6 Sweaters That Make Women Over 50 Look EXPENSIVE, by Ageless Elegance on YouTube. 10 min 24 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 24 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with a fine-gauge crewneck in one neutral colour. Hold the knit up to the light: if your hand shows through clearly, the gauge is too thin to hold its shape.
Read the label before the price tag. Cashmere, extra-fine merino and high-wool blends drape better and pill less than knits with a large acrylic content.
Check the length in the mirror. The hem should sit at the high hip or just below the waistband of your trousers, not ride up or drag past the seat.
Choose a neckline that frames your face. A soft V-neck or a fine ribbed turtleneck works well. Skip heavy cowls that swallow the chin and shorten the neck.
Keep the colour to one tone. A single-tone cable knit in cream, camel, grey or navy reads calmer and more expensive than a busy multi-colour pattern.
Wear a long cardigan open over a top in a similar shade. The unbroken vertical line down your body makes you look taller and leaner.
Drape a thin sweater over your shoulders instead of knotting the sleeves at your chest. Keep the drape even and match it to the colours underneath.
Finish with one or two quiet accessories: small earrings, a leather belt, a single metal tone. Let the knit carry the outfit.
Tips and common mistakes
Match your belt and shoes to each other so the outfit stays calm and deliberate.
Wash cashmere and wool in cold water and dry them flat so the knit keeps its shape.
A fabric comb removes pills from an older sweater in a few minutes and makes it look new.
Fit across the shoulders matters more than the size on the label, so always try the sweater on.
Questions
Does an expensive sweater really need to cost a lot?
No. Gauge, fiber, length, neckline and colour do most of the work, and a well-chosen mid-price knit can look better than a costly one that fits badly.
Can I wear a cardigan without looking old?
Yes. Pick a long, fine-gauge cardigan in one tone, wear it open over a matching top, and keep the rest of the outfit simple and fitted.
How do I stop wool sweaters from pilling?
Choose a higher wool or cashmere content, wash less often, and fold sweaters instead of hanging them so the fibers are not rubbed or stretched.
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