Too young for someone in their late 40s?

[MyCatHatesEverybody]

I'm in my mid-late 40s and having a bit of a wardrobe overhaul. Can anyone recommend a long sleeved button-up/zip-up top I can wear with jeans and a t-shirt?

I'm stuck trying to find something that's a bit smarter than a hoodie but also not the kind of cardigan you might typically see people wearing to the office. Or can I wear a hoodie?

How about this kind of hoodie?

www.woolovers.com/womens/cardigan/womens-cashmere-and-merino-luxe-lounge-hoodie-grey-17747

A shacket?

You don't have to wear beige slacks and hotter sandals just yet. Buy and wear what you like

Wear a hoodie if that's what you want to wear.

There’s no age limit on clothes Wear what YOU feel good in!

Jigsaw did a lovely biker-style merino zip-up cardigan a couple of years back… not currently in stock but they might bring out something similar next season so worth keeping an eye out. This sort of thing: www.johnlewis.com/jigsaw-zip-biker-cardigan/p1133703

@LimitIsUp

You don't have to wear beige slacks and hotter sandals just yet. Buy and wear what you like

You don't have to? Oh no, I've been doing it all wrong.

Biker cardigan

@TheYearOfSmallThings

Biker cardigan

I know Surely that's an oxymoron.

Have you looked at Arket?
www.arket.com/en_gbp/women/tops/sweatshirts-hoodies.html

Biker cardigan

I had something similar but the zip was in the centre not the side .
I think I looked quite Chanel ..(though I am delusional )

Can I suggest you start with your shape/features? I'm a bit of a shape nerd. So if you're curvy, then waterfall/shawl type cardigans are really good - ditto belted with no collar (John lewis good?). If you're straight up and down and more angular then a biker would be great or a long line cardi-coat (Boden had a lovely cotton one a while back) If you're more athletic with broad shoulders then a kind of grandad cardigan would be fab (god I miss them - wore them all through my teenage years:)). And also colour - do you suit deep colours or more neutral? Cool or warm? Sorry - I've probably created more problems than I've solved (none) :)

coatigan here: www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/berkshire-coatigan-navy/sty-k0417-nav?ef_id=CjwKCAjwmqKJBhAWEiwAMvGt6NMeRnZxjZ7NDRjljl8g_KUuA3tGSckLl4A90QURyOUlN4R6y_WbQRoCkCsQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!8125!3!331554465830!!!g!533216564625!&cm_mmc=PLA--Google1706109287--66694158215-_-40261339&gclid=CjwKCAjwmqKJBhAWEiwAMvGt6NMeRnZxjZ7NDRjljl8g_KUuA3tGSckLl4A90QURyOUlN4R6y_WbQRoCkCsQAvD_BwE

soft collar here: www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/p/cashlu%E2%84%A2-knit-textured-wrap/132154234.html?CID=Google_UK_Shopping_Smart_Womens&gclid=CjwKCAjwmqKJBhAWEiwAMvGt6M_RF_RIVPRjgGGorzkS7FPNT64Pri9oaMH9rWkd-6ninrBhguMw6RoCdRYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

belted here: www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/knitwear/cardigans/product.long-belted-shawl-collar-cardigan-beige.0883673001.html?utm_source=Lyst+UK/EU&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=68372&utm_content=15&utm_term=678238&ranMID=41994&ranEAID=gcdL/ATRVoE&ranSiteID=gcdL_ATRVoE-sd9RsqS5QubQKdSYgs8pVw

all quite expensive, but just for illustration purposes - you'll be able to find similar elsewhere...

(and sorry, i'm sure there's a better way to post links)

Thanks all for the suggestions, I know technically I can wear whatever I like and at my age I'm invisible anyway but I've been wearing the same kind of Primark/supermarket clothes for years now and really want to treat myself to something just a notch or two up but have no idea where to begin.

@babymooner I'm short and very top heavy, around size 16 top and size 12 bottoms, dark hair and eyes. Colour-wise I usually go for whatever shows pet hair the least

So i think belted might be good - emphasises your curves but also draws attention to your slender hips:) Would the &otherstories cardigan appeal? Would work with dark hair and eyes (assuming you've also got gold skin - if you're pale it might wash you out, so you might want something darker). And match your boots to the cardigan (easy with taupe) so it all hangs together??

With a navy shirt, open a few buttons at the top;) Worn with dark jeans that will elongate your line...
And a necklace with a bit of sparkle:)

I bought a new hoodie from JL and I’m 61. Should I take it back ?

@babymooner some nice ideas, thank you.

@Fairyliz nah it's from JL so you're fine!

Not sure what has triggered you GrandmaSteglitszch

@LimitIsUp

You don't have to wear beige slacks and hotter sandals just yet. Buy and wear what you like

☝️ This. I’m 62. Aside from bare midriffs and micro shorts skirts/short. I wear what I like. Wear clothes that express your personality and make you feel good.