Style Over 50: Fall's Primitive Patterns

Once again, designers have dipped their brushes in the colors of the natural world to create primitive patterns for their modern clothing designs. Garments with tribal colors and patterns are wonderful for those early fall days and evenings that feel more like summer than autumn. I particularly love the primitive patterns with berry colors--red, purple or blue--like the Lotta Stensson Cascade Robe in Purple Women ($289) above. This simple, earthy design is perfect for the woman over 50 planning an evening out with friends.



If you bought a tribal garment or two last year, you’re in luck: they’re still fashionable this year. If you would like to add the tribal look to your fall 2011 wardrobe, there are lots of dresses, tops and accessories to choose from. Below is a sample of flattering tribal fashions online for women over 50 in a wide range of prices.



Here's a comfortable Torn by Ronny Kobo Morgan Long Dress ($194) from Shopbop's designer collection.















If you're looking for something shorter, take a peek at the Jones New York Dresses Shawl Wrap Dress ($128) below.















This Rabbit Rabbit Tribal Print Sheer Dress (was $70, now $49) has a light, flared handkerchief skirt that is ultra-comfortable and feminine.











TRIBAL TOPS

Here are a few tribal tops. The longer tunic styles will look great with leggings or skinny jeans. And try pairing the shorter ones with jeans or a jean skirt.







Lotta Stensson Sahara Tunic Women ($178)











Tolani Rebecca Tunic in Elephant Paisley Women ($152)







Anne Klein Tribal Pleated Shell (was $225, now $122.99)















Notations® Kingsburg Side Ruched Duet Wrap Top (was $40, now $20)







PRIMITIVE ACCENTS

You'll find tribal scarves and jewelry are also trendy. Here are two pairs of earrings from Shopbop.













Shashi Petit Indian Tribal Earrings ($29)















Alkemie Jewelry Tribal Urchin Earrings ($154)