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Jessica Rowe’s best fashion moments prove you don’t have to ditch colour at 50

This 'crap housewife' is one of our favourite fashion icons.
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She may call herself a ‘Crap Housewife’, but when it comes to cool clothes, Jessica Rowe is head and shoulders above the rest.

The TV personality even kept up her signature style while the rest of us were lounging around in trakkies all through lockdown.

Now that’s what we call dedication to fashion!

Writing on her website, Jess proclaimed that more is more when it comes to fashion, and that Coco Chanel’s famous pearl of wisdom about keeping accessories to a minimum is not a piece of advice she’ll be taking on board anytime soon.

“Why not team a leopard print with heart shaped glasses, and a cat beanie and fuschia pink lipstick?” she penned.

“Fashion is about fun, costume, dress ups and crafting an image you want to project to the world. And that image can change daily, depending of where you’re going and who you might be meeting.”

From her rainbow ensembles to tassled masterpieces, Jess Rowe knows how to make a statement with an outfit, and we love her for it!

Keep scrolling to see our favourite looks!

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Jess and hubby Pete looked glam for Qantas’ 100th birthday event, with Jess again dressed in brand Romance Was Born, and accessorising with a fabulous purple purse.

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If you’re going to attend a Harry Styles concert, you have to do it in Style(s)… and Jess sure did with this Romance Was Born jumpsuit!

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Jess wore this bright and wonderful CAMILLA dress for a Sydney Pride event. Those boots definitely topped the outfit off!

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When you’re launching a cookbook with The Australian Women’s Weekly, you need to look your best, and Jess sure did in this charming floral frock.

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Jess fitted right into the fashion scene with this outfit that she donned to take her eldest daughter to her first ever fashion show. Allegra obviously loves her mum’s fashion sense too, as she is wearing one of Jess’ own dresses here!

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Jess loves Australian brand CAMILLA, and this two piece ensemble is another beautiful piece from them.

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Jess didn’t credit where this dress is from but we would love to know!

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Jess stunned in this vibrant strapless dress for the 2022 Marie Claire Women of the Year awards.

“I’m ready early because I want to wear this frock for as long as possible, from my all time favs @romancewasborn ! And to have my glam done by the wonderful @bynormie,” she wrote on Instagram ahead of the event.

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Power couple alert! Peter Overton let his wife’s outfit do the talking as she slipped into this colourful, ruffled number for a night out.

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“Despite being told by my youngest that only ‘old’ people wear overalls, I reckon I’m rocking my rap outfit for @tylerthecreator ! I’ve been told to lose the hat though!!” Jess jokingly captioned this snap.

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Who wouldn’t love this statement look? Sparkles, tassles and a bright pink lip just make Jess shine.

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Jess clearly passed her stylish genes down to her daughters – just take a look at this fashionable trio at the Thor: Love And Thunder premiere.

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What a chic couple! Jess and hubby Peter Overton looked suave for a night out together.

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Jess donned a figure-hugging gown for a flashy event and we’re certain she stole the show.

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The 51-year-old looked divine in a Romance Was Born number for fashion week in Sydney and it was the perfect pop of colour.

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This colourful outfit was a hit with fans, but Jess’ daughters weren’t convinced – “my youngest told me I looked like an octopus!!”

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Jess donned a sparkling dress, cowboy boots and feathered headdress for a cabaret event.

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She knows how to accessorise too – just look at that statement necklace and matching earrings.

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It’s the attitude that really makes this outfit, Jess styling her eccentric frock with a homemade taco hat.

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Pink and yellow; a vibrant colour combination made in heaven.

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Jess may be all about print and colour, but her youngest daughter Giselle prefers a more monochrome colour palette.

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Jess coordinated her smokey black skirt with her adorable kitten, Freddy.

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Give us a twirl! “Perfect outfit for a purrfect day!” Jess captioned this outfit.

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We can’t get enough of this colourful patchwork maxi dress, and the hat really makes it pop!

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Who looks this good while cleaning? Jess Rowe of course! She topped off this yellow look with matching point-toe pumps.

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Jess cracked out this sequinned number for Christmas 2021.

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For her daughter Giselle’s year six graduation, Jess donned this elegant lilac ruffled number.

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She couldn’t make it to the 2021 Women Of The Future awards, but Jess still made the most of this incredible frock, wearing it around her house instead.

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Jess whipped up this DIY Melbourne Cup outfit, writing on Instagram: “The hat is from my Mothers Day ‘breakfast in bed’ collection!”

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As Sydney’s lockdown came to an end in 2021, Jess took to social media with this amazing photo and wrote: “I decided to get my @collettedinnigan wedding dress out of its box! It’s the first time I’ve worn it in 17 and a half years! Oh the joy I had in this frock…”

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Lockdown fashion at its finest! Jess captioned this one: “No idea why my girls tell me I remind them of Kris Jenner.”

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We’re obsessed with Jess’ PJs that feature her face all across them! She paired the pink set with matching heels and purple hair.

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The star put her own spin on the classic little black dress with this number, which featured a sheer layer covered in tiny colourful dots. Don’t foget about the neon heels!

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Jess headed to the 2020 Women Of The Future Awards in this stunning floor-length floral frock – and isn’t that a mouthful?

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Chic yet bright, Jess stepped out in this yellow number to promote The Real Dirty Dancing.

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At The Weekly‘s Women Of The Future event, Jess wowed in a tassled red and pink gown with matching pink boots. And it matched perfectly with her pink hair!

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We can’t decide what we love more, the blue fluffy coat or the catsuit!

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“Petee a little concerned I’ve wearing the ‘dress up box’… I’ve explained- ‘it’s fasH-UN!'”

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We are in love with this pink ensemble. Can we borrow the skirt Jess?

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40

The catsuit strikes again- the perfect outfit for walking the dog too.

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Tassels, rainbow colours and sparkles: Jess Rowe nailed it with this one.

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At our 2018 Women Of The Future Awards, Jess embraced the rainbow again and was a stand-out on the red carpet.

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43

Who else could make a Snugglepot and Cuddlepie themed dress look this good?

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44

This lace cut-out dress Jess wore to the InStyle and Audi Women of Style Awards in 2016 still blows us away.

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For the 2015 TV WEEK Logie Awards, Jess looked like a real life Cinderella.

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46

Jess’ collection of cat pyjamas is a must-have for all you feline lovers.

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We reckon this cat onesie takes the cake though!

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Jess loves a fluffy coat, and so do we!

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49

Leopard print never goes out of style!

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50

Those pins! Even in 2004 we were loving Jess Rowe’s colourful looks.

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51

This shimmering number from 2003 proves Jess has been a style icon for decades!

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