Casual Outfits for Women Over 60 That Don’t Sacrifice Style
Are you looking for casual outfit ideas that are comfortable and that look good?
When you look good, you feel good.
Casual and comfortable doesn’t have to mean boring and frumpy. So, here are my tips for dressing stylishly casual over 60.
Here are our top Casual Outfits for Women Over 60 That Don’t Sacrifice Style:
- NYDJ – design more than just jeans and offer a variety of pants that flatten the front and lift the back all while being comfortable.
- Relaxed Slender Jeans – the perfect combination of comfort and style.
- Colorful scarf – adds a perfect finishing touch while keeping your look casual.
- Tailored Ponte leggings – look great dressed up or down.
- Wraps, ponchos, and kimonos – great to cover up your shoulders and arms and are an excellent addition for a casual chic look.
Comfort Is Key
Dressing casual is all about comfort. No super tight clothes and stiletto heels. Items must feel comfortable and let you move freely without constraint. This doesn’t mean that you should look like you’re wearing a sack though!
Natural and Soft Fabrics
Think cotton, linen, cashmere, Tencel, and stretch fabrics like jersey knits. These tend to breathe better and give off a more casual feel and look.
Stretch It Out
Cotton or denim with added stretch, like spandex, can feel comfortable and still be trendy.
Accessorize Lightly
Go easy on the accessories. Big earrings and blingy necklaces are probably not a good idea to add to your casual look.
Flats Are Your Friends
When it comes to footwear, go for mules, sandals, sneakers, and ballerinas. Also, a flat bootie can look good with a pair of jeans.
Yullon Lug Sole Chelsea Booties
Layers
Mix your outfits with layers. Long cardigans, wrap shawls, scarves, and other items add a touch of casual chic to your look.
Stylish Casual Outfit Ideas for Older Women
I’ve put together a few casual outfit ideas for women over 60 that will have you looking casual without compromising on style.
Say Yes to Jeans
We’re never too old to wear jeans. We just wear them differently now. Jeans are actually the perfect key item for a casual look. Look for jeans that have some stretch and that have a regular or a high waist.
NYDJ is a retailer that specializes in jeans that fit a diverse array of body types – of all shapes and of all ages. They now design more than just jeans and offer a variety of pants that flatten the front and lift the back all while being comfortable.
These Relaxed Slender Jeans are the perfect combination of comfort and style.
Pair your jeans outfit with a colorful scarf that adds a perfect finishing touch while keeping your look casual.
Nautical Day
A nautical looking outfit is always a good idea for a casual look and it never gets old. Trends come and go, but the nautical look is here to stay. This is an easy look to pull off at any age. These Ponte leggings look great dressed up or down.
Read 7 BEST LEGGINGS FOR OLDER WOMEN.
Super Soft
Wraps, ponchos, and kimono-type tops are great to cover up your shoulders and arms and are an excellent addition for a casual chic look.
These high-waisted casual pants give the perfect casual denim look with that extra softness.
Blue Cardigans Forever
Cardigans are a must-have in an older woman’s closet. Make sure to wear them with at least one item that is trendy (but casual) so that the look stays fresh and modern – like a tie-dye top for example.
Casual Chinos
Chino pants always look casual and can be paired with a variety of clothing items. Add a pretty silk kimono for the perfect casual chic look.
Fully Lined Chiffon Short Kimono at Chico’s
Black and White
I love a classic black & white jean look. Elegant, yet casual. These wide-leg rolled cuff jeans from NYDJ are easy to wear for that perfect casual look.
Think Preppy
The preppy style is not only for younger women. This is a look that women over 60 can wear casually and effortlessly. Choose sporty-looking casual shoes to complete the look.
Be Athletic
Want to look casual and athletic without looking like you’ve come straight out of the gym? This casual athletic look is great to just hang out in.
Scuba Hoodie Light Cotton Fleece from Lululemon
Safari Inspired
The safari look is another excellent option for older women. Keep the look soft by not over-doing it with too many cargo pockets. Pop the look with a touch of red for a modern and fun outfit.
Casual Chic
Casual outfits are excellent for women over 60 no matter the body type. Several of the stores that I mentioned have plus-size and petite collections. Also, stores like Talbots, Chico’s, NYDJ, and Anne Taylor design for mature women’s lifestyles.
Read 10 BEST TUNICS + LEGGINGS LOOKS.
Also read 8 COMFORTABLE SANDALS FOR OLDER WOMEN.
A Note About the Models Featured
You may notice that some of the models shown in the images are young and thin. We understand that this can feel frustrating, especially when the goal is to showcase fashion that speaks to women in our own age group.
At Sixty and Me, we always do our best to feature older, diverse, and relatable models whenever possible. However, the product photos are often taken directly from the retailers, and we don’t have control over the model choices they use for their promotional images.
That said, many of the garments featured in this article are available in a wide range of sizes, including plus and petite. We encourage you to visit the retailer’s website directly to view the full sizing options and see additional images.
Our goal is to recommend pieces that work beautifully on real women living real lives, and that includes all shapes, sizes, and stages of life.
Can I Buy the Whole Outfit in One Place?
One of our readers, Norma, shared a great question in the comments:
“I would love to know how to buy the entire outfits that you have suggested. I am 75 years old and really don’t relish having to go from one store to the next to purchase separate items but would love to purchase an entire outfit from your suggestions. Any possibilities there?”
We hear you, Norma, and you’re definitely not alone in feeling this way.
The outfits I feature in this article are curated from a variety of retailers, which means I often pull pieces from different sources to inspire the overall look. Unfortunately, we can’t always link to a single store that sells the full outfit as shown.
That said, here’s a helpful tip: Take this article with you to a department store that carries multiple categories (clothing, footwear, and accessories) like Macy’s, Nordstrom, JCPenney, Sears, Bloomingdale’s, or Target. Many of these stores offer personal shopping assistance, and you can ask a store associate to help you find similar pieces in your size and preferred fit. The exact items might not be there, but you can easily recreate the outfit with a similar silhouette, fabric, and color combination.
Thank you, Norma, for the thoughtful comment, and keep them coming! These kinds of questions help us continue improving what we share.
Read more: 7 Stores in the USA that Offer Personal Stylists.
Let’s Have a Conversation:
What’s your favorite casual style look? Which is your favorite outfit? Do you have any favorite stores that you want to share with the community? Let me know if you have any questions regarding styling and fit. Please join the conversation!
I wish an article about clothing for older women showed the styles on older women – not young, slim models. And I wish Sixty+Me would have articles about clothing for women outside the US. All of the sources mentioned in this article (and others) are only available in the US.
Agree. Would like to see some of us on the plump size too! I’m 80 but still active and want to stay that way.
I love bibbed overalls…are the new baggy ones suitable for a 65 year old, thick in the middle woman?
Love this site. It’s really helpful especially with reference a little bit of arm covering as so much out there can be sleeveless!
I would love to know how to buy the entire outfits that you have suggested. I am 75 years old and really don’t relish having to go from one store to the next to purchase separate items but would love to purchase an entire outfit from your suggestions. Any possibilities there?
Hi Norma,
I find the items for the outfits at different outlets. I completely understand that you don’t want to go from shop to shop.
What I can suggest is that you take this article to a store that carries a variety of categories (clothing, footwear, and accessories) and ask for a store employee to help you find items that are similar and match them up to create complete outfits that resemble the ones that I have put together. Choose a department store like Macy’s, Target, Nordstrom, Sears, Bloomingdale’s, or JCPenny, for example. They typically have wide selections in a variety of sizes. The items may not be the exact same as the outfits in this article, but the styling and color combos should match so that they look similar.
Hope this helps. :)
This would have to be the most wonderful post I’ve come across for casual styles for women over 60. You truly understand that we don’t want to look like shriveled up old prunes in sackcloth (as most other bloggers would convince us we must).