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Style Over 50: Mother of the Bride Dresses
[Original image unavailable] An over 50 girlfriend just found out her son is engaged. The wedding is not for another year, but already she's fretting about what she'll wear. I told her I'd do a little preliminary mother-
Fashion Over 50 Takes A Hit: Coldwater Creek to Close
[Original image unavailable] I suspect most everyone has heard that Coldwater Creek has filed for Chapter 11 protection. I was running around the city all day on Friday and kept getting texts about it from friends--even
Spring Coats Over 50: Now That's a Print!
[Original image unavailable: Banana Republic Gingham Trench - Preppy navy] Editor's Note: Before I start this post, I just want to congratulate Deborah S. Deborah's name was randomly selected as the winner of the recent
Midnight Promise: A Sophisticated Fragrance
"A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future," said Coco Channel. Spoken like a perfume designer, yes? Nevertheless, I love perfume. It's been part of my daily styling for 30+ years. I don't feel completely dressed wi
Upbeat Outwear for April Showers or...Sunshine
My waking thought this morning was: "If I have to wear my black puffy down winter coat to the city today, I think I'll scream." I'm happy to report it was a beautiful day, warm enough to wear a spring coat (above). No ot
Calvin Klein Underwear Sale
Is it time to spring clean your lingerie drawer? If so and you need to freshen up your lingerie with a new bra, camisole and/or panties, I highly recommend you take a peek at the Calvin Klein underwear sale at Shopbob. (
Flower Power at Macy's
Other than a few intrepid crocuses, braving the below freezing temperatures (still!!), and a few early birds chirping now and again, there has been little evidence of springtime in my part of the world. At least, not out
Women's Tops that Flatter and Cover
My over 50 girlfriends and I often grumble about all the fashion trends—mini dresses and skirts, 7-inch heels, and cropped tops, to name a few—we can't wear. However, every so often, a trend comes along that makes me fee
Flattering50 Giveaway: Topaz Pendant Necklace
Editor's Note: This Giveaway has now ended. Thanks to all of you who entered. The folks at Anjolee, the Art of Jewelry would like to give one Flattering50 reader a Topaz Solitaire Pendant Necklace (above) from their coll
Arms Over 50: The Lace Look
Lately, I've been writing about spring's new dresses. Not surprisingly, many of the warmer-weather styles are sleeveless. I know sleeveless tops and dresses are a "no no" for many women over 50. And it's super important
Ronen Chen Sweater Giveaway
Editor's Note: This Giveaway has now ended. Thanks to all of you who entered. To view the current Flattering50 Giveaway, click here . We're just days away from the first day of spring! To celebrate spring, the folks at R
Power Print Dresses for Women Over 50
I'm a huge fan of dresses with bold prints on women over 50. For most of us, our "demure days," when we might have worn petite prints, are in the past. Bold prints are spirited, confident--just like we are. This spring,
