Top 10 Outfits for Your 70s in 2027
The best outfit pieces for your 70s make dressing easy without giving up style. For men, the MagnaReady Magnetic Flannel Shirt ($79.99) swaps buttons for magnets at the placket and cuffs. For women, the Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant has a 1 1/2-inch elastic waistband and pairs with a fine-knit cardigan. Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up is #3.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MagnaReady Men's Magnetic Flannel Shirt in Green/Navy Plaid | $79.99 as listed | Men who want a classic flannel without fiddling with small buttons |
| 2 | Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant | $218 as listed, reduced to $141.75 at the time of writing | Women who want a tailored wide-leg trouser with a pull-on elastic waist, worn with a fine-knit cardigan |
| 3 | Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up | $85 as listed, reduced to $49.99 at the time of writing | Men who want to step into a walking shoe without bending to tie laces |
| 4 | Vionic City Walk AXS Sneaker | $140 as listed | Women who want a supportive white leather sneaker that zips on and off |
| 5 | L.L.Bean Wrinkle-Free Double L Chinos with Hidden Comfort Waist | $69.95 as listed | Men who want a chino and cardigan outfit with give at the waist |
| 6 | J.Jill Buttoned Wrap Dress | $119 as listed, reduced to $54.99 at the time of writing | Women who want a wrap dress that stays closed without a tie to fuss with |
| 7 | J.Jill Pure Jill Marled Funnel-Neck Tunic | $99 as listed | Women who want a layered tunic-over-leggings outfit with extra length |
| 8 | Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket | $265 as listed | Men who want a light quilted jacket to wear over slim jeans |
| 9 | Uniqlo Women's Merino Cardigan | $49.90 as listed | Women who want an affordable fine-knit cardigan to layer over wide-leg trousers or a dress |
| 10 | Uniqlo Men's Merino Sweater | $49.90 as listed | Men who want a washable merino crew neck to wear with chinos |
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The ranking
MagnaReady Men's Magnetic Flannel Shirt in Green/Navy Plaid
MagnaReady replaces buttons with patented magnets along the front placket and cuffs, so the shirt closes with a gentle touch while still looking like a classic flannel. It is 96% cotton and 4% spandex, machine washable, and can be worn buttoned or open over a tee as a light shirt jacket. It is listed at $79.99. MagnaReady asks anyone with a pacemaker, defibrillator, stent or other implanted device to check with a physician first.
Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant
Eileen Fisher cuts this ponte pant slim through the hips and wider through the leg, with a 1 1/2-inch elastic waistband and slash pockets, so it looks tailored but pulls on. The fabric is 66% Tencel Lyocell, 29% recycled nylon, 3% elastane and 2% nylon, and it machine washes cold. It is listed at $218, reduced to $141.75 at the time of writing. Wear it with a fine-knit cardigan such as the Uniqlo Merino Cardigan at #9.
Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up
Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins use a Heel Pillow that holds the foot in place, so you step in without bending to pull on a heel or tie laces. The GO WALK Flex Hands Up has an Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole, a lightweight ULTRA GO midsole and a machine-washable mesh upper, and comes in medium, narrow and extra wide. It is listed at $85, reduced to $49.99 at the time of writing.
Vionic City Walk AXS Sneaker
Vionic builds the City Walk AXS on its City Walk walking-shoe construction with Vio Motion Technology: contoured arch support, shock-absorbing cushioning and a deep heel cup. A side zipper next to the laces lets you get it on and off without retying, and it comes in medium and wide widths. It is listed at $140.
L.L.Bean Wrinkle-Free Double L Chinos with Hidden Comfort Waist
L.L.Bean’s Double L Chinos have discreet elastic waist panels (Hidden Comfort) and a Natural Fit that sits at the waist and is roomy through the hip and thigh. They are 100% cotton, wrinkle-free and machine wash and dry, listed at $69.95. For the full outfit, add the L.L.Bean Classic Ragg Wool Cardigan, 100% lambswool, listed at $120.
J.Jill Buttoned Wrap Dress
J.Jill’s Buttoned Wrap Dress closes with three functional buttons instead of a tie, with a V-neckline, princess seams and an elasticized back waist. It is 80% LENZING ECOVERO viscose and 20% linen, lined in viscose rayon, and machine washes cold. It is sleeveless, so add a cardigan. It is listed at $119, reduced to $54.99 at the time of writing.
J.Jill Pure Jill Marled Funnel-Neck Tunic
J.Jill cuts the Pure Jill Marled Funnel-Neck Tunic relaxed through the shoulders and body, with extra length below the hip, and suggests wearing it with leggings and ankle boots. It is an 82% cotton, 18% polyester knit that machine washes cold and tumble dries low, listed at $99.
Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket
Barbour’s Heritage Liddesdale has the signature diamond quilt, a contrast corduroy collar and a snap-close front, with a wind-resistant outer quilted to warm wadding. Wear it over slim jeans and a merino sweater. It is a regular fit in sizes XXS to XXXL and is listed at $265.
Uniqlo Women's Merino Cardigan
Uniqlo makes this cardigan from ultra-fine 100% merino wool with a glossy sheen, and says it is machine washable (inside out in a mesh bag). It is a regular fit with no pockets in sizes XXS to XXL, listed at $49.90, and works over the Eileen Fisher pant or the J.Jill wrap dress.
Uniqlo Men's Merino Sweater
Uniqlo’s Men’s Merino Sweater uses 19.5 micron extra-fine 100% merino wool with pilling-resistant processing, and it is machine washable. Variable ribbed knit at the sleeves and hem helps it hold its shape. It is listed at $49.90 and pairs with the L.L.Bean chinos.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best outfit for someone in their 70s?
For men, the MagnaReady Magnetic Flannel Shirt ($79.99) with magnets at the placket and cuffs; for women, the Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant with a 1 1/2-inch elastic waistband, worn with a fine-knit cardigan.
What do occupational therapists suggest to make dressing easier?
Versus Arthritis shares occupational therapist Christina MacLeod’s tips: buy looser clothing, choose trousers or skirts with an elasticated waist, and consider Velcro or snap fastenings or magnetic zippers.
What is the easiest shoe to put on?
The Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up uses a Heel Pillow so you step in hands free; it is listed at $85, reduced to $49.99 at the time of writing.
Are magnetic closures safe for everyone?
MagnaReady asks anyone with a pacemaker, defibrillator, stent or other implanted device to check with a physician before wearing its magnetic clothing.
Listed full price of each piece (USD) at a glance
Official sites
- MagnaReady Men's Magnetic Flannel Shirt in Green/Navy Plaid · magnaready.com
- Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant · eileenfisher.com
- Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up · skechers.com
- Vionic City Walk AXS Sneaker · vionicshoes.com
- L.L.Bean Wrinkle-Free Double L Chinos with Hidden Comfort Waist · llbean.com
- J.Jill Buttoned Wrap Dress · jjill.com
- J.Jill Pure Jill Marled Funnel-Neck Tunic · jjill.com
- Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket · barbour.com
- Uniqlo Women's Merino Cardigan · uniqlo.com
- Uniqlo Men's Merino Sweater · uniqlo.com
Sources
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