Best evening wear for women over 50 in 2024 | members only

3. LET DRAPED TOPS AND DRESSES SOLVE BODY CONCERNS. There’s a really good reason luxurious designer evening gowns feature fabric that’s softly draped, artfully ruched or gracefully wrapped.

All that gathered fabric elegantly hides bulges and extra pounds … and looks fabulous on everyone regardless of size and shape. These design details are built-in confidence boosters, and you

can also find them now in some of the best evening tops. Try the JESSICA LONDON SHIMMERY SIDE-GATHER TUNIC IN BLACK SHIMMER ($45, ellos.us), DONNA KARAN’S NEW YORK WOMEN’S LONG SLEEVE

BURNOUT VELVET FAUX-WRAP TOP IN BLACK/GOLD MULTI ($59, macys.com) or the AQUA FAUX WRAP TOP IN CHAMPAGNE OR BLACK ($78, bloomingdales.com) and stop stressing over a wiggly middle. The same

strategy works for dressier nights — like a wedding or charity dinner — when long, draped maxi dresses like the BANANA REPUBLIC BIAS CUT VELVET MAXI DRESS IN COPPER OR BLACK ($180,

bananarepublic.gap.com) provide the magical touch. (Left to right) Ann Taylor Sequin Column Midi Skirt in Silver Spark; Modern Supply by Sanctuary Everyday Sequin Tee in Taupe; Liz Claiborne

Women’s Long Sleeve Button-down Shirt in Black Sequins. Photo Collage: AARP; (Source: Ann Taylor; Kohl's; JCPenney) 4. ADD SEQUINS FOR MAXIMUM SPARKLE AND COMPLIMENTS. Nothing beats

the shimmer and shine of sequins for lighting up the night and getting a “Love your outfit!” compliment. Sequins grab the spotlight so choose a top or a skirt, depending on where you want

the attention. A sequined top like the ANNA-KACI WOMEN’S LONG SLEEVE SEQUIN TOP ROUND NECK SPARKLE BLOUSE IN BLACK AND GOLD OR GOLD ($33, target.com) will add a luminous glow to your face,

while a sequined skirt like the ANN TAYLOR SEQUIN COLUMN MIDI SKIRT IN SILVER SPARK ($97, anntaylor.com) will emphasize shapely curves. On a flattery note: Do your body a favor and skip

sequined pants. Unlike the simpler sleeker lines of a skirt, shiny pants are difficult to wear and amplify everything you want to keep to yourself. Black sequins are a smart choice for those

who wear a lot of black and want to create a more dynamic monochromatic evening look. For example, just add LIZ CLAIBORNE WOMEN’S LONG SLEEVE BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT IN BLACK SEQUINS ($41,

jcpenney.com) to any black skirt or pant or pair the MODERN SUPPLY BY SANCTUARY EVERYDAY SEQUIN TEE IN BLACK ($32, kohls.com) with a black blazer and black pants for a pulled-together

“pantsuit” look for work festivities. But if you really want to make a statement, just throw a sequin duster like the BOSTON PROPER PAILLETTE BELL SLEEVE DUSTER IN GOLD OR BLACK MULTI ($180,

bostonproper.com) over any basic black outfit or dress to turn it into a showstopper. Between us, neutral sequins in black, brown, gold, silver and beige offer the most versatile and

sophisticated look. Bright and pastel sequins can look cute at 16, tacky at 50 and boring after the first wearing. (Left to right) Lane Bryant Sweetheart-Neck Sweater Dress in Black; Open

Edit Women’s Button Sweater Midi Dress in Purple Magenta; Eloquii Scarf Sweater Dress in Evergreen. Photo Collage: AARP; (Source: Lane Bryant; Nordstrom; Eloquii) 5. LET SWEATER DRESSES

PROVIDE STAR QUALITY. Knit midi dresses are not flashy and splashy, but they do grab the spotlight. In fact, they’re one of the biggest cold-weather evening wear trends showing up at

restaurants, reunions and cocktail parties. Their allure is due to a mix of shapely confidence and a desire to stay stylishly cozy and comfy. Don’t let the sweater-y minimalist style fool

you. Dresses like the LANE BRYANT SWEETHEART-NECK SWEATER DRESS IN BLACK ($100, lanebryant.com), A NEW DAY’S WOMEN’S LONG SLEEVE MAXI SWEATER DRESS IN RED ($40, target.com) the OPEN EDIT

WOMEN’S BUTTON SWEATER MIDI DRESS IN PURPLE MAGENTA OR OLIVE IVY ($80, nordstrom.com) and the ELOQUII SCARF SWEATER DRESS IN EVERGREEN OR MAROON BANNER ($130, eloquii.com) offer a perfect

backdrop for shoes, boots and jewelry and have desk-to-dinner-to-party versatility.