10 Must-have Summer Staples to Look Chic Over 50

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Staying cool is definitely key in summer. Linen is my go-to favorite summer fabric. Years ago I would have never worn linen because of the wrinkles but now I iron or steam it prior to wear and then just "roll with it" where the wrinkles are concerned. I wear cotton, lyocell, and Tencell also. Very cute dress options shown here. I loved the green one from Talbots.

Linen is great, but I think in hot, humid weather, silk is better. I also wear tropical wool -- it's lightweight, doesn't wrinkle & it's a breathable fabric that always looks good, feels comfortable & maintains its shape. Tropical wool is more popular in Europe than in the US. I wear it in spring & fall, not just summer, because it lasts for a greater part of the year & can be worn with other natural fabrics: cotton, linen, silk in summer, early fall, late spring; merino wool, gassato cashmere in summer, spring & fall. And of course -- a blazer is a must. I also dress up an evening outfit (skirt, slacks, dress) with a leather jacket, of which I have several in various styles/colors, for a chic & sophisticated look. And, yes belts are a must for my shorts, skirts, dresses, slacks/jeans, jumpsuits.

I love Quince, too, tor their affordable natural-fiber items. I can’t tolerate synthetics, but natural-fiber fabrics and materials are so expensive nowadays, Quince helps a lot.

I LOVE linen‼️

I love Summer dresses.

Love love linen! I don’t care that it wrinkles. It’s so beautiful to me wear in summer!!

Love to know the brand and colour lipstick you're wearing. Looks beautiful on you.

Blazers are my favorite jacket/coverup garment, I love their flattering structure and I’m not much of a cardigan fan. I’ve been building up a full, mostly linen, summer wardrobe capsule over the last few years, including some great linen and unlined cotton blazers. Here at my California location, we have nearly five months of summer weather and linen clothing is essential. A cool, breathable-fabric dress, a light blazer and mid-heeled leather sandals is my go-to summer outfit. Thanks for the video.

I love these!!! Once again you knocked out of the park. Living in Texas, the heat is brutal. Thank you for adding shorts to the capsule.

Thank you Beth...lovely ideas❤

♥ Thanks for showing us Beth!! I like all your outfits, full of style and smashing!

Great list Beth! You look amazing in all of the photos you showed us. I love white denim with black, very sharp looking.

Excellent ideas. I am a classic also, love all the tips and outfits you put together for us. Thank youp❤❤❤

Very well styled lady. I enjoy your videos very much!

Loved all your outfits 😍 you looked fantastic 😍

Beth I enjoy your videos so much because it can be used by all age demographics!

Beth I always love your suggestions for dressing up or down. You always look soooo great with the clothes you wear. You really should consider modeling. You look FABULOUS!!!

First of all, where did you get your linen button up that you are wearing? The color is amazing on you. I have all of these summer essentials and I agree that linen is the best fabric for those who live in hot climates (Scottsdale, AZ to be exact). In fact, I wore my drawstring navy linen pants this morning on my Saturday run to the grocery store. I don't mind the wrinkles in my linen clothing and I am accepting the wrinkles in my face (age 67). I don't like the idea of having injections in my face, but I admire those that choose to do so. Thanks for your videos, Beth.

Lots of worthwhile information…I hope I can remember it all! I have many of the items but not a straw handbag.