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If youre shopping for the best linen dresses for women over 50, Im sharing the styles I think are worth considering, along with a few tips to help you avoid the boxy, oversized looks that can sometimes give linen a bad reputation

Miller/Donaldson Collection/Getty Images Perhaps Marilyn's most daring on-screen look, this embellished gown from 1959's Some Like It Hot featured a translucent mesh upper and a low-cut back

If you have a cocktail party or formal event, wear shoes with high heels, metallic accents, and/or jewel embellishments to add a special occasion style to your simple black dress

Sheath dresses create a polished, professional appearance that's perfect for graduation

Varley puff coat such a cool brand ($159)

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