Dressing To Keep Your Cool Even Though You are Over 45 (lol).

The number one reader request we receive at scoop is from Charlotte women asking for “age-appropriate” styles for women over 45-50 to shop. We get it (believe you me). It’s a touchy issue ’cause everygirl’s definition of age-appropriate is a little different. But for the most part, a 50 year old woman’s closet is where spaghetti straps and rompers go to die.

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Summer in Charlotte is our most challenging time of year ~ it’s hot, humid, sticky and everything cute is strapless, sleeveless, spaghetti’d, mini, tiny, cut-out, cropped and mostly just a few flimsy pieces of fabric tied together with string.

To answer our readers’ requests, we reached out to the stores we work with to see what’s on the racks right now to help you keep your cool this summer. Whether you are a little more on the “mature” side in chronological terms or just in your personal style outlook. And if you’re a granny rockin’ a romper this summer, well, more power to ya sister. Click on to the next post!

MONKEE’S OF CHARLOTTE

Julie Brown Livie Dress $260
Isloa Markita Sandal $98

Julie Brown Mabel Top $178

Trina Turk Juju Dress $128
Tory Burch Zoey Wedge $295

Trina Turk Jamille Dress $228
Rebecca Minkoff Glenn Shoe $125
Hammitt Handbags VIP Small $250

Trina Turk Tashina Top $188
AG Jeans The Prima White $178
Tory Burch Aurora Sandal $375

DOLL BOUTIQUE

NOVELLA ROYALE- Hitchhiker kimono – A kimono can be your most versatile piece to offer coverage while keeping you cool. BUY NOW

RILLER & FOUNT: Ruched SKORT– These give the illusion of a short skirt while offering you the coverage of a short. The side ruching detail can be adjusted to give you a longer skirt option, depending on how much leg you want to show. Available in brown and black, these can be dressed up or worn casual. BUY NOW

Flynn Skye Getaway Blouse- Lightweight embroidered blouse with front lacing detail. Take out the lacing and this top is an easy cover up. BUY NOW

JOHNNY WAS: Sweet Leaf Kimono- When in doubt, adding a kimono is the perfect addition for giving you coverage while still keeping you cool. Kimono’s are great to pair with dresses, shorts, & bathing suits. BUY NOW

STEELE: Giselle skirt- The fringe detailing offers the illusion of more coverage, but still allows you the coolness of a typical mini. You can wear this skirt higher on the hip for a shorter look or drop it down on your lower waist for more coverage. Pair with a simple top for a sophisticated look that can take your from day to night. BUY NOW

Johnny Was Sunniva Linen Pants- A bold linen pant that offers a lot of air flow. Cover your legs, but still feel the breeze in these fully embroidered pants. Elastic band and wide leg cut. BUY NOW