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Schiaparelli & Prada: The Art of Successful Mismatch
I finally got over to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see this year’s fashion exhibition, “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations.” The Met’s annual fashion exhibitions have been a highlight of my summer for
Former Models Discuss Careers, Beauty, and Life Now
Just a quick post to alert readers to the upcoming television program, About Face: Supermodels Then and Now . The HBO documentary, which airs this Monday, July 30th, is a collection of interviews with former supermodels,
Hat Days of Summer
I love hats! I’ve been wearing them and admiring them on other people's heads forever. Growing up, my sisters and I were given new Easter bonnets every spring. My childhood favorite: a straw version of a Glengarry cap wi
"What's Your Swimsuit Strategy?" Giveaway Winners
In June, I asked Flattering50 readers to share their strategies for buying and wearing swimsuits. Those who left comments on the post Flattering50 Giveaway: What’s Your Swimsuit Strategy? were entered into a drawing for
$59 Dress Sale at Jones--But Hurry!
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Mock Fly-Away 2 Piece Dress] Editor's Note: This sale ended July 12, 2012. I just wanted to let you know that Jones New York is having a fantastic dress sale right now. It's a
July 4 Sales: Save Big on Neutral Separates
In June, I wrote a flurry of posts about my trip to Paris and Amsterdam. As mentioned, I was particularly taken by the style of over 50 French women. By and large, the best dress French women wore well-made clothes in co
Over 50 Arms: The Lace Solution
The weather during my recent Paris-Amsterdam vacation was fabulous--blue skies and in the low 80s--every day. There was no need for a light jacket or even a sweater. One day, I noticed an over 50 woman in a neutral-color
Fashion Over 50: Romney Style
Where do your wardrobe ideas come from? Clearly, most fashion magazines aren’t geared to the over 50 fashion-minded, though they try with their “Fashion at Any Age” issues once a year. If you live in or near a densely po
Swimsuit sale: 50% off
[Original image unavailable: Longitude Brown Medallion One Piece Swimsuit] It's Father's Day Weekend 2012 and BeallsFlorida.com , an online department store, is giving 50% off on women's swimsuits. I know--go figure. Any
Yikes! Jones Stripes Are 60 Off!
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Striped Cardigan] I used to be afraid of horizontal stripes. Home economics teachers, fashion magazines and other presumed authorities told me horizontal stripes made a person
50% off Jones New York Sports
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Sport Solid Capris] Now that you've pulled out your summer clothes, have you found a T-shirt or two that has lost its shape? Do you have a pair of capris or shorts that has fad
Paris Over 50: Where to Shop
I hope I don’t drive people crazy with all my Paris-related posts, but I had a wonderful trip and I just can't shut up about it. Take, for instance, the shopping. I expected my senses to go crazy in Paris, taking in the
