If you are a 70 or 80-year-old lady looking for amazing dress ideas, well, you’ve come to the right place! 🎉
As the saying goes, “Your age doesn’t matter, your fashion sense does.” 💖
March Update:
Okay ladies, seems everyone is now asking where this dress is from…
Okay, I really tried my best, and this is the CLOSEST I can find.
Enjoy!
Regardless of your age, you can always dress up and feel the best! ✨
Ahead, I’ve gathered 10 ways and types of dresses for 70 & 80 years along with some styling tips.
Enjoy, my loves! 💕
I’ll also share 10 styling hacks that I’ve found useful through out this blog post, so make sure you pin this article for later use <3
By the way, can you believe it’s 2025 and the internet still lacks enough fashion content for fabulous ladies over 50? 🤔
I mean, seriously? This absolutely needs to change!
If you’re 50 or older, I invite you to save (or pin) some of these outfit pics below! 📌
Let’s ensure that more women in our age group discover the right style inspiration and never feel isolated.
Together, we can show the world that women at any age MATTERS because this is the TRUTH. 🌍
So thanks in advance to all of you who share or pin this post! (virtual hug 🤗)
Oh, and please stay tuned till the end of the post to unlock an elegant way to wear pants; see you there, loves! 💃
1. Scarf x solid dress ❤️👇🏼
For the ladies who prefer wearing solids but want to spice things up a little bit, throw on a scarf, and you’ll be all set! 🎀
This is honestly the most effortless way to look stylish and classy in a second. 👌
For a nice contrast, pair up a printed scarf with solid hues. 🌈
And let’s not forget it’s the perfect time to get creative — there are literally endless ways to tie a scarf. 🎨
This is honestly the most effortless way to look stylish and classy in a second.
To get started, check out these 10 ways!
Style hack 1: The “Stack and Roll”
Instead of folding delicate sweaters, roll them with tissue paper—this prevents creasing and actually saves space while maintaining shape
Perfect for delicate materials like:
Silk blends, cashmere, wool & fine knits
2. When in doubt, pair with leggings ❤️👇🏼
Another way to style your dresses is to pair them with leggings or jeans. 👖
When in doubt, go for the monochrome look. 🤍
By teaming the grey poncho and white jeans together, it just unites the body frame in a similar shape and elongates your figure visually. 🌟
For a sophisticated yet womanly look, a one-shoulder poncho is such a gem.
Kind of classy, sassy, and perfect for mature ladies!
A floral-printed dress and black leggings just look effortlessly perfect together.
Not over the top, but definitely makes a statement, “I’m stylish, and I ROCK it”.
Of course, it depends on the style; teaming your shirt dress with contrasting shades works as well.
This outfit is giving the right dose of elegant resort vibes, with a clay shirt dress and white pants.
💌 PRO TIP:
To look sleek in this combo, go for the tight jeans rather than the flared jeans.
The latter will make you look shorter visually.
Styling hack 2: The Power of Three
Source: My personal style Follow the “rule of three” with accessories – it just perfectly create balance without overwhelming!
- Example: earrings + watch + ring, or necklace + bracelet + belt
3. Floral dresses as a safe bet ❤️👇🏼
Of course, how can we miss the floral dresses – it’s universally flattering. 🌸
To look forgiving in patterns and prints, take note to avoid oversized or large prints. 🚫
That tends to exaggerate your figure even more.
Instead, go for the delicate floral prints for a feminine and flattering look.
Together with the nude heels, this is how you elongate your legs even more.
For an affordable choice, I love this floral dress from Amazon down below.
Get this dress on Amazon 💗
The stylish inverted hemline (Again, leg-elongating) and adjustable waistband is just everything.
That said, if you adore big prints, I’d say embrace it!
All you have to do is find the right cut, and you’ll be fine.
A sleek V-neck can definitely balance out the boldness of the prints, and perhaps a nice belt can help as well!
Styling tip 4:
Right way to wear a monochormatic outfit: Combine different textures for visual interest
Source: Pinterest Example: silk blouse + leather jacket + wool pants
By introducing different textures in one fit, it keeps monochrome outfits from looking flat.
4. A high-quality shirt dress ❤️👇🏼
At this age, we never want to sacrifice our comfort in any circumstances, and that’s why a shirt dress is always a gem.
Made from lightweight fabrics like cotton and linen, they are incredibly comfortable and perfect for summer days.☀️
💌 PRO TIP:
To look low-key chic, unbutton the shirt and widen the neckline like the lady in the photo above.
Together with the sunnies and belt, this is how you look womanly and put together.
If you are feeling extra experimental, go for the patterned shirt dress as a mood booster!
There’s literally no age limit to style.
If you feel like wearing high heels, rock them!
More often than not, it’s the attitude that truly matters.
If you are looking for a high-quality shirt dress that can easily dress up and down, this one below is an absolute keeper.
Get this belted shirt dress on Lane Bryant
Featuring a flappy, arms-friendly sleeve, high waist belt design, and a slightly round hemline, all the details make this dress extra flattering.
The failproof way to wear a print top:
Choose a skirt or pants in a solid color that matches one of the shades in your printed top
Source: Pinterest This creates a cohesive outfit that looks intentionally coordinated rather than randomly assembled.
5. Special occasion dresses for older ladies: Peplum❤️👇🏼
If you want to look put together, the peplum dress is a perfect choice.
The perfect dress pick when it comes to formal or semi-formal occasions!
Shop this light pink peplum dress on Amazon
Featuring the extra stripe of fabric gathered around the waist, it just camouflages the midsection perfectly and creates an hourglass figure for you.
Instead of the long sleeve, I prefer the 3/4 sleeve or mid-sleeve.
Showing part of the wrist just makes you appear to be taller.
For a detailed explanation, check out my other post article (You will love all these tips!).
Styling tip 5: When you have narrow shoulders, go for a halter neck top.
I always post styling tip on my IG stories – follow me there <3
6. Summer colorblock dress for 70 & 80 years old ladies❤️👇🏼
When you are in your 70s and 80s, you just don’t give a damn to what other people think – and that’s insanely liberating.
If you want to wear a colorful dress, have fun and flaunt it!
A lady who is unapologetic herself is always the most attractive one. ✨
If you are looking for a tummy-forgiving dress, this one below is my best pick for you!
Featuring the big black block in the middle, this is how you can rock a colorful dress but still earn the belly-flattering effect.
Styling tip 6:
To elongate the legs, go for the asymmetrical tops!
7. Spice up a black dress! ❤️👇🏼
When it comes to the forgiving black dress, again, spice things up. ✨
You just can’t go wrong with a pink knotted shirt — this is the ultimate mood booster.
A colorful scarf just boosts the aesthetic of the black dress tenfold.
I also love how this lady pairs the shoes and basket bag in the same hue — the nude shade helps draw eyes to the scarf and lets it shine.
And now here are the styling tips (I made this video form for more easy understanding) I’ve promised!👇🏼💗Enjoy my loves
If you enjoy this, follow my fashion Instagram @hannahnfashion for more coming styling tips reels <3
I just came up with a highly requested post: 9 classy handbags for older ladies! (Well-researched list!) – check this out!!
I’ve done some interviews with 50+ old ladies and searched the whole forum for these under-the-radar bags! – enjoy loves <3
This new year I decided to focus more on senior women’s fashion.
FINAL THOUGHTS❤️:
So there you go ladies – the 10 dresses and styling tips for mature ladies (70 & 80 years old)! 🌷
What are your thoughts on that? I hope that gets you inspired! 🌈
If you are looking for more outfit inspo over 60, check out my popular articles down below – see you there loves! 👇👇👇
When showing what a 60, 70 or 80 woman should wear, please show the garments on that age group. Anything looks good on young beautiful ladies.
I loved your ideas, but want to see them on someone my age! (85) Still in the workforce so need to dress appropriately.