WHY EVERY WOMAN OVER 50 NEEDS A STRAPLESS WHITE DRESS THIS SUMMER

The Essential White Summer Dress for Women Over 50

Hi, ladies! How are all of you? We just got back from the most amazing three days in Miami at the Four Seasons Surf Club. I had no idea this place existed, but let me tell you, it was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had. The hotel is so fabulous that we only left once to venture to a restaurant outside the hotel (called Sunny’s, which was also fabulous!). We had dinner in the hotel two of the three nights, one at Lido and the other at The Surf Club, which is Thomas Keller’s first Florida venture. Both were fantastic. We met our oldest son and his wife to celebrate my husband’s birthday, and we spent every day by the pool doing nothing (which is what the birthday boy requested). The staff could not be more accommodating and lovely, and I am already dying to go back!

When it comes to summer dressing (especially for a trip to Miami!), few pieces are as universally flattering and effortlessly chic as a crisp white dress. Especially for women over 50, the right white dress can become a wardrobe staple, brightening your look and providing endless styling options.

This season, I’m loving a strapless white summer dress that perfectly balances sophistication and ease. Why strapless? Because it gives you the freedom to play with layering in a fresh, modern way. I love the gathered bodice/high-low hem of this white dress. I draped a striped cardigan over my shoulders to add a little more life to this simple dress. It is fine on its own, but adding another layer gives it more personality (I think). The sandals are a nude pair from A Soliani, and I must say, they are incredibly comfortable! Plus, they go with everything! If you read this post, you will recognize my new bag. I have been carrying it non-stop and love it!

A strapless dress feels youthful and breezy without trying too hard. But here’s the magic: it’s also incredibly versatile. Since your shoulders are bare, you can add dimension and interest by draping a cardigan or a lightweight jacket over them. This adds just the right touch of polish and warmth for cooler evenings or air-conditioned spaces — and it keeps your look age-appropriate without feeling fussy. I’m sharing some of my favorite white dresses (mostly strapless) below, plus cardigans/jackets to wear over them.

 

Photos: Beckley & Co

DRESS // CARDIGAN // SANDALS // BAG

After a mini-vacation, it’s hard to come back to reality. I have an MRI scheduled today. I have been dealing with pain in my hip for a year now, and it’s getting worse. My chiropractor thinks it’s my piriformis muscle because the pain radiates to my butt cheek, especially at night, and keeps me up. I look like an old lady trying to go up a stair. After working on it for a year, I am finally getting the MRI today. I honestly hope it’s something that can be explained and fixed! Getting older is NOT for sissies!

I hope you all have a great start to the week! Be well and Stay safe! xx