Felice's Fashion PicksMy husband and I are both loving Emily in Paris on Netflix, and have just finished Season 3 which we binge watched. One of our favorite characters is Sylvie Grateau who runs the advertising agency where Emily works. Sylvie is a bad ass boss played by 59 year old French actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
Sylvie wears very little make-up, her hair is free flowing and natural (you know, that just had sex look). Sylvie embraces her age unapologetically. Her breasts are not the perky 30 year olds but they look great and her skin is gorgeous but definitely that of a 50 year old. And — it all looks great on her because she wears her age with confidence.
What I love most about Sylvie is she gives BA50s and 60s permission to be our age with sass and confidence.
The stylists have given Sylvie a wardrobe that is wildly sexy. Her blouses and dresses usually have an outrageously low cut neckline with full chest exposure. Sylvie is a Parisian and most of us will not be taking a page from her style book…. but, perhaps Sylvie can push us a bit to play with color choices and embrace our bodies more?
Here’s some great sexy blouse looks we found for you, inspired by Sylvie, that we think would be great for BA50’s.
Maeve Cowl-Neck Blouse
The name “Maeve” references a purple flower, a Greek goddess, and a famously beautiful Irish warrior queen. In light of these inspirations, it’s no surprise that their collection is structured yet delicate, a representation of beauty and strength at once. Each Maeve design is refined, flattering, and – best of all – exclusively ours.
The Odells Eileen Shimmer Top
Polyester, lurex. Pullover styling. Hand wash. Imported
Blue Tassel Silk Blouse
Silk. Button front. Dry clean. Imported.
Quinne Silk Button-Up Shirt
Fall in love with the luxe look and feel of this drapey button-up cut from pure silk with a tuckable shirttail hem.
The Standard Women’s Stretch Silk Button-Up Shirt
Stretch-silk constructions both softens and polishes the look of this classic button-up that is perfect for desk-to-dinner days.
Maeve Puff-Sleeved Top
Puffed sleeves lend a soft, breezy quality to this wear-everywhere blouse. Balance its tailored fit with a twirl-worthy maxi skirt and bow-tie flats for a look that’s sure to earn you compliments.
Maeve Puff-Sleeved Top
Puffed sleeves lend a soft, breezy quality to this wear-everywhere blouse. Balance its tailored fit with a twirl-worthy maxi skirt and bow-tie flats for a look that’s sure to earn you compliments.
By Anthropologie Sheer V-Neck Blouse
Due to the sheer fabrication of this piece, consider styling it over another layer. Polyester. Button front. Machine wash. Imported.
By Anthropologie Relaxed Buttondown Blouse
Polyester. Front patch pockets. Button front. Machine wash. Imported.