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Style over 50: Summer Tops for Capris
As promised in my last post, Fashion over 50: Capris, mon ami?, the topic for this post is finding great tops for women over 50 to wear with Capri and cropped pants. I’m always in need of a few new tops at this time of y
Fashion over 50: Capris, mon ami?
[Original image unavailable: Cropped Jeans] Capris and cropped pants are great summer choices---they offer something more than shorts without the extra weight of long pants. They come in so many different fabrics, colors
Fashion Over 50: Stylish Ponchos
It's been raining hard for four days. I know 'tis the season' and all that, but the branches on two young pear trees in my yard are so saturated with water that they look like weeping willows. Under these very wet condit
Top 10 Dress Styles for Women Over 50
The author's January 2017 update to her guide to flattering dress styles for women over 50, including three-quarter sleeves, draped dresses, sheaths and wrap dresses.
The New Neutral Suits: White, Sand and Stone
[Original image unavailable: Cropped Jacquard Jacket] Editor's Note: This post was updated May 2013 . Looking for a new suit for spring 2013? Once again, suits in neutral shades--white, grey and sand--are the look. You’l
Fashion Over 50: Stylish Sandals On Sale
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Juanita Dress Sandal (Black)] Whether you've got a June wedding coming up in a few weeks or just want to perk up your summer wardrobe with a pair of stylish sandals, now is a great
Spring 2011: Dare to Wear Bold Colored Pants
A few days ago, I snapped this photo of my tennis league coordinator. (I wish I could have snapped her lovely 50+ face, but she was wearing a sweater with the tennis club’s logo and I was nervous about posting that.)(Als
Spring 2011 Tops: Arming Your Over 50 Arms
[Original image unavailable: Pure Silk Georgette Tunic]Coping with my aging arms is easy during the winter months. I tend to be cold (constantly!) and so wrap up like a cocoon in at least three layers: a blouse or T with
Where Did You Get That Wedding Hat?
I was looking forward to seeing the hats at the royal wedding last Friday and I wasn’t disappointed. If you missed the wedding, you can view a few hats in a slide show at the National Examiner . I’ve always loved the Bri
French Dressing: How-tos on Parisian Style
It doesn’t surprise me that some women--including myself--are enamored with Parisian styling. But what does fascinate me is how universal it seems to be. Last July, I wrote a post entitled Beauty Secrets of Aging Frenchw
Wedding Guest Accessories: The Perfect Pairing
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Fall Floral Jersey Dress, Ships 9/15 (Brown)]Did you watch William and Catherine (apparently, we're not supposed to call her Kate anymore) get married today? In the words of so man
"Real" Women Model at Talbots
I finally sat down with the latest Talbots catalog and was pleased to see the issue featuring older women. Don’t get excited—it isn't a company policy change, as far as I can tell. It’s just for a special mother-daughter