Men Fashion Over 50 – Getting old has its ups and downs. It is definitely a roller coaster ride of emotions. Many people believe that as they get older, they do not need to take as much care of their appearances as they did before, which is an absolutely wrong approach to old age.
Do’s and don’t’s for men over 50 concerning fashion-
Even though not much wrong can come out of following a few fashion trends here and there, there are still some things that you need to keep in mind if you are over 50.
- Do invest in some fine suits because they only look better with age.
- Choose comfort over style when it comes to shoes because with old age comes the great hassle of aching feet.
- Do not wear sportswear 24/7 – If you want to look attractive, wear fine shirts and trousers whenever you can.
- Invest in some clothing for casual wear when you are not going to the office or the golf court.
- Do not over accessorize and choose only a few accessories with each outfit.
- Smelling good is significant, so choose an attractive scent that goes with your personality.
- Match your belt with your shoes. This is probably one of the best fashion advice ever to exist.
- You can never go wrong with cuff links, suspenders, watches, and sunglasses no matter what age you are.
You can pull off some great outfits even when you are 50 or above. Dressing well and feeling good can keep you happy and young at heart.
As the saying goes, Boys will always be boys, even when they turn 50 and above. They will still be young at heart and desire to wear bomber jackets, leather boots, tight T-shirts, Converse shoes, etc. So what is stopping them?
Some of the styles have been picked from top fashion blogs for adult men to keep you guys updated with the latest fashion trends. The latest celebrities’ styles have been put in the collection to see what’s cooking in celebrities’ wardrobes. So let’s check the most recent fashion guide for older men one by one.
What to Wear in Your Fifties?
If you’re wondering what’s the right way to dress up in your 50s, then let’s start by discussing some basic rules.
The first rule is to go for well-fitted clothes. Your outfits should neither be too tight nor too baggy; at this age, a well-tailored and well-fitted outfit can make a huge impact. Avoid extra loud and bright colors and instead, go for more subtle colors that are pleasing to look at.
Moreover, avoid outfits and clothing items designed for youngsters such as bright trainers because they won’t bring out your mature personality.
When shopping, go for brands with a particular focus or lines for older men as they produce the best quality and most stylish outfits; some examples include Burberry, Ralph Lauren, and Fred Perry. Certain brands are designing only for young men, so you should stay clear of them; these include Urban Outfitters, Rue21, and American Eagle.
↓ 24 – Coat Designs
If you are over 50, coats can be your best friend. They can bring out the best in you and make you feel classy and sophisticated. Don’t just opt for plain coats and blazers as they are not the only option. Go for striped, plaid, and checkered blazers in shades like brown and grey. They will add colors to your overall outfit and make you look fresh and charismatic.
↓ 23 – Smart Casual Waistcoat Look
Waistcoats are also a great addition to your wardrobe if you are over 50. Wear plain button-down collared shirts with suit pants or cargo pants, oxford shoes, and a classy waistcoat. Grey and black waistcoats look great with all shirts.
↓ 22 – Loungewear
Loungewear is ideal for staying comfortable and warm. You must own a few loungewear in earthy tones. Make sure they are neither too tight nor too loose as they will make you look dull. No doubt, these cozy clothes are the most comfortable piece of clothing you own but don’t stay in them 24/7; you’ll feel lazy. Change your outfit whenever you go out to feel fresh and energetic.
↓ 21 – Summer Outfit for Men Over 50
↓ 20 – Best Shirts for 50-Year-Old
↓ 19 – Casual Outfit
Casual outfits are the way to go for people over fifty. They not only provide you with ultimate comfort but can also make you look super cool. For a much casual and laid back look, wear a fitted black leather jacket over a simple or printed tee. You may also pair it with a gray Basketball t-shirt and fitted black jeans. For more inspiration, check out this collection of the latest Blazer Styles.
↓ 18 – Harrison Ford Style
Harrison Ford, aka Indiana Jones, was all about classy style and fashion. He is a great fashion inspiration for people in their fifties who want to look and feel good. Wear a black blazer and keep it classy with a dress shirt. You can not possibly go wrong with this amazing outfit!
↓ 17 – 50 Shades of Grey
Salt and pepper hair have always been a hit in the fashion industry. If you have gray hair, then wearing an all-grey outfit will look fabulous. Stick to tweed with a blazer and sweater. This seems excellent as professional attire and it is also a great outfit for formal parties and wedding events.
↓ 16 – Quirky Robin Williams Style
The late Robin Williams was all about fashionable fun style. Stick to black and white and go jazzy! Just like wearing a black pant coat suit looks good, wearing a white plain coat suit also looks excellent. Wear a plain black shirt with a white well-tailored coat and pants. For shoes, you can wear brown oxford shoes.
↓ 15 – Bohemian Rocker Style
For grandfathers who like to remain in fashion, wear JC Penny’s t-shirt with loose trousers and a beaded necklace for bohemian male chic. Accessories like a threaded chain would look great with this kind of outfit. This will give you a much cooler and vintage look.
↓ 14 – Bald Men Fashion
For Bald men above 50, try something that goes well with your look. Usually, a shaved head looks great with turtlenecks and mock-necks. You can also wear a toned camel blazer or a leather jacket with cropped navy blue pants from Marks and Spencer.
↓ 13 – Grandfather Fashion
If you are feeling mysterious, you can wear a polka dot scarf with a brown suede hat. This kind of suede is perfect for every occasion. No matter if you will attend a birthday party for your grandchild or attend his wedding, this hat will never disappoint you. On a side note, scarves go really well with these hats.
↓ 12 – Have A Classy French Beard
If you are attending an office meeting or parent-teacher conference, then play it safe. Choose classic colors such as a teal shirt with a light brown jacket. Perfect male daytime look! Check out these Facial Hairstyles to complete your look.
↓ 11 – Winter Outfit for Men Over 50
Winter fashion requires a little extra thinking because while looking great, you also have to protect yourself from the cruel winter winds. In this case, a warm woolen blazer works great with fuzzy scarves and denim pants.
↓ 10 – Tutorial on Style Advice for Men Over 50
↓ 9 – Liam Neeson’s All Black Look
For a nighttime event where you want to look sexy and charming, go all-black. This is the great slimming fashion for fat men and looks great on all skin-tones. Wearing all black will make you five years younger than your actual age.
You can wear a fitted or loose plain black shirt with black or blue jeans. And then finish the whole look with a plain black coat to make your outfit all black. Also, who doesn’t want to take inspiration from the King himself?
↓ 8 – Perfect Casual Hairstyle for Men over 50
If you think your hairstyle doesn’t contribute to how you look as a whole, you are very wrong. You cannot expect to have unbrushed messy hair and still look good. Make sure to pay attention to your hairstyles as well.
Cool dads can grab a pin-striped suit jacket with an open-collar white shirt. Pair it with blow-dried hair and sunglasses for a superstar style!
↓ 7 – Over 50 Celebrity Style
For this perfect outfit idea inspired by older celebrities, all you need is a leather jacket. The leather jacket is the star in this outfit, but you must know how to pair it up properly. For this outfit idea, wear a cool and funky t-shirt with a black leather jacket on top.
↓ 6 – Casual Winter Wear
A blazer with woolen scarves and denim jeans is a perfect outfit for winter. You can also wear any casual sneakers with this outfit for a street style look.
↓ 5 – Older Men Swag With Beard
Coats with plaid patterns are a fantastic option for men over 50. If you want to jazz up your dressing game, then do give the plaid jacket a try. For this outfit idea, wear a soft gray colored shirt with a plaid pattern shirt in gray color. For a scarf, you can wear it in color matching your shirt or coat. A beard also looks ideal with this kind of a look.
↓ 4 – Red Carpet Inspired Look
You don’t have to keep the formal suit’s combo limited just to black and white; you can wear a formal three or two-piece suit in a lot of different colors despite your age. For example, you can wear formal pants and a coat in dark blue color with a bone white pleated shirt and pair them with a bright yellow silk tie. If Morgan Freeman can play with colors and be creative with his outfits, so can you.
↓ 3 – Hollywood Celebrity over 50 Style
If you want to wear a coat but keep it casual at the same time, instead of wearing a natural coat texture, go for one made in a rough material. This kind of coat will add a perfect blend of elegance and causality to your outfit. Pair this coat up with a regular pleated shirt tucked inside your jeans. For a scarf, go for the contrasting but bright colors—turquoise, red, orange, etc.
↓ 2 – Formal Dress
There are so many different options for formal dresses that are available for men over 50. For example, you can wear a well-tailored three-piece suit in a combo of black and white. You can wear a white formal pleated shirt and go for black pants, a coat, and a waistcoat. For extra jazz, you can wear a bow tie in black or red. Here’s the complete Men’s Business Casual Attire Guide.
↓ 1 – 50 Plus Street Style
For those older than 50 and who want to dress up according to the street style, this next outfit idea is perfect for you. For this, go for blue jeans and wear a different dull-colored button shirt on top. You can see a black waist-length coat to give yourself an entirely casual look. For accessories, you can wear any scarf in a contrasting color and a flat hat to complete the look—the best hat for a 50-year-old man.
Some questions that older men tend to ask while they transform their wardrobes and embark on a new fashion journey-
Q. Are watches out of fashion now?
A. Absolutely not! Wearing a watch gives you a sense of dignity and sophistication. No other accessory can make your outfit look as classy as a watch can. Watches can never go out of fashion. In fact, now there are thousands of different designs of materials and colors to choose from.
Q. Will a fedora work fine with my casual outfits?
A. Fedoras are a tricky piece of clothing and can look extremely classy when worn right. They do not usually go well with casual clothing. For donning a fedora the right way, first, you need to get your outfit on point. They usually look the best with formal outfits.
Q. Are belts bad for my health?
A. Belts are an optional piece of accessory, and they should only be worn if your bottoms are too loose. However, wearing a belt too tight can upset your digestive system and give you abdominal pains. So it is suggested to always be super vigilant before buying a belt and making sure it fits just fine.
Q. Should I wear skinny jeans in my 50’s?
A. There is nothing bad about wearing skinny jeans; it’s not about the age but more of your body shape. If you feel like you can pull off skinny jeans in your twenties, then go ahead. But many stylists recommended wearing suit pants or trousers in the ’50s as they look more classy and sophisticated.
Number 6 = how dare you be so homophobic and clearly completely ignorant of ‘gay’ men’s fashion.
Why try to make any distinction between a ‘homosexual’ man and a non homo? This is 2016 you know, not 1816. Stop trying to infer there is a wedge or gap between the senses of men’s fashions this way. Some of the most garish, camp ‘gay’ (or feminised) looking fashion I’ve ever seen, is draped around so called heterosexual men in the pubs and bars of Essex, London and Liverpool.
As if any self respecting homo would wear such an awful outfit from M&S in the first place – pah!
i thought the poof looked good .. m&s here i come
Hahahahaha…..;)
As if any self respecting man would wear such an awful outfit from M&S in the first place
This gentleman is a regular model for Paul Frederick, which has wardrobe items not only geared towards businessmen, but also the distinguished gay culture. I’m straight myself, but I love the flair that you can get from their clothing. Take a look at their website, and I’m sure you’ll agree. I’ve been shopping there for years.
AAntony, you say “Why try to make any distinction between a ‘homosexual’ man and a non homo?” and then you do the exact same thing in your last paragraph.
It doesn’t matter what you wear. Homosexuals will never enter the kingdom of God. For it’s unnatural and an abomination.
Actually, I think you misunderstood. BIGOTS will never enter the kingdom of God. For it’s unnatural and an abomination.
You know…just trying to give you some time to change.
Sexual immorality, in all its forms, to an unrepentant soul will be cut off from the presence of the Heavenly Father, bigot or not.
AAntony stop having a hissy fit dear
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heterophobic!
Completely agree with Anthony……homophobic and stereotypical comment. Unacceptable.
Everyone has an opinion… you seem to think this belongs to the minority of people…
You can’t avoid the homodor, perhaps that’s why “they” wear so much cologne.
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I was thinking with some sarcasm, “Thank god, now I have outfit designed for “our people!”
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I would like to see a fashion story that addresses older men that are a bit portly. Less affluent. We like like to look good too. These celebrities you show have stylists we have Supercuts. We shop Walmart and sales. Just because we’re not millionaires does that mean we have to settle for bad style? I need my job and try to avoid the hobo look.
I agree with JP Farnsworth! While I don’t buy my husbands clothes at WalMart, he does have that “belly”. I’d love to see some styles that would look good being worn to work, business casual, and things to put in his wardrobe that 1. go with jeans ( he is thrilled that his seniority and a few new rules allow him to wear jeans to work, even at a fortune 250 company) 2. is very quick to put together with minimal pieces as he could care less about what he wears “I sit behind a desk and computer all day, no one sees what I have on” Bless his heart, he could care less about clothes, it is all about comfort to him. If you tell him he doesn’t match, he looks down to make sure he has pants on. I guess that’s what I get for marrying a brilliant man whose mind is used for lots of important things that don’t include style.
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All these “How to Dress…” articles are entirely unrealistic.
1. Don’t use celebrities as examples. Average people do not make the same money or attempt to project the same trendy image as celebrities. We can’t afford to wear cutting edge D&G clothing. Moreover, we are held to a more conventional standard. Brad Pitt in his 50’s, who has the time and money to have a personal trainer and nutritionist, can get away with wearing a tight T-shirt under a fitted motorcycle jacket and tight jeans but some cubicle dweller in the accounting department in his 50’s would be laughed at for mid-life crisis if he wore something like that.
2. Too many suits and high-end sport coats featured. It’s no longer the trendy 80’s. American Gigolo, and Miami Vice are long gone. Honestly, how often does a man even wear a suit or sport coat outside of those in Wall Street finance, a bank loan or a job interview? Even wearing a sport coat for a casual outing is considered overdressed these days. I’m one of the few guys who wears a proper suit and tie at a wedding while there’s a sea of men in polo shirts, or mismatched sport coats, shirts, and pants in the church pews. So are the majority of American males in his 50’s slobs, or are the expectations of these “How to…” articles just out of touch? I think it’s the latter.
Instead these articles need to use real people. People on the street and show those who are progressive, or showing an appropriate amount of style or flair. Not models and celebrities.
These articles need to be realistic. Most men do not wear suits and sport coats unless it’s necessary for their jobs, high society, or for the most formal occasion and I say this as a male who has a large wardrobe of suits and sport coats.
Instead these articles need to address appropriate but stylish dress for the everyday man like sweaters, and nice jackets. Things that one could wear for a casual night out but without looking overdressed or a slob.
Finally, you may say you shouldn’t care what people say and even if everyone else is dressed like a slob you should dress better to stand out. But that’s not true. You have to dress appropriately for the occasion. No one likes a slob, but no one likes a snob either.
Im a retired gent and I know how to shop for myself within my means. Its knowing how and where to shop. If you have style/swag you too can look grand without spending a grand.
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50 and older! nice idea but I wish you would use older models with the variety of shapes and sizes reflecting that of older men, the images I see just leave me cold, a wasted page and wasted journalism, no guy over 50 is going to take you seriously, get real trend setters!!
Thank you…exactly. I don’t want to look like Tom Selleck. I want to know what is the best style for an average American…Not a Hollywood movie star…smh
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Great tips. The most important thing to dress up in your 50’s is the fitting of your clothes. Clothes that flatter makes you look even older. So go for the style in which you are comfortable and slips in smoothly.
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Well, don’t fashion magazines (even for women) always emphasize models and dress that are beyond the general population? How does it feel to be held to that expectation?
As older men, we should be working out, keep a 32 waist (or less) and have ample money for fashion. That’s the standard for women, are we not equal?
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Celebs in perfect shape and with unlimited budgets. Half of them are wearing ensembles that would earn me a, “are you f’ng kidding me?”. On the celebs? “Wow, he looks so counter-culture in his ill-fitting, high-cuffed, skinny-leg pants, and that t-shirt with an obscure or snarky slogan”. I’m just not ready to buy a yellow silk tie and single white glove for a “red-carpet” look. I don’t have washboard abs, a 6’4″ stature or a square jaw that looks like it was cut from a piece of granite. How about some regular Joes around town looking put together?
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Poor feminist generation nuetered emasculated men… listen up! Women have their beauty and that is their currency in trade. Men have their success, their intelligence, charisma and accomplishments. There is no equality and never will be. Nature made it that way, and all the feminism in the world will never change what’s been hardwired into our chromosomes. These women who want it all, career, children, equal opportunity are not playing to their strength and instead of embracing their feminimity, they try to play in both worlds and just piss of all of us men. And if you don’t think so, you better check between your legs to see if anything is still there. Don’t fall for all the politically correct BS.
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Great tips. The most important thing to dress up in your 50’s is the fitting of your clothes.
Don’t be one of those men who lets his style slide when he hits the big 50. You’ve got your look and the vast majority of your wardrobe in place.
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The main problem with these advice articles on how men in their 50’s should dress is that it is highly idealized. There is far too much advice on wearing sportcoats and the fact is that very few men wear or even own sportcoats anymore unless you are a celebrity who has a stylist.
I actually happen to be a slightly higher than median income individual with a closet full of sport coats — all of current design, and ranging from casual unconstructed light cotton summer sportcoats to more tailored wool pieces.
Let me tell you something: every time I even wear a casual unconstructed sportcoat and polo shirt, people condescendingly ask, “What are you all dressed up for?”
The fact is, very few males, in their fifties or other wise, dress in sportcoats or suits anymore unless it is required for their jobs (e.g. stock broker, finance), or they are attending a wedding or funeral. Gone are the days like in classic movies where all the men dressed in suits, ties, and fedoras with a cigarette hanging out of their moves. There are no moree Ward Cleavers out there who come to the family dining table in a suit and tie to ask how Wally and Beaver did at school today.
Don’t get me wrong. I love sportcoats and suits which is why I have way more of them in my wardrobe than the average male since I was shaped by the 80’s. But in today’s standards where men wear ghastly hoodies into their 40’s and 50’s, the sportcoat is now antiquated. The 80’s were the last golden age of the sportcoat.
The sportcoat is often seen as a rigid uniform. In fact, so many erroneously refer to a sportcoat or blazer as a “suit”.
Now some people might say that one should dress for one’s self and there is no need to dress like a slovenly slob even if everyone else is dressed that way. I disagree. I believe you should dress within a range of acceptability given the environment, and peers. You should neither be an underdressed boor (slob), or be pretentious and overdressed (snob).
It would be more helpful to ditch the unrealistic advice on suits and sportcoats and focus on what is considered tasteful casual wear. Nice age appropriate jackets, v-neck sweaters and cardigans, button down sport shirts, proper fitting chinos, and buckskin shoes. .
Thanks Mark, but I want to wear what I want to wear, and lots of Times it a sport coat or suit. This is a free country, with free individuals. I am not opposed to fitting in, but I want to have some fun. Not over the top, but looking good. If some don’t like it, that’s their problem. Decide what looks good and go for it I say. I like old school, so many times that’s what I do. Too bad.
And just because I dress up doesn’t mean I am pretentious or a snob. That is your judgmentalism. People wear what they want, and I won’t judge them or their motives, which I cannot know anyway. Enjoy life man.
Jeff, relax.
I’m not judging you. I don’t know you. If you think I’m judging you then that’s your own feelings of defensiveness that’s misinterpreting and selectively taking what you read from my post. You are highly mistaken.
If you don’t care or feel good about how you dress then go ahead and dress how you want. Wear formal wear to go shopping at Costco for all I care. But make no mistake. You are judged by how you dress in a given context and environment. Dress appropriately for the occasion is the safe advice.
My point is not how you or anyone else dresses. it is simply to point out that articles like these consider middle aged men as one dimensional. Assuming we should wear suits and sport coats and I still contend that is not how MOST men past the age of 35 dress these days unless you are on Wall Street.
Jeff, go ahead and wear what you want to wear. Um, where am I being judgemental? I think it’s your own defensiveness that’s selectively taking that message. I don’t know you. I don’t care what you are wearing.
Did I say anywhere what you or any other guy should wear? I don’t think so.
No, quite the opposite. I think my point was that these articles are one dimensional and assuming older men should wear nothing but suits and sport coats everywhere they go.
That these articles totally ignore the average guy and ignore smart casual wear like nice outerwear jackets, cardigans, brogues…things that are everyday stylish.
Oh and don’t kid yourself. You are judged by how you dress in a given context or environment and overdressing is as bad as underdressing and dressing for the occasion is NOT just about you and how you feel. That’s just being self centered. Dressing for the occasion is about being respectful of those around you. Wearing a suit and your Rolex to a wedding says, “I made an effort”. Wearing a v-neck sweater, and chinos, and loafers to have a beer at the pub with the fellas to watch the game on the big screen says, “I’m one of ya.”
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Why bring your sexuality into ? Clown !
Actually one of the better pages with examples one can actually emulate. I read through the comments which reek of American exceptionalism coupled with excuses but want to add my voice for a job well done. If you cant afford stylish clothes in the good ole usa then you need a reality check since clothes here are so cheap relative to income you might consider finding a second job or manage your priorities. News flash…..most other countries have clothing prices way higher relative to income than you could even imagine. Thank you for the photographic advice. I am not 50 quite yes, by a month or so, but I appreiciate the advice on how to manage my look. Rob’s comment is dead on! Of course there has to be some homo talk…..I mean they constitute only like 2 percent of the population…. lets hear about they “stinky preference again” why not. 7, 9, 14 and 15 rock! at lease for me! Thanks again and God bless!
Thank you so much Enick, for your kind words, support and most importantly for understanding that every individual has their own taste, budget and preferences and it’s not possible to cater to everyone’s choices in a single article.
Best wishes for your fifties and Happy Birthday in advance.
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Are the people behind those nasty comments really that clueless or just insecure? If you didn’t want to see what this guys ideas were, you wouldn’t have clicked on it. I found this information excellent and I think I’ve come up with some good ideas. As for the rest of you, good luck.
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Who would have guessed this article would have caused so much vitriol and so many arguments. I dont have a problem with trying to look like David Bowie except in his Ziggy Stardust days. I like to wear suits and sportscoats so will continue to wear them even if everyone else is “business casual”.
The one thing I will add is that short shorts are not for the over 50s unless you are at a pool and intend to swim.
Any idea where can I buy suede hat ( grandfather style ) ?
This is just a junk advertising article, why are you gays so obsessed with it?
An “Advertising article” refers to one where a product or service is being sold. What exactly do you feel is being sold here?
Also, you can always put your point across without being hateful you know.
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Rule #1 – Never call what you’re wearing an “outfit”.
Would love to know what it should be called instead 😀
Good looks if you live in the North or in Northern Europe. I love tweeds, sports coats, etc, but in Houston, Texas, that works maybe three months a year.