7 Over 50 Fashion Buys to Help Build Your Capsule Wardrobe

As a fashion editor I’m often asked for pointers on the latest trends so that readers can feel “up to date”, but in my experience I’ve found that the best outfits are often the timeless classics that flatter everyone, and not just flash-in-the-pan aesthetics. For me, and so many other women, I feel my most confident when I look my best, and putting together outfits to boost confidence is a fine skill, so when it comes to discussing the best buys for a reader over 50, my advice is exactly the same as it would be for anyone else: start with wardrobe staples and investment pieces. How you choose to express yourself through fashion doesn’t come down to age, but it does pay to build a capsule wardrobe that will see you through any season and still look good years down the line. So where do you begin when assembling a well-curated closet I hear you ask? I turned to an expert for advice.

Designer and founder of WYSE London, Marielle Wyse, knows a thing or two about styling women of any age. Scrolling through Instagram, I couldn’t help but notice how Marielle’s sound style tips and easy-to-recreate looks apply to women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond, and if you were expecting ankle skirts and twin-sets, I’ll stop you there. Her comprehensive jeans collection, affinity for leg-baring hemlines, and penchant for minimalist accessorising are all nods to her French heritage—and at Who What Wear we have learned a lot from stylish Parisians.