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Flattering50 Giveaway: What’s Your Swimsuit Strategy?
It’s June. For many over 50 women, that means it’s time to suit up for the beach or pool. While most of the over 50 women I know love to shop, they dread the new swimsuit shopping trip. What could be worse than standing
Parisian Style: Grey Hair Everywhere
During my recent trip to Paris, I was struck by the number of women over 50 with grey hair. It was, perhaps, my most surprising Paris style observation. If asked to give a number, I would say 20% of the over 50 Frenchwom
Parisian Style: Fashion Imitating Architecture
One thing I realized as my husband and I were planning our recent trip to Paris is that a lot of people have been to “the city of lights.” I assume, therefore, that a lot of Flattering50 readers have been there, too. For
Style Over 50: Dress Like a Parisian
Are you looking for an effortless way to look stylish and sophisticated? One of the simplest solutions may be to dress like an over 50 Parisians. That’s right—I’m talking about that French styling we’ve all been told is
Memorial Day Sales: They're Already Here!
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Double Pocket Shirt] Just a quick post to alert Flattering50 readers: Memorial Day Weekend Sales are already starting! Be sure to check out your favorite clothing sites for gre
Over 50 Arms: Time for Potions and Pilates?
I was curious to see what, if any, solutions for aging arms were on the web. My most recent Flattering50 Giveaway asked readers to answer the questions, "Are You Alarmed About Your Arms?" While the degree of "alarm" seem
"Alarmed About Your Arms?" Giveaway Winners
I enjoyed reading everyone's response to my question, "Are You Alarmed About Your Arms?". Prior to that post, I'd received comments from women haranguing me for posting sleeveless tops and dresses. I was glad to see that
Mother’s Day Sale: Spring Dresses Under $50
[Original image unavailable: Connected Apparel Peacock Print Tie Waist Dress] My birthday is in May. And though I'm still "safely in my 50s," as my husband likes to says, I don't look forward to celebrating the day of my
Capris: Now in Color
Watch out white capris! Colored capris and cropped pants are moving in on the perennial summer favorite. Last spring, colored jeans were all the rage. This spring, colored capris, like the Jones New York Side Zip Capri S
Over 50 Style: The Feminine Pants Suit
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Melange Twill Cropped Jacket] A Flattering50 reader recently emailed me because she was looking for a ruffled pants suit I had posted about a year ago. I know exactly which the one
Eco-Fashion and Beauty: What's New?
The celebration of our earth is actually a month-long event. I recently went online to see what others are doing to honor and protect our precious planet. This post includes a few sighting. Also, I’ve updated a blog I w
Fashion Over 50: Getting Your Spring Skirt's Worth
The skirt and I have a history. The first garment I ever sewed (for a Girl Scout badge) was an A-line skirt in fourth grade (though, I suspect my mom helped a lot). Later, I moved on to the hip-hugging mini skirt, which
