Aging is a privilege, yes—but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Our bodies change, sometimes in ways that surprise us, sometimes in ways we resist. Things don’t fit like they used to. The trends don’t always speak to us. And somewhere along the way, it feels like we lose not just the shape we had—but a little bit of our identity too.

I’ve had to slowly learn that style after 50 isn’t about dressing like my younger self—it’s about discovering who I am now. What feels good now. What flatters the person I’m becoming, not who I used to be.

And that shift? It’s been both humbling and freeing.

Instead of chasing trends that don’t serve me, I’ve started leaning into comfort, simplicity, and pieces that reflect how I want to feel—strong, relaxed, grounded. I’ve given myself permission to let go of old sizes and embrace silhouettes that work with my body, not against it. I’m learning to layer, to play, to appreciate good fabrics and clean lines.

But more than anything, I’m trying to be kind to myself.

I still have days I want to hide. Days I miss my old jeans. Days I wonder if I’ve “let myself go.” But then I remember: I’ve grown into this body. It has carried me through every season, every heartbreak, every joy. It deserves more love—not less.

So if you’re in this space too—if the mirror feels unfamiliar, or you’re unsure what “your style” even means anymore—you’re not alone.

Start small. Try on that color you used to love. Find a piece that fits now and makes you feel like you. Let comfort and confidence guide you—not old rules or old photos.

Style after 50 isn’t about covering up. It’s about showing up—for yourself, just as you are.

– Kate