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Inspiration for style over 50

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Colette · 13/10/2026 18:17

I feel really stuck in a rut and looking for some style inspiration please .Any Instagram or similar ?I’m approaching mid 50s shortish , size 12/14 with short legs and a far from flat belly .😬
I need to shop on a budget. I am happy to buy on Vinted etc .. I would like some visual clues, new brands to try. I like trousers and jeans more than a skirt (mostly because I’ve got a problem with shoes and it is very cold up here !)
My work is quite casual think community/ charity .I looked on Pinterest and on Instagram but I haven’t found anyone I really can align with . Too £££ or too formal , too monochrome or black .
I would love reccommendations just to get me out of my rut if possible .

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Ponks · 13/10/2026 21:25

Try backofthewardrobe70 on Instagram, she’s mid 50s and pretty casual.

Colette · 13/10/2026 22:11

thanks @MyManinCaracas, like those colours. Backodthewardrobe looks interesting thank you Ponks

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GoldieLookingBoots · 13/10/2026 22:12

Try inpolife on Instagram. She does get a lot of ad/gifted stuff to show off but she is a shorter, more causal lady.

minnowonthesay · 14/10/2026 00:41

Club Forty Claire (she’s 50 now)
Sally Jacks TV mum does lots of Tesco and Primark try ons
Both of these talk through styling the clothes too

Colette · 14/10/2026 09:17

Thanks ☺️ looking forward to looking through these later.

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madaboutpurple · 14/10/2026 11:30

You will be able to buy things on Vinted and eBay without spending a fortune.I always think charity shops are worthwhile as well .I have got some amazing things from Vinted.

Colette · 14/10/2026 12:02

Yes I have done well on vinted but tend to keep buying the same stuff. Charity shops near me are pretty awful though .

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