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Mary Webb | Style. Confidence. Life

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Style. Confidence. Embracing life.
Age is not a limitation.
Dress well. Live well. Don’t stop becoming.
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I’m in my sixties. I’m very aware my outfit introduces me before I even open my mouth. I know women my age are often expected to fade into the background. But I still have plenty to say. Here are four ways I dress to make an impression—not disappear. 1. I wear something that expresses my personality. 2. I love colour, print, and a little romance. This blouse brings all three. If you’re unsure where to start, choose one piece you’re excited to wear and build around it. It doesn’t have to be loud, but it should feel like you. 3. I give the outfit an interesting silhouette. 4. Here, it’s the full denim culottes. I’ve tucked the blouse and added a belt to define the waist while letting the culottes have their volume. The tall boots balance that volume. 5. I let my accessories be noticed. 6. A printed blouse doesn’t automatically mean the necklace has to whisper. The pink necklace picks up a colour in the print, so there’s a connection between them. And the oversized sunglasses? I like a little drama. That hasn’t diminished with age. 7. I dress for the woman I am today. 8. I don’t need to recreate my younger self. But I’m not trading in everything I enjoy for someone else’s idea of what a woman in her sixties should wear, either. My only question is: How much do I love it? You don’t have to dress like me to be visible. Understated style can have just as much intention and personality. But if you’ve stopped wearing things you love because you’ve been told they’re “too much” at your age, it’s worth asking: too much for whom? What’s one thing you refuse to tone down? taken in Toronto, Ontario by @iammarywebb
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“You’re lifting too heavy for a woman. You don’t want to get bulky.” That was the advice a man at the gym decided I needed. What I wish I’d said? “Why are you assuming that being smaller is more important to me than being stronger?” I’m a woman in my sixties. My training goals deserve more consideration than whether someone else thinks muscles look feminine. And even if I wanted visible muscles, why would that be a problem? Here are four reasons I’m not choosing lighter weights and it has nothing to do with getting bulky: 1. Maintaining and building muscle.We lose muscle and strength with age. Resistance training helps counter those losses. I want to build strength, not hold myself back because someone thinks I should stay small. 2. Supporting bone strength. Progressive resistance training can help maintain or improve bone strength—an important consideration after menopause. Osteoporosis runs in my family, so maintaining strong bones is particularly important to me. 3. Making everyday life easier now. Carrying groceries, climbing stairs, lifting a suitcase. I want the strength to keep doing those things for myself. 4. Preserving my independence for the years ahead. My goal is to stay fully mobile for the rest of my life. There are no guarantees, but I want to give myself the best chance of continuing to move freely, do what I enjoy, and take care of myself. That doesn’t mean grabbing the heaviest dumbbell in the gym. It means choosing resistance that challenges you, learning good technique, and progressing as you become stronger. “Heavy” is relative to your ability. Your starting point and progression should also account for your health, especially if you have osteoporosis or a previous fracture. In that case, guidance from a qualified professional with experience in osteoporosis can help you train appropriately. But “you’re a woman” is not a training plan. And “you might get bulky” is not a reason to hold yourself back. Have you ever been told to lift lighter weights because you’re a woman—and did it change how you trained? taken in Toronto, Ontario by @iammarywebb
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3 days ago
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When the sales associate suggested, “Maybe you would prefer something longer,” I wish I’d asked: “What makes you think I’d prefer that?” I was trying on a short skirt, because that was what I wanted. If I wanted a longer one, that’s what I would try on. Now, suggesting another length isn’t automatically an insult. But in that conversation, it was a judgment about what was suitable for a woman my age. I’m tired of the idea that getting older means we should cover more, stand out less, and make ourselves easier for other people to approve of. After decades of getting dressed, I have a pretty good understanding of what I like. I can appreciate someone’s styling expertise, but I don’t need their age rules. Here’s what I actually consider when choosing a skirt: -Does it sit properly at the waist and hips? -Does it stay where I want when I walk and sit? -Do I like the proportions with my top and shoes? -Am I comfortable showing that much leg? Those questions help me decide whether a skirt works for me. My birthday doesn’t. And so I bought the short skirt. Choosing a longer skirt is just as valid. The point is that it should be your preference, not an obligation someone assigns you. What have you been told you’re “too old” to wear and what did you do next? by @iammarywebb
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6 days ago
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I could write a long list of all the things I’m thankful for. But most of them are right here in this video. ❤️ Together around the table, catching up, laughing, and making more memories. It’s a lot to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours. 🍂 #thanksgiving #thankful #canadianthanksgiving🇨🇦 by @iammarywebb
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7 days ago
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Holiday ready in my new @jjshouseofficial dress.A new dress doesn’t mean the whole outfit has to be new. JJ’s House gifted me this deep green velvet dress, and I immediately thought of two ways to wear it for the holidays: and the only thing I need to change are my shoes. Pink cowboy boots for a little fun, or my Manolo maryjanes for a dressier evening. The strap and contrasting toe feel very current. The shoes themselves are more than ten years old. That’s my favourite kind of trend: one I can find in my own closet. Use MW992926 for 10% off your order at JJ’s House. And dsave this post to come back to th disount code later. Which shoes would you choose? Dress gifted by @jjshouseofficial. #jjshouseofficial #gifted #shopmycloset #styleover50 #agelessstyle by @iammarywebb
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15 days ago
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Can you believe they said this to my face. #over50style #styleover60 #womenover50 #proaging #tips taken in Toronto, Ontario by @iammarywebb
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16 days ago
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There was absolutely nothing wrong with the first outfit. But sometimes “fine” just isn’t where I want to stop. Playing with proportion, texture and contrast can completely change an outfit—and suddenly, the whole look has a different energy. That’s the fun of personal style. You don’t have to fix anything. You just get to decide how far you want to take it. Would you stop at fine—or bring the drama? taken in Toronto, Ontario by @iammarywebb
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19 days ago
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I think one of the quieter gifts of getting older is realizing how many things you never needed to apologize for in the first place. Being visible. Dressing up. Wanting more. Liking beautiful things. Having opinions. Taking up a little room in the world. I’m still unlearning some of it. But I’m getting much better at saying: this is who I am, this is what I like, and I’m not sorry about it. What have you stopped apologizing for? by @iammarywebb
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The clothes are only the starting point. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the first outfit. But it felt unfinished to me. So I added a layer with pattern and texture, jewellery for a little shine, and sunglasses because, well… sunglasses. Same shorts. Same sweater. Same shoes, though with the addition of a little sock. I didn’t need a better outfit. I needed to style the one I already had. That’s the difference between putting on clothes and getting dressed. Which version feels more like you? #personalstyle #outfitstyling #stylingideas #styleinspiration #styleover50 personal style | outfit styling | how to style an outfit by @iammarywebb
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21 days ago
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Makeup doesn’t need an age limit—but it does need to work with the skin we have now. For me, that means an eye pencil that glides without tugging and a mascara that makes the most of every single lash. That’s exactly what I found with @primeprometics. 🤍 Because mature eyes deserve makeup designed with them in mind. Want to try them? Use code PROAGE10 for 10% off. Products gifted by @primeprometics by @iammarywebb
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Apparently, I’ve been preparing for Fall 2026 for years. 😂 Tailoring. Romance. Colour. Prints. Texture. So many of the things showing up on the runways are already hanging in my closet. And maybe that’s what I like most about this season. I’m not interested in reinventing myself every time fashion changes direction. I’m interested in seeing what’s new, deciding what speaks to me, and making it mine. Sometimes that means buying something new. Sometimes it means realizing the thing I already own suddenly looks very current again. Trends are inspiration. Personal style is the filter. And apparently, my filter and Fall 2026 are getting along very well. Which fall trend are you most excited to wear—tailoring, romance, colour, prints or texture? fall fashion trends 2026 • fall style for women over 50 • fashion over 50 • personal style over 50 • fall outfit inspiration • colourful fall fashion • tailoring trends for fall taken in Toronto, Ontario by @iammarywebb
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A little re-introduction, for some of the new faces around here. 👋 I’m Mary. I’m in my 60s, I love fashion and beauty, and I have absolutely no interest in becoming invisible just because I’m getting older. Around here, we talk about style over 50.....but never about “dressing your age.” We talk about beauty over 50.....but not about trying to look 20 years younger. And we talk about aging.....because I think there’s a much more interesting conversation to be had than simply telling women to “embrace it.” You’ll also find a fair bit of real life here. Getting dressed. Staying strong. Trying new things. Changing my mind. Occasionally ignoring my own advice. And figuring out what a good life looks like at this particular stage of it. I don’t believe getting older means becoming a different woman. If anything, I think it gives us the opportunity to become more fully ourselves. So if you’re interested in fashion, beauty, confidence and what it actually looks like to keep showing up for your life as you get older, welcome. I think you’ll like it here. ❤️ by @iammarywebb
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