It happens every year just around this time.

Suddenly, all your clothes look tired, boring and out of date.

You vow toclean out your closet, start agiveaway pileandfollow stylish over-50 women on Instagram.

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Helpful, but in truth, none of these will fix the immediate what to wear problem.

A denim upgrade

Like a blackleatherjacket, anything denim gives every 50-plus wardrobe a cooler, more modern aesthetic.

The easiest fix is to add a pair of wide-leg, high-waist jeans.

Abercrombie & Fitch Women’s Premium Crepe Tailored Ultra Wide Leg Pant in Cream; Zara Women’s Belted Faux-Leather Trench in Ecru; Asos Design Curve Knit Midi Dress With Tie Waist in Taupe

This creates a new proportion that updates and upgrades all you wear with it.

Not a jeans fan?

The new wave of denims include plenty of shirts, dresses and jackets in refined styles.

Sam Edelman Women’s Loraine Loafers in Silver; Seychelles Mya Metallic Clogs in Platinum Leather; Steve Madden Victorine Mary Jane Flats in Gold

Remember: Its the mix that makes it work.

Banana Republic Women’s Western Shirtdress in Indigo; Nic + Zoe Top It Off Denim Jacket in Atlantic; Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Cropped Wide-Leg Jeans for Women in Light-Wash