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Your True Self Blog in 2023: Top Ten Readers’ Favorite Style Posts

Welcome to my annual review of the top ten readers’ favorite style posts at Your True Self Blog! These are my blog posts that got the most views throughout the past year. If you don’t see your favorites here, please let us know what they are by leaving a reply below this listing. Enjoy some link love now by clicking on your favorite subjects below to see the full article.

The results of this overview indicate that the rich, plush feel of velvet is well loved by women all over the world. Four style categories in this top ten list are velvet items.

Some of these top ten have been winners in past years as well. Number one has been the favorite by far for the past few years! In 2023, it has earned the most views just about every day of the year. Wow! If you go see it, please leave a reply to tell us what you think. Despite the fact that many women are inspired by it, it has also been somewhat controversial with a few. So I would be fascinated to hear your feedback.

This blog is my place to gather all my outfit ideas and organize them. That makes it easy to create new looks to refresh whatever I have. I’m sharing it all with you so you can get the same benefits.

I aim to make sure that everything I do on this blog is wearable for all women, including over 60 as I am in that category. So be assured that age doesn’t matter!

And now, without further ado, here are the winners of the year!

Top Ten Readers’ Favorite Style Posts 2023:

#10 – How Many Ways Are There to Style Women’s Khaki Pants Outfits?

From J.Crew

Khaki pants are similar to blue jeans in their versatility and usefulness.  In this post, I explore the different ways to style women’s khaki pants outfits — from color to unique touches to outfit inspiration. Age doesn’t matter since this is such a classic piece that can be worn to work or for casual everyday living.

#9 – How to Style a Velvet Jacket or Blazer Every Day of the Festive Season

Belda Blazer from Peruvian Connection with jeans and unique accessories

This is the second in a series of posts on velvet pieces, from jackets to tops, skirts, pants, dusters and kimonos. The first post of this series was a style tip using velvet pants or skirts (you can find it HERE.) As usual, I give you plenty of outfit ideas to make it easy for you to get dressed with style every day. You can wear velvet for the holidays, in the evenings or any day just for you. In this article, I show you how to style your velvet jacket or blazer for every day of the festive season. Wear what you love. Go ahead and treat yourself to this soft material any time.

#8 – 7th in a Series of Velvet Outfit Ideas:  How to Style Velvet Skirts

From Soft Surroundings

This is the 7th in my series of velvet outfit ideas. I started the series with posts on outfit combinations using velvet tops, velvet bottoms, velvet coverups and a half a dozen style tips. This favorite post is all about how to style velvet skirts. In this, I list over 40 ways to wear them.

#7 – Over 45 Ways to Wear Lace Tops for Your Outfit Inspiration

Lace top from Draper’s & Damon’s

Lace is for anytime you want to be romantic or get in touch with your feminine side or just feel pretty. It dresses things up and is great for festive events, such as the holidays. Age doesn’t matter. This readers’ favorite style post gives you more ideas on how to wear your lace tops.

#6 – How to Carry a Backpack After a Certain Age

Joyce Carpati with vintage Chanel backpack – from “Elegant, Undefeated, Stylish Grandmother” at A Day Magazine

I decided to cover this subject after a professional lady of a certain age said that backpacks are only fit for very young women.  I thought to myself, “I like backpacks and would carry one myself from time to time.  Why not?” My readers are obviously interested in finding out how to wear backpacks in a classy way. This readers’ favorite style post helps you to find what’s right for you.

#5 – How to Wear Velvet Pants for Comfort and Style

Lady Velvet from Vogue Mexico with Rachel Zoe’s FW 12 Look

This is the fifth in my series of outfit combinations created with velvet pieces. In the first four posts of this series, I shared outfit ideas for velvet jackets or blazers, velvet tops, velvet kimonos and dusters and a style tip too! Velvet is great for evening, holidays and even for lounging at home. It comes in all pant styles such as palazzos, crops and joggers. This readers’ favorite style post has all sorts of ways to show you how to wear velvet pants for comfort and style. Age doesn’t matter. It makes getting dressed a pleasure!

#4 – How to Style Velvet Tops of All Sorts

The Velvet Shirt from Soft Surroundings as a jacket with jeans

This is the third in my series of velvet outfit combinations. The first was a style tip (see HERE) and the second was all about a velvet blazer or jacket (see HERE.) The next four posts in this series cover a velvet duster or kimono (HERE), velvet pants (HERE) velvet skirts (HERE) and a velvet dress (HERE). This is an update, with more outfit combinations and looks than previously. I start out this post with a style tip and then follow that with outfit ideas for how you can style velvet tops of all sorts. This outfit inspiration makes it easy for you to get dressed quick, get more use out of your velvet pieces and feel like a million bucks every day. Feel free to print these out and keep them handy in the fall and winter.

#3 – Over 50 Ways to Wear a Tulle Skirt Anytime & Anywhere

My Secret Garden Tulle Maxi Skirt from Chicwish with an embellished sweater

You will steal the spotlight day or night with a full tulle skirt. In this post, you’ll find ways to wear a tulle skirt day or night for any season from dressed up to dressed down. What a luxury to be able to wear this girlie piece in so many ways nowadays!

#2 – How to Dress Like Stevie Nicks While Remaining Your True Self

From “Stevie’s Hidden Talent: 16 Rare Photographs of Stevie Nicks Doing Ballet” at Vintage.es

When Stevie Nicks is on tour, many concert-goers enjoy dressing like her when they go to see her play. But you can borrow her style anytime you want! If you want to know how to dress like Stevie Nicks, you can do that while remaining true to yourself.

Stevie’s performance outfits are very feminine and non-revealing overall. So age doesn’t matter. It’s no wonder she can perform in her 70’s and still look good.

As for the rest of us, an outfit modeled on Stevie’s flowing and embellished stage costumes can make for some beautiful evening dressing. You can try a full-on look or you can just wear one touch with your favorite basics. Use a one-touch approach for everyday occasions.

Stevie once said, “Don’t be a lady; be a legend.” That’s exactly what she did, because today she is an icon – in fashion as well as in rock ‘n’ roll. And we are lovin’ it!

If you haven’t yet, check this one out for all sorts of ways to add a touch or an overall vibe of Stevie’s dramatic femininity.

#1 – How to Dress Like an Artist and Look Young

Valerie and Jean (the Idiosyncratic Fashionistas), Debra Rapoport, Diana Gabriel and Carol Markel showing how to dress like artists – from The Guardian

Did you know when you dress in a colorful way with artistic flair you project an air of youthfulness? See how to dress like an artist and look young by being yourself and having fun!

This is an award-winning post given the amount of attention my readers have given it. If you haven’t seen it yet, you just might want to check out why it gets so many views day after day and year after year…!

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This post is linked up with Fancy Friday at Nancy’s Fashion Style.

Thank you for visiting Your True Self!

Angie

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