Fashion

Best Outfits At Any Age for Right Now in Charlotte.

by scoop team | August 19, 2015

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Shopping for age-appropriate style can be difficult in the trendy & cute boutiques around town.  Actually, it’s difficult no matter where you shop ~ it’s not a boutique thing or a Charlotte thing.  It’s an aging thing.

After a certain age, we all know mini dresses are difficult….[But tunics are great. So try the mini you love on over skinnies or a long narrow skirt and see how that works. You might be surprised]….

So are halters, sleeveless, bustiers, strapless, cut outs, all-black, crop tops, skinny jeans, sheers and more.  The “Fashion People” love to say that style is ageless, and that’s true in a sense.  But crepe-y skin and back fat rolls are real things, and not everyone wants to wear theirs loud & proud.

We polled the local shops for their current styles for all ages. So whether you’re in your 20’s or your 50’s, take a look at their ideas below.  You CAN find something flattering yet ultra stylish to wear in stores now.  And remember, layering is your BFF with any of these styles.  T shirts can transform spaghetti straps and strapless dress or bustier over a men’s shirt is definitely a look worth testing.

SCOUT & MOLLY’S

60's Rieley: Rieley dress $160 XS-M // Love, Poppy necklace $78

50-60’s – as a tunic!!
Rieley: Rieley dress $160 XS-M // Love, Poppy necklace $78

60's Love Sam: Love Sam blouse $210 || Boho Beads necklace $78

50-60’s
Love Sam: Love Sam blouse $210 || Boho Beads necklace $78

50's Mumu Floral: MuMu tunic $150 XS-M // One Teaspoon denim $110 // Boho Beads necklace $120

50’s
Mumu Floral: MuMu tunic $150 XS-M // One Teaspoon denim $110 // Boho Beads necklace $120

50's Mink Pink grey: dress $90 || Snakeskin handbag $68

40-50’s
Mink Pink grey: dress $90 || Snakeskin handbag $68

40's Eight Sixty: dress $128 XS-L // DV booties $160

40’s
Eight Sixty: dress $128 XS-L // DV booties $160

40's Ava Sky: va Sky maxi $142 XS-M // KRS druzy necklace $54 // Dolce Vita Keiton bootie $130

40’s
Ava Sky: va Sky maxi $142 XS-M // KRS druzy necklace $54 // Dolce Vita Keiton bootie $130

30's Chloe Oliver: Dress $160 || Necklace $78

30’s
Chloe Oliver: Dress $160 || Necklace $78

30's Lavender Brown: dress $162 S-M // Lush necklace $59

30’s
Lavender Brown: dress $162 S-M // Lush necklace $59

20's Mumu: Romper $136 || Necklace $66

20’s
Mumu: Romper $136 || Necklace $66

20's Mink Pink: dress $80

20’s
Mink Pink: dress $80

MONKEE’S 

60's Jude Connally     Sammy Top     $148       Jude Connally     Trixie Pant     $158       Tory Burch     Jarache Logo Ballet Flat     $275

50-60’s
Jude Connally Sammy Top $148
Jude Connally Trixie Pant $158
Tory Burch Jarache Logo Ballet Flat $275

40's Alice & Trixie     Charlene Dress     $308       Tory Burch     Elinor Heel     $350

50’s
Alice & Trixie Charlene Dress $308
Tory Burch Elinor Heel $350

50's Jude Connally     Lisa     $168       Jack Rogers     Alana Sandal     $128

40’s
Jude Connally Lisa $168
Jack Rogers Alana Sandal $128

30's Trina Turk     Seraphina Dress     $228        Tory Burch     Thora 2 Greek Blue     $125

30’s
Trina Turk Seraphina Dress $228
Tory Burch Thora 2 Greek Blue $125

20's Karlie     Paisley Patchwork Tank     $60       AG Jeans     Shorts     Was $168 Now $118       Schutz     Erlina     $200

20’s
Karlie Paisley Patchwork Tank $60
AG Jeans Shorts Was $168 Now $118
Schutz Erlina $200

DOLL

60's  Minnie Rose turquoise ruana

60’s – Minnie Rose turquoise ruana

 

50's  Navy & white peasant blouse with brass arrow and Phoenix necklaces
50’s
Navy & white peasant blouse with brass arrow and Phoenix necklaces
40's  Michael Lauren set, black top with paisley pant, Melvin pendant necklace

40’s
Michael Lauren set, black top with paisley pant, Melvin pendant necklace

20's  Project Social Tee sweatshirt, Melvin fetish necklace, One Teaspoon shorts

20’s
Project Social Tee sweatshirt, Melvin fetish necklace, One Teaspoon shorts

KK BLOOM

50's Flying Tomato tunic, $56

50’s
Flying Tomato tunic, $56

50's BCBGMaxazria dress, 50% off $158

50’s
BCBGMaxazria dress, 50% off $158

50's Flying Tomato dress, $56

50’s
Flying Tomato dress, $56

40's Pearle 88 dress, $68

40’s
Pearle 88 dress, $68

40's Finders Keepers top, $140

40’s
Finders Keepers top, $140

40's Charlie Jade dress, $160

40’s
Charlie Jade dress, $160

30's Bella Dahl dress, $178

30’s
Bella Dahl dress, $178

30's Gentlefawn maxi dress, $128

30’s
Gentlefawn maxi dress, $128

30's Bella Dahl top, $128

30’s
Bella Dahl top, $128

20's Tart dress, $130

20’s
Tart dress, $130

20's Minkpink dress, $100

20’s
Minkpink dress, $100

NITSA’S APPAREL

50's

50-60’s

40's

40-50’s

30's

30-40’s

20's

20-30’s

 

These stores sent in outfits that should work for any age!

LOTUS

Knit top $68

Knit top $68

Lovers & Friends "Cabana" blouse $156

Lovers & Friends “Cabana” blouse $156

 All Flower "Calm" dress $110

All Flower “Calm” dress $110

"Lady Leopard" dress $48

“Lady Leopard” dress $48

COPPER PENNY

Love Quotes top: $162 Baci maxi skirt: $174 Whitley V Horn necklace: $169

Love Quotes top: $162
Baci maxi skirt: $174
Whitley V Horn necklace: $169

BCBG Wrap Dress: $298 Sylvia Benson Necklace: $104

BCBG Wrap Dress: $298
Sylvia Benson Necklace: $104

Cooper & Ella top: $114 Rowen Flats: $158

Cooper & Ella top: $114
Rowen Flats: $158

Cooper & Ella Blouse: $120 Jen Boaz horn necklace: $96 Splendid Booties: $168 Hammitt Crossbody: $250

Cooper & Ella Blouse: $120
Jen Boaz horn necklace: $96
Splendid Booties: $168
Hammitt Crossbody: $250

My Tribe dress: $156 Jen Boaz horn necklace: $96 Splendid Booties: $196

My Tribe dress: $156
Jen Boaz horn necklace: $96
Splendid Booties: $196

Last Tango dress: $75 Sylvia Benson necklace: $104 BCBG Duster: $132

Last Tango dress: $75
Sylvia Benson necklace: $104
BCBG Duster: $132

Laundry by Shelli romper: $245 Love Poppy necklace: $46 Rowen pumps: $158

Laundry by Shelli romper: $245
Love Poppy necklace: $46
Rowen pumps: $158

scoop any age 3

Jade peasant top: $100; Ted Baker flats: $100; Sylvia Benson earrings: $66

THE PINK HANGER

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Show Me Your Mumu top $126 Also available online at www.pinkhangeronline.com Red Engine Scorcher jeans $189 Necklace $46 Clutch $36

Show Me Your Mumu top $126 Also available online at www.pinkhangeronline.com
Red Engine Scorcher jeans $189
Necklace $46
Clutch $36

Joie button down blouse $189 Red Engine Cinder jeans $176 Splendid Park flats $62 on SALE Clutch $68

Joie button down blouse $189
Red Engine Cinder jeans $176
Splendid Park flats $62 on SALE
Clutch $68

Viereck dress $124. Also available online at www.pinkhangeronline.com Necklace $62 Splendid sandals $25 on SALE

Viereck dress $124. Also available online at www.pinkhangeronline.com
Necklace $62
Splendid sandals $25 on SALE

Viereck dress $118. Also available online at www.pinkhangeronline.com Necklace $49 Hat $30

Viereck dress $118. Also available online at www.pinkhangeronline.com
Necklace $49
Hat $30

Ella Moss blouse $178. Also available online at www.pinkhangeronline.com Splendid sandals $25 on SALE Red Engine Scorcher jeans $189 Necklace $55 Bangles $29 each

Ella Moss blouse $178. Also available online at www.pinkhangeronline.com
Splendid sandals $25 on SALE
Red Engine Scorcher jeans $189
Necklace $55
Bangles $29 each

Joie top $189 Red Engine Scorcher jeans $189 Hat $23 Clutch $68

Joie top $189
Red Engine Scorcher jeans $189
Hat $23
Clutch $68

Ella Moss top $159 Red Engine Scorcher jeans $189 Clutch $68 Necklace $34

Ella Moss top $159
Red Engine Scorcher jeans $189
Clutch $68
Necklace $34

Tart blazer $152 Sleeveless printed top $64 Red Engine Scorcher jeans $176 Clutch $36 Necklace $62

Tart blazer $152
Sleeveless printed top $64
Red Engine Scorcher jeans $176
Clutch $36
Necklace $62

COTTAGE CHIC

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