![Jones New York V-Neck Faux Wrap Dress](http://www.jny.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-jonesny-Site/Sites-jonesny-catalog/default/v1312949367324/products/PG.10260984.JJ418XX.PZ.jpg)
This past weekend, I flipped through the Harper’s Bazaare “Age” issue. Call me a glutton for punishment, but I’m always curious to see what the youth-oriented magazines think women of a certain age should be wearing. I begin with the 20-something recommendations and work my way up. As a rule, I always find the fashion recommendations for women in their 20s, 30s and even 40s appropriate and flattering. But then…but then, I move to the suggestions for women over 50 and I’m invariably horrified. The clothes recommended for mature women are usually either very dull or the complete opposite--three ring frenetic.
That's not entirely true with Harper's Bazaare this month. The magazine is recommending that over 50 women “mix and match primary colors for a fresh look" this fall. Hmmm--that sounds like good advice. For example, there's a photo of Houston socialite Becca Cason Thrash wearing a bright green Jason Wu dress. Or how about the ruby Jones New York V-Neck Faux Wrap Dress
But wait. I also love the rich jewel tones—emerald, sapphire, ruby—that are hot this fall. Harper's Bazaare recommends rich jewel tones for women over 60. I say: Why wait a decade? Below are some of my favorite picks in a bold color or jewel tone for women over 50.
![Jones New York Suits One Button Jacket](http://www.jny.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-jonesny-Site/Sites-jonesny-catalog/default/v1312949367324/products/PG.10226297.JJ555XX.PZ.jpg)
Jones New York Suits One Button Jacket
![Jones New York Pleated Neck Sheath Dress,](http://www.jny.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-jonesny-Site/Sites-jonesny-catalog/default/v1312949367324/products/PG.10260227.JJC92XX.PZ.jpg)
Jones New York Pleated Neck Sheath Dress,
![Jones New York Trench Coat,](http://www.jny.com/on/demandware.static/Sites-jonesny-Site/Sites-jonesny-catalog/default/v1312949367324/products/PG.JW1MZ065GC.RUBRDFB.PZ.jpg)
Jones New York Trench Coat,
From Shabby Apple...
![Upper East Side](http://www.shabbyapple.com/images/Product/icon/383.jpg)
Upper East Side
From Hessnatur...
Hemp/Organic Cotton Skirt
From Shopbop...
![Marc by Marc Jacobs Michaela Silk Dress](http://g-images.amazon.com/images/G/01/Shopbop/p/pcs/products/marcj/marcj4056136629/marcj4056136629_p1_1-0_254x500.jpg)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Michaela Silk Dress