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Granny Dresses For Modern-Day Grannies

January 11, 2021 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 10 Comments

Do you remember when we wore granny dresses? They were countrified and prudish long dresses with high necks, long sleeves, and lots of ruffles. I think they may have been a solution to the mid-calf mini- skirts we were wearing.

Granny Dress 1960s
1960s Pattern on Etsy

Granny dresses haven’t exactly gone away but are now a little sexier. They’re also comfortable and an attractive clothing item to wear now that many of us are now grannies.

Go calico girl

Our old dresses had calico designs with tiny prints. Some of the modern-day versions have bolder designs but still have that casual country look which is charming.

They don’t need to have high-necked collars

A high neckline with a ruffle to make it sweet and modest is what I remember most about our old dresses.

Although high necks are certainly flattering on older women who want to hide their neck wrinkles, granny dresses now often have scoop or V-necks that can take the focus off a bulgy middle. And who says we grannies can’t be alluring? Most active women over 50 aren’t necessarily sitting in rocking chairs crocheting.

A more open neckline gives modern-day versions a soft and feminine look that is eye-catching as well.

Berkeley Dress - LACAUSA
Berkeley Dress by LACAUSA

At home comfort

With most of us spending time at home these days, a long dress is comfy and airy. I’ve always loved wearing long dresses because they allow air to come up from the bottom. A long-sleeved maxi dress helps to cool off menopausal hot flashes while it keeps your arms and legs from getting a chill. You could even wear one with nothing underneath and no one would know it. LOL

Some of my favorite granny dress designs

Below you will find maxi dress designs that almost anyone can wear no matter what their age or size. Enjoy.

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Modern day granny dress

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Comments

  1. Carol Cassara says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:51 am

    I can’t help but think of plural wives!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      January 11, 2021 at 11:10 am

      LOL! That’s funny, Carol.

      Reply
    • Diane says

      January 11, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      Heehee! Many years ago, when Husby was building our underground house, he ordered massive beams from a small , privately-owned sawmill in British Columbia. He told me the owner was a ‘Fundamentalist’, whatever that means. And that he had 3 wives. When the guy came to deliver our beams, he had one of his wives with him. Was I friendly? Outgoing? Invite her in for tea? Sadly (it’s one of my more shameful moments), I stared at her through the kitchen window. I wanted to see how she was dressed! She just sat in the cab of the truck the whole 15 minutes and never got out. Sigh.

      Reply
      • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

        January 12, 2021 at 10:44 am

        LOL!

        Reply
  2. adela says

    January 11, 2021 at 9:36 am

    I did wear mine “command” back in the day. Now I need a Poise to keep me poised.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      January 11, 2021 at 11:11 am

      LOL!

      Reply
  3. Rena McDaniel says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:39 am

    My mom had so many of those pattern packets when I was little. I love the blue dress.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      January 11, 2021 at 11:12 am

      The blue one is pretty, Rena. They’re comfy too.

      Reply
  4. Diane says

    January 11, 2021 at 2:22 pm

    I would definitely be caught alive in several of these! Uber cute!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      January 12, 2021 at 10:43 am

      Thanks, Diane. Glad you like them.

      Reply

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