I started writing this post and realized that I was just reciting the lyrics from “Lean on Me”. Which is fitting not only because of the current landscape of the world, but also because I was able to call on my friends. And they all showed up (figuratively) and with a smile on their face. We were supposed to have a big photo shoot with all the fixings, but ended up having to do it remotely (with their husbands behind the camera – thanks guys!) However, I have a feeling that you will all like these photos just as much. We were able to drop off a few outfits from the Sunshine Collection to some family members and local friends earlier this week. The ladies styled their looks and snapped some photos. And the result was just fantastic – these ladies are truly stunning inside and out.
Meet the Models
Amy (5’4″)
Pat (5’10”)
Kirsten (4’9″)
Paula (5’11”)
Carrie (5’3″)
Pam (5’3″)
Meg (5’8″)
Laura (5’8″)
Ashley (5’8″)
Style Has No Age Limit
I was able to squeeze a few professional shots from @photosbyalison with my mom and her friend Pat. They are both over 60 and are big fans of the blog. They wanted to show that no matter your age you can still shine bright.
Left: Amy (5’4″) wearing the Lakeshore Dress in size large
Right: Pat (5’10”) wearing the Laguna Maxi in size small
Left: Pat (5’10”) wearing the Newport Dress in size small
Right: Amy wearing the Virginia Ruffle Tank in size medium
The Laguna Tiered Maxi
Ashley (5’8) wearing the Laguna Maxi in size small
Pat (5’10”) wearing the Laguna Maxi in size small
Kirsten (4’9″) wearing the Laguna Maxi in size Xsmall petite
The Lakeshore Dress
Pam (5’3″) wearing the Lakeshore Dress in size medium
Laura (5’8″) wearing the Lakeshore Dress in size medium
Carrie (5’3″) wearing the Lakeshore Dress in size XL
Left: Carrie (5’3″) wearing the Lakeshore Dress in size xlarge
Right: Paula (5’11”) wearing the Lakeshore Dress in size large
Left: Carrie (5’3″) wearing the Lakeshore Dress in size xlarge
Right: Kirsten (4’9″) wearing the Lakeshore Dress in size xsmall petite
Meg (5’8″) wearing Lakeshore Dress in size small
The Newport Dress
Pam (5’3″) wearing the Newport Dress in size medium
Middle: Laura (5’8″) wearing the Newport Dress in size medium
Left: Kirsten (4’9″) wearing the Newport Dress in size xsmall petite
Right: Pam (5’3″) wearing the Newport Dress in size medium
The Siesta Skirt
Kirsten (4’9″) wearing the Siesta Skirt in size xsmall petite
Left: Paula (5’11”) wearing size the Siesta Skirt in large
Right: Kirsten (4’9″) wearing the Siesta Skirt in size xsmall petite
Ashley (5’8″) wearing the Siesta Skirt in size small
The Virginia Ruffle Tank
Paula (5’11”) wearing the Virginia Tank in size large
Right: Pam (5’3″) wearing the Virginia Tank in size medium
Left: Meg (5’8″) wearing the Virginia Tank in size small
The Harborside Short
Ashley (5’8) wearing Isle Tank and Harborside Shorts in size small
Left: Paula (5’11”) wearing the Harborside Short in size large
Right: Kirsten (4’9″) wearing the Harborside Short in size xsmall
The Kimono and Isle Tank
Left: Amy (5’4″) the Kimono one size fits all
Right: Pat (5’10”) wearing the Isle Tank size small
Left: Paula (5’11) wearing the Kimono | Right: Meg (5’8″) wearing the Kimono
Pam (5’3″) wearing the Isle Tank in size medium
10 Comments
Julie K
March 20, 2020 at 10:04 amLOVE the new line! So Spring/Summer happy which is what we need in this season. Where did you get the Buenos Dias tee?
Lindsey
March 20, 2020 at 10:59 amThanks so much!! here you go! https://shopstyle.it/l/beVn0
Lisa
March 20, 2020 at 10:21 amI can’t EVEN tell you how happy I am to see a woman who is the same size as me wear a long dress. I ordered several pieces yesterday including the maxi thinking I would likely be returning it because I have NEVER owned a long dress (because they are ALWAYS too long). After seeing Kirsten rock it with no issues I am sooooo excited to get mine!! Thanks again for thinking of us teeny tinies.
Lindsey
March 20, 2020 at 10:58 amThis makes me so happy!! I am so glad to hear that it was helpful ♥️
Erica M
March 20, 2020 at 10:30 amEverything is sooo cute! Where did Kristen get the heels she is wearing; the ones with the clear straps?
Lindsey
March 20, 2020 at 10:57 amAhh thanks so much!! Here you go! https://shopstyle.it/l/beVo6
Jan H
March 20, 2020 at 10:45 amI like the normal shots better than the staged. It shows the real look. Well done!
Deborah
March 20, 2020 at 11:04 amLove the photographs of your mom and her friend. You mom is more my size but my bustline is more like her friend’s proportions. Keep having them model for the “grandma” contingent of your followers (you and your kids are the same ages as my grandkids–although they are all girls). One of them is already eyeing a few of the Gibson items from now and the past that she might “inherit” later on.
Jenna D
March 20, 2020 at 11:14 amI have been reading your blog for awhile and I have to say these real pictures are the best ones I have seen. Just real women, in all sizes wearing a beautiful line. I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see pictures that aren’t filtered beyond reality but authentic. I hope in the future you will do more shoots like this, and less of the what seems to be “perfect” shots. More of how people are actually seen and less of how we want people to see us. Thank you for your refreshing fashion blog in a world where social media is manipulating the minds of everyone to be perfect, I hope others follow in your steps.
Ann Mcnichols
March 21, 2020 at 10:15 amI’m 5’3 and short waisted, I love so many of your looks but feel like they would make me look fat or really accentuate my short waist. Are any of your models short waisted? Also what brand are the jean jackets you all are wearing?