Wardrobe updates for trends and replacements are necessary for everyone to look their best. Last year my Clara Sunwoo dresses were my go-to due to their versatility to style and their breathability. Therefore, I started with their collection to make a short list of trendy spring/summer wardrobe updates. See my favorites of the mother-daughter team’s best trends for women over 50.
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How to Approach Your Wardrobe Update
Each fall and spring, I overhaul my closet when rotating seasonal clothes to create space. I make a list of items that I have to replace and to add to makeover my wardrobe for fit, trends, and style. Furthermore, I check my list of what I missed having in the last season.
Wrinkle-Free LBD for Work, Travel, Vacation, and Party
Definitely, a wrinkle-free LBD is a piece every woman should have. It is the perfect companion for work travel and vacation in summer. On business travel you can wear it styled with pearls for dinner with the clients or colleagues and on the plane. When on vacation, it’s perfect for dinning in a fancy restaurant. Styled with costume jewelry and fancy heels it let’s you dazzle on the hotel’s dance floor. Styled down with old school sneakers or flat simple sandals and a straw hat it is perfect to browse the beach mall.
Don’t worry about the color. Yes, black absorbs heat. However, that means it also absorbs your body heat. On the contrary, white reflects your body heat back to your skin. Scientific studies showed that test persons felt more comfortable in breathable black than white clothes because the black garments removed access body heat by absorption.
Clara Sunwoo’s garments’ breathability means when you sweat the moisture won’t stay on your skin, but evaporate thereby cooling your skin. On the contrary, garments in polyester or pure cotton are less breathable. Therefore, you might end up with an “ocean” of sweat on you skin in attire of these materials. This water would warm instead of cool you.
Tip: When you don’t want black, they have a dress in the same cut with an evergreen petal print.
Best Sustainable Attire from Clara Sunwoo’s Collection for Over 50
Their cruise collection encompasses overalls and dresses in beautiful timeless abstract and feminine prints. I love the A-line dress with Mum Sketch floral print for $179. It is also available in the sunset petals print featured above.
The A-line cut is timeless and in evergreen blue and white, and a great investment that you can wear for years to come.
Tip: Each piece is a unique, one-of-a-kind print and print placement will vary.
Clara Sunwoo’s Most Exiting Dress
The Foil Knit – Side Slit 3/4 Sleeve Midi Dress in Plum Cheetah is a real signature piece when you love the feline print. I love the long sleeves and sexy slit.
Did you know that Clara Sunwoo’s pieces are made in the USA?
The Tops I Picked
I love the wrap tops of the Clara Sunwoo collection. They are great for women who are full breasted. Because I have small boobs I am better off with the draped styles or tunics. The top collection ranges from sleeveless to full length. So when you are arm-shy you can find tops you feel comfortable in. The photo above shows some examples of the top collection.
Get your favorite top style now.
The Hottest Trend That Is Modest: Gaucho Pants
The Global Trend is coming back with a very innovative piece: The Gaucho pants. Clara Sunwoo’s Rayon-Ponte Knit Pleated Gaucho Pocket Pant are available in white and khaki. My favorite of the two is the khaki pair because it works with all kinds of colors like white; but the color stands out because it’s an often overlooked elegant neutral.
Tip: When pleats are not so you, Clara Sunwoo also offers their Signature Modern Gaucho Pants in white, charcoal, black, emerald, and navy for $88.
Browse Clara Sunwoo’s Spring/Summer collections now.
References
Mölders, N., 2023. Discover the Relation between Fashion, Fabric, Weather, and Comfort. Amazon 182 p.
Olusegun, H.D., 2006. Investigation into effects of clothing in Saharan regions, Journal of the Energy Institute, 79, 172-179, DOI: 10.1179/174602206X103602.
Photo of me in Clara Sunwoo dress: G. Kramm
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I love Clara Sunwoo clothing! These are some great pieces that you’ve showcased here.
I did not know that about black! I’ve heard so many great things about Clara Sunwoo. I love your long boots, the gold detail on the side is fabulous! Thanks for linking!
Emma xxx
style-splash.com
Hi, Nicole – These are the beautiful clothes women over 50 deserve to have. And I love your boots! Thanks for sharing this – Angie, yourtrueselfblog.com
Such a smart way to inventory your wardrobe and buy only what you need.Love it, Nicole! The whole outfit with the BOOTS and patterned jacket is just so chic!! Happy holidays, my friend.
xx Darlene
I wish I was that organized with adding to my closet. I just love that print jacket Nicole,
XOOX
Jodie
jtouchofstyle.com
Yes, I remember the incomplete fall collections mixed with non-sold spring collection pieces. Many small boutiques got out of business because they couldn’t make ends match between non-sold spring items, paying rent without getting, and buying a fall collection. So sad.
I feel like I am always updating my closet without ever cleaning out the old stuff! I need to get better about this because I am running out of room. Great post!
Shelbee
The cashmere sweater is so pretty and I know that neutral color will work well with many of your outfits. I can’t wait to see the aviator jacket your husband got. I am finding it a little easier to shop now that we are kind of getting a little out of the pandemic. Last year this time, a lot of my stores didn’t have dressing rooms open and the stuff they had in stock was a weird collection of odds and ends.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
I’m the same, love a good clear out of my closet as each season comes to a close. It helps me to see the wood from the trees! Yhank you for not only hosting but for the feature. Have a great weekend!
Alison
I love your party! And I love seeing how you blend various fabrics. Plus your shoes are always really amazing!
Wendy
It’s great that you plan out exactly what you want to add to your closet each season. I tend to randomly buy things. Love both of those pretty dance dresses!
Jill dousedinpink.com Doused in Pink