Gold Omega Bracelet, Pearl Stud Earrings
As an alternative to the raffia thong sandals shown above, consider these nude espadrilles to elevate your look.
Inspired to pull out the dresses in the back of your closet and style them up? I hope this post has sparked some thoughts about how you can use dresses you already own to build beautiful, stylish dress outfits!
If you do not have a tank dress in your closet, I encourage you to try one. I find them extremely comfortable and versatile to dress up or dress down depending on what you have going on.
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Hi Dianne, so glad I found your YouTube channel and blog. It’s refreshing to find classy fashion forward styles for older ladies. And especially with dresses.
Not sure where you’re located but the tank dress styles will only work during the warmer months where I am. As a blog suggestion, would you give style ideas for the colder winter months? Also, I’d like to be able to wear dresses with bare legs but broken veins and spots aren’t what I want to reveal. Are pantyhose a thing of the past?
Thanks for your response.
Hi Laura – Thank you for your feedback. I live in Michigan so it’s plenty cold. In the last few months, I did a couple videos and blog posts with dresses for cooler weather. Check these out.
Holiday Outfits: https://bit.ly/3GUILsZ
How to Accessorize: https://bit.ly/3xv400W
Cheers! Dianne