The Most Elegant Over 50s I Know Are Ditching Jeans and Trainers For This Trouser and Sandal Combo
No need for denim and trainers—chic over 50s are wearing this summer trouser and shoe combination instead.
Before denim shorts and white trainers take over your wardrobe with another warm spell on the horizon, might I suggest considering a more elevated alternative?
Stepping out in one of the chicest warm-weather outfits I've spotted this season, Cindy Crawford swapped her usual denim for a pair of tailored trousers in an elegant shade of beige. Lighter than their denim counterparts and therefore far better suited to rising temperatures, these polished trousers offer all the ease of jeans whilst delivering a much more refined finish.
Styled simply with a classic tank top and sunglasses, had Cindy reached for blue jeans instead, the outfit would have felt considerably more casual; the tailored silhouette brings a sophistication that simple ensembles feel much more intentional.
In another inspired styling move, Crawford skipped predictable white trainers in favour of delicate strappy sandals. Whilst trainers will always earn their place during days packed with walking, they rarely look quite as elegant as a sleek sandal. Together, the tailored trousers and minimal sandals create a simple foundation that feels easy yet polished.
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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
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