Well I was finally able to go to Talbots the other day and REALLY shop! And I wore this casual summer outfit for a 50-year-old woman. Do you remember actual shopping? Where you go inside a store, you look at stuff in your size, and you actually try it all on. Then you buy it. Of course, I had a return from all my previous online purchasing, and that had to be returned to a different register. But, NO CURBSIDE PICK-UP.

No virtual shopping and e-chats… Boy was it ever FUN!!! Talbots was ready for me. I called ahead and was delighted to find out that the store was really open. I had to wear a mask of course. All the clothes that I tried on but didn’t purchase, were put on a rack and are stored at the store in the backroom for 24 hours before being returned to the sales floor.
I could have arranged for a free personal shopper as that would have ensured that the staff person could go retrieve items for me in different sizes. Instead, I ran back and forth and actually got in 3000 steps in my shopping spree.
Casual Summer Outfit for a 50-year-old Woman
The photos show one fun outfit that I got. It’s a darling colorful print cotton knit skort in the “T by Talbots” line with a coordinating white, stubby knit sleeveless quarter zip top. The top is a bit long so I just ruched it a bit so that the proportions looked right. For shoes, I wore standard white leather Keds sneakers and white sport socks.

My earrings were a gift from my friend, Ellen and have some pink and blue in the flowered design that coordinates with the skort colors.

All in all, it was a fabulous trip to Talbots. I was so happy to be back in the stores. Stay tuned for more looks in upcoming blogs. Stay safe. And enjoy stimulating the economy with your mask in place!
I hope you enjoyed this Casual Summer Outfit for a 50-year-old Woman post.
XO.
Dr. Julie
I’m sure Talbots was happy to see you, too!
Jerry,
The sales staff were all laughing when I told them how excited I was to ACTUALLY BE IN the store!
XO
Julie
Very cute! Glad you finally got back out there!
Thanks Col,
There’s an economy and I’m all about supporting it! (The fact that I LOVE to shop is secondary…)
XO
Julie
Dr. Julie-
I am continually enthralled with your blogs, especially now during this bleak time! I’ll bet that all your fans are just as obsessed with your sassy, kick-assy and always classy tips!
Ann
Thank you so much Ann! I’m so glad to be viewed as sassy, classy and kick-assy! Happy Early Fourth of July to you!
XO
Julie
PS Please forward my blog to any like-minded friends who might enjoy my posts! You sound like lots of fun!