a look at my new haircut and back to summer basics
today is our last day for our summer retrospective: we’re featuring your favorite post from the month of August: a look at my new haircut and back to summer basics. as you all know, hair maintenance has been a bit of a challenge this year. i spent the majority of the spring and summer growing it out. but when restrictions were lifted here in Athens, and I could return to the salon, i got a new look. as many of you have shared with me, you like my hair short(er). so that’s what i went with. so here’s one last look at summer before we head into our fall lineup.
back to summer basics
the dog days of summer have arrived. and while the temps can be downright sweltering at times come August, every once in awhile, a mini-cool front blows through. on those days, i reach for summer basics. and let’s face it, what beats a pair of white denim jeans, a gingham shirt, and sandals? it’s an easy peasy outfit from head to toe J.Crew one of my go-to brands for classic style since 1983. to be certain, there’s just something so classic and chic about a simple outfit. just add a wicker handbag and this outfit is good to go on any summer day.
a perfectly preppy summer outfit
shirt | denim | sandals | wicker handbag | similar belt | similar bracelet | similar silver hoops
love the updated vintage straight jean from J.Crew. the button fly adds an old school vibe while the high waist keeps these jeans firmly rooted in 2020. i liked the fit of these jeans so much i purchased a pair in cape blue wash.
a wicker handbag is my constant companion may through august. and i love to add silver cuffs into the mix every chance i get come summer.
shirt | denim | sandals | wicker handbag | similar belt | similar bracelet | similar silver hoops
a look at my new haircut
for those readers who follow Style at a Certain Age on Instagram, you’ve seen my latest ‘do.’ many of you have already requested a few photos from all four angles. so the next few photos are for you. i know many of you were rooting for team short along with my amazing stylist Lyric. i can’t tell you how excited she was when i walked into the salon last week. she and her assistant had their fingers crossed and clippers ready for a short hairstyle. i am totally loving this new summer haircut and i know many of you will too. so here’s a look at my new haircut.
happy Monday, gang!
Absolutely beautiful 👍🌟
Now….THAT is a great cut !
Suits you well.
I love your hair short Beth, your face shape is well suited for it. So happy
you went for it.
This is such a great sophisticated look for you. I love it!
I love your new haircut. I liked your longer hair cut, but this cut is more you.
This style much better. Sassy!
I love, love your haircut, Beth. I think you look bright, fresh, and sassy with this look. It’s always fun to try something new (i.e. the longer look) but I felt (only my opinion) that it made you look older than you are. I’ve struggled during these months with my own hair and let it grow a little only to realize that it makes me look tired and older, even though I might have on makeup. Love your blog..I am 73 and you are a ray of sunshine with great styling ideas……
Wow! Love your new haircut! I think short and edgy is the way to go for you! I wish I could come see Lyric and get a great style like that. But alas, Illinois is a far way off.
From head to toe, you rock! Borrowing that fun expression from the younger crowd. LOVE your new ‘do. Kudos to Lyric (love that name!). You’re also able to make dark polish on your tootsies look good, Beth! Great start to a new week. Love and hugs from Texas~
adorable new do!
Love, love, love your new do!
You are such a beautiful lady no matter long or short dooooooos.
Great style!
I think this hair style suits you so much better. I really like it!
Yes! The new haircut makes you look ten years younger and sooo chic! Love it!
Hello from Maxville, Ontario, Canada, Beth,
I love your fresh new haircut- looks smashing! And, I follow you every day and so look forward to each your post whether it be fashion, family, food or how you have coped with the death of your beloved husband (with grace and dignity).
My classic style is similar to yours- I have been ordering from Talbots, Ann Taylor and Nordstrom, since long before they opened in Canada and I so enjoy seeing how you style each outfit.
Most sincerely,
Jani (Munro)
LOVE your new haircut! But I have always admired your hair. Any style I’ve seen. Quite stunning!
Love the new cut! Good on ya for trying the bob–why not? But this looks fabulous.
Ahhhh! There’s our Beth. You look amazing. The hair cut is perfect and looks stupendous. Dont take this as being rude but your short hair makes you look 10 years younger, stylish (should I say more stylish), spunky and sophisticated all at the same time. You turn heads and make women want to stop you and ask “where do you get your hair cut”. All the best to you.
Really like the new do Beth. The foils give it some dimension and are done very nicely. You look great in the shorter style! nice and cool for the rest of the summer. 👍🇨🇦
Besides the cut, did you also have foils put in as well? In other words, anything else done besides cutting? Thanks. Beautiful as always…
nope. no foils. this is my natural hair color.
Love your haircut. Planning on taking your pic to my hair stylist. Thanks for posting!
Like me, you are a short hair girl. Such a flattering cut. Makes you look 5 years younger!
Love it! Much more flattering. Short hair suits you.
Cute outfit—love my white jeans too! And your hairstyle is super. With your gorgeous face I imagine you can wear your hair any length but this IS you!
Terrific!
LOVE the outfit!! Classic summer! LOVE your haircut–it suits you beautifully!
I love your new hair cut. Now will you show us how you style it? I have a very winkled neck so I avoid really short hair. Could you talk about skin care for neck and chest.
Thanks,Jan
love the new hair – I have been reading your posts with interest as I have the same build/frame; style of clothes and hair – you are my inspiration. thank you
Love the short style❤️
Love it! I let my hair grow since Dec but last week had it cut short, very much like your new haircut! I am also happy with a cooler hair style!! Bravo!!
Your haircut looks terrific! Enjoy the cool summer style.
Love the haircut ,looks great .Color is very pretty.I’m almost 60 just had a cut & color ,however I’m ready to quit the color .You style & color are both beautiful .
Your new haircut is really pretty. The sideswept bangs are elegant and flattering.
Beautiful! I was one of those hoping for a return of the short style. It is so chic! Enjoy your blog and I appreciate how hard it must be to keep pressing forward with the loss of Mr Style. May God be with you.
Love the new look! You always look fabulous, this just adds to it.
I LOVE the new hair style so much better than the longer one. you look fabulous.
Adorable! You have great hair! xo
I love your new short hairstyle. It looks great. Shows off your face more.
Hi Beth,
I love your new haircut!
Lyric is also my granddaughter’s name.
Hi Beth .. your new do is lovely but whether short, long or in between, you always look beautiful!
Love your new hairstyle!
Love, love, love the new haircut!
love the new do!!🎉 looks great and perks you back up again!😁
the longer bob style was very sophisticated, but (to me) made your face longer.
you look much happier with your new hairstyle. once again, shorter!😍😘🥳🥳
beth has her attitude and sass back!!🥰
Love your new haircut !
Love your new hair style. I think short hair is so becoming on you. Love the OOTD, too.
Love the haircut!! Very nice indeed.
Love your hair cut! You are one of those lucky people who have great hair that looks amazing short. Even very short. Love it! So youthful. I wish I could pull this off.
The short haircut is fabulous. Resist all temptations to grow it longer!
Beth,
I love your new do. I prefer this shorter cut on you. To me, it makes you look much younger.
LOVE it!!!
From Atlanta, I think that short definitely looks great on you!! Love your new cut!
You look so much younger with short hair, glad you cut it !
Hi Beth,
Love the new cut! From someone who went from a mid length blunt cut to short, almost pixi two years ago, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I found it to be refreshing at a time when I needed a fresh start. It looks beautiful on you ❤️ Enjoy!
I am thrilled that you have your short style back! I love it. Also, you influenced me to grow my natural gray out. I figured it was a good time during the pandemic. 🙂
Absolutely love it!
Love the shorter hair cut. I think it’s your best yet, softer on the face. I’m trying to get up the courage to cut mine. Haven’t worn it short in over 40 years but it’s so thin now that I feel I have no choice. Am still wondering how your husband was given the name “Mr Style?”
Good morning!
I’m on team short hair. You look wonderful!
Love your short Haircut! Sassy, youthful, edgy. So much more flattering than the bob.
OMG you hit it out of the ball park, Beth. While I loved your bob, it seemed at times too heavy for your face, depending on the length. This is the best of both worlds. Softer and more feminine than the super short cuts, but lighter and more alive than the bob. I can tell by the twinkle in you eye that you have found your mark. Take these pics to the hairdresser each time. They service so many people that this helps them to recreate your look perfectly. If they leave, your new hairdresser will have a perfect map. I am so very happy for you Beth. My first haircut after our lockdown, I felt like a woman again – vivacious and alive inside. We ladies need that to keep us strong. Vava vroom, Beth🌷
You’re radiant! I love your new do and gingham…always a gingham girl.
Beth,
As a woman who’s been stuck with a short bob for years….after a certain age my hair got thinner and nothing else works….I have to tell you that I LOVE your new short cut.
The bob looked great in you, but you’re one of the few women I’ve seen who can rock a short cut. So go for it!
Love your blog. Take care. Stay cool. Stay healthy!
I am so happy to see you have returned to a short and stylish do! This cut is so much more you. You look lovely and so much more youthful!
Hi Beth,
Chic and fabulous. Love your new style!.
Pam
Love the new haircut. Not everyone can wear their hair short but it looks great on you. Nice change
Totally love your new cut. It brings the best out of your features. My personal opinion is the old cut just did not do your face any justice,this cut makes you look years younger, more sassy .
Beautiful haircut!! Really highlights your gorgeous eyes!
LOVE YOUR HAIE!
I have been a fan of your blog for a couple of months and seen your transformation with age. You have a great eye for color…and trust me, I’m no expert, but your latest shorter cut is the BEST! You do a fabulous job picking your apparel to wear! As a result I have ordered from Talbots, J. Jill, Chico’s, and others that I had never ordered from before. THANK you!
Love, love, love your new short haircut! So cute and fresh!!!
Love your new haircut. Mine has grown from something similar back in February to a bob, and the consensus is that it makes me look older. Or, as my dear son says, “It hags you out.” My husband has offered to use the scissors. Sadly, I cannot go out and get my hair colored and cut because I have to protect an immunocompromised family member.
Sweetheart, No one should talk to you so disrespectfully.
Your haircut “Hags you out”? Your son needs to learn to use some tact or zip it up.
Love the shorter haircut. It
makes you look so
young and hip!
Great haircut Beth. I had mine cut yesterday. I also tried the longer bob. I just look better with shorter hair. I am not going with darker nail polish. Thanks for posting
Love the new haircut! It fits your personality. It was nice to try a new do, but this is definitely youthful, vibrant, and YOU.
You always look terrific, but I love, love, love your new haircut!!!
ditto, ditto, ditto along with all the other “new do” comments. I get the feeling you’re going to hear and read this a lot for a while! ♥️ it.
New haircut is adorable! Definitely highlights your pretty face and beautiful blue eyes!! 😍
Gorgeous haircut Beth you look wonderful!
Wow! Beth…..you look so much younger in short hair and I knew that when you had grown your hair out but didn’t want to say anything. I have been following you for a couple years now and knew of your short hair already, Your “baby blues” show up so much more! Love it Beth
Blessings,
Haircut looks absolutely terrific!!
Dear Beth: YAAY you are back girl! This hair style has taken 15 years away. You are back to your sassy stylish self and I must say I love it. So happy for you! You should be walking 3 feet off the ground, it’s that good!
Your new look is beautiful! You really rock it!!
Love the haircut!
Love the new do! Very becoming!!
As always you look great Beth. Thanks for always making my day and giving me something to look forward to. Your strength give me strength….God Bless you.
Love the new do!
Beth love the outfit. I am wearing a shirt today, but it is the tucking into my pants is a problem. I really like your short new do. It suites you over longer hair, but it is always good to try a new hair do.
I love the new hairstyle, so cute and sexy.
Love the new hair style!
I took photos of your hairstyle from previous posts to my hairdresser last week. We both LOVED how it turned out!!! You are an Inspiration of class and style!!! Thanks Beth!❤️
Beth, Your new haircut is beautiful. I really liked the last cut but this one lovely! Thank you for the up date, like the outfit too! Really nice outfit, like shirt with white jeans.
Beth, you’re back! Love the shorter, more relaxed than previous short do’s look . Makes you look lighter, brighter and younger! Like. Like.
Love your short haircut. Very similar to mine. Looks very cool and summery!
Most definitely, you look much younger and sassier with short hair! To be honest, I didn’t like longer hair on you. Like me, it definitely ages us.
Lovvvvve the new cut! Might do that one myself!
You were the inspiration for letting my hair grow out to its natural color. Five months after no haircut and color, I decided it was time. We moved from metro Atlanta to Kentucky. I had to find a new stylist. 😕 Well I did and we both have the same hairs cut. I could not be happier! Thanks for the great styles, food and drinks!
I never thought I would say this, as I prefer long hair, I love the short haircut…its fabulous…. I do not care for the bob on anyone, its, well, boring….. unless you are supermodel Linda Evangalista… your new cut is very chic and modern and has texture…
You’re pretty, and you have great hair, so I enjoyed seeing you try it longer, but that said, I LOVE the new cut! It’s so chic! I always enjoy your posts. Thanks for the update! 🙂
Your new haircut is adorable, yay team short!
Haircut is AMAZING! Wish mine could look like that!! Enjoy the rest of the summer!
I love your new short cut. I’ve seen it on you before and am glad to see it again. It makes your blue eyes pop.
So gorgeous, Beth! You look like your sophisticated self again.
Love the new haircut- you look more comfortable.
Love the short haircut, takes 10 years off .Some of us are short hair ladies.
Luv luv luv this cut. It is so flattering and shows off your pretty eyes
Beth,
Loving the new summer do you’re styling. I’ve been growing my hair out for a few years and I’m thinking I may want to do a short summer cut myself. Thanks for the inspiration
SO glad you cut it! Very flattering!
I LOVE your new “do.”
Love, love your new haircut! So chic on you!
There you are! Love it so much!
Beth, the new haircut looks fabulous, I love the shorter hair on you it looks so much better in my opinion, also makes you look younger, and sexier.
Love the haircut!! I’m always taking pictures of your hair and bringing them to my stylist to copy. The only thing he won’t let me do is go all gray. Love your clothing style too. 😊
Beth – your new cut looks great on you! Your hair looks to be about my color. See, I’ve colored it for years but I’m going thru cancer treatment and it’s just starting to grow back. I think it will look a lot like yours. I’m on the fence about coloring it again but if it can look like yours, I think I’d like it. Of course it would gave to be cut into a beautiful style such as yours. Glad you went for it! Thanks for sharing!
Beth, I love your new hairstyle. It looks amazing, although your other styles were lovely as well. I had my last root color in February! Yes, I have six months of white roots!! I must admit that it is so freeing to finally give up the worry of coloring every four weeks. By two weeks, I would have regrowth and then worry how it would look until the fourth week…eek!
Good for you! You’ll love your stunning grey!!
Love the hair! I guess it’s a longer pixie cut? Looks very flattering. You’ll definitely enjoy it in the dog days of summer here right now. Happy monday!
Love your short haircut! I was hoping you would have it cut again. I think you look more glamorous with short hair! I enjoy your style!
Love it!
You always look stylish & dare I say perfect.
I lived in Atlanta for 29 years.
I now live 40 miles North of San Diego.
All hair & nail salons are closed here due to Covid.
Pony tails are my best friend nowadays.
I liked your hair same with your dress you looked so fresh and young.and the color of your dress màkes it looked so clean..and very nice to see , I really liked that attire
hi Beth,
this is the first time i have made a comment on your blog and just wanted to say a big thank you
i have been following your blog and utube for about 12 months now and am just loving your style and perspective on life and the fun of fashion.
i am viewing from Australia and am so glad i found you as i feel like i am no longer “invisible” at age 60 and am embracing life with more confidence.
you initially inspired me to go with my grey hair as i loved the way yours looked, and now, here you are with some more inspiration with your new summer haircut.
sassy and classy at the same time – luv it.
warmest regards Kim
Personally, I like your hair short. This style suits you beautifully. May I suggest you not make it your new “summer” cut, but keep wearing it short. IMHO, older women, with very few exceptions, look more stylish and younger with short hair. You will notice that many women who insist on wearing long hair, normally wear it up, because up brings facial features up and we need that because we are constantly fighting gravity. Having said all that, your new haircut looks fabulous!
I have a question about the workouts in the Faster Weight Loss program you talked about a couple of weeks ago. With your 18 lb loss did you follow the workouts exactly or do your own? Can you tell me a little more about it?
Thanks,
Suzanne
Your new haircut is a classic on you! Looks super sharp,I like it! You can wear a versatile of styles and look lovely!
Love, love, love your short haircut!!! The longer sytle was nice to try, but nothing beats this great style. It looks awesome on you!!
Love the new hair! In the one side picture it looks like it is cut up around the ear. Is it? Or is it just pushed back over the ear? I’m getting mine cut later this month and may try something very similar.
Oh yes! Loving that new hairstyle!
I love the new do. I too love the classic look in dressing. I follow you daily. I am older 73, but I never want to dress like an “old lady:” Have a great day Beth.
I agree who wants to dress like an “old lady”, I’m 76 and still find it hard to believe.
I just love your summer haircut!
Is Lyric’s salon located in the Chicago area? If so, I would love to check it out.
Love your haircut !
My hair is like yours, I have been growing it out to, it is almost one length, and I like the back, but I am tempted to get it cut short, since I also look better in shorter hair, it is now grey and I like the color, so undecided now, but I like your new style.
Thank you for the different angles of your new do. I’m taking it to my stylist next week. You look fabulous!!
I’m so happy to see your new haircut. You look so much younger and prettier with the short hair. Very stylish. Love, love! I would love to have that haircut.
Love the short haircut! So chic and so you! 👍
Love your short hair!
I love the new short look! You have a striking resemblance to Lady Diana not only in looks but in class as well. I look forward to your posts everyday.
Love your new hair cut. Since I have been home since February ( broken ankle then pandemic) I, too,let my hair grow out and hadn’t gotten color. Your gorgeous gray hair made me decide to embrace my gray ( which is white) and I thank you for the inspiration as I love it, I also cut my hair, which I love too-now if only the bangs would finish growing out! Also love this look- I adore white jeans and anything plaid.
I love your hair either way Beth but not everyone can pull off a short snappy hairstyle and YOU CAN! So I say go for it!
I absolutely love your hairstyle.. It is so cute on you and it just makes your eyes brighter.
Love your new do!
Pinned this gorgeous hairstyle (I liked it longer as well) to my pinterest board here: https://www.pinterest.com/stillblondeaaty/hairstyles-for-women-over-45-hairstyles-for-women-/ You MAY be on that board a few times (lol). Thanks for always sharing such great style with all of us.
Love your hair👍🌟
Great style for you. Perfect “do” all the way around. Yay!
You look very nice with both hair styles, always classy.
I know how much it must have cheered you to get your hair cut. It’s the greatest feeling just walking around shopping knowing your hair looks great. I’ve had a health issue with an old nemesis so I can’t wait to get out and get mine cut. I have a lyric named Camille who works wonders for me.
This is your style ! So glad you went shorter ! Sophisticated and yet playful cut! Because of your beautiful silver hair, I have grown out my natural silver after coloring for 45 years !
The shape is beautiful. If you go long again keep that shape with the raised back and longer sides, fuller on the crown. It’s more that the shape of the long bob was not as flattering, not the length. Looks lovely!
I love your new cut— it suits you well. I really enjoy reading your blog — especially Fridays with Oscar.🤗
I love your new hairstyle. Beautiful!
Kept my opinion to myself, but was secretly hoping you would cut it short again. So much better!
Love your hair, very classy!
Love the new haircut! I always admired your short hair style. As someone who’s had short hair for years and years, I was surprised to find that my thick, previously wavy hair is now curly thanks to missing several haircuts during the shut down. I’m actually going to try for a stacked curly bob since I’ve come this far. You made a great choice to go short again. I’ll see what happens to my hair in the next few months. If nothing else, it’s interesting to hear the comments! My husband- “Can’t you brush that?”
So few women can wear a short hairstyle and look as stylish and chic as you. The shorter style is much more youthful on you too.
I loved your hair longer but it’s even more beautiful cut short! You are stunning and the shorter style shows your beautiful face more!
Your new haircut is nice. And yes silver and 2020 jeans are your style. How are the dogs doing? Lets hope that things get safer soon.
LJ Steele
Love this new short hairdo.