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Dress Zest: Spring 2014 Dresses to Brighten Your Day
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Print Jersey Sheath Dress] Editor's Note: As always, I have included different dress styles and sleeve lengths, including sleeveless, because women over 50 differ greatly in te
The Denim Shirt: Shaking Off Winter
This weekend, I went rooting through my wardrobe, looking for something that wasn’t heavy or dark. It's the end of February and I'm tired of wearing black turtlenecks and chunky sweaters. I'm ready to go lighter—lighter
2014 Swimsuits for Women Over 50
[Original image unavailable: Longitude Blue Fabulous Surplice Swimsuit] Editor's Note: Looking for the latest swimsuit styles? Take a peek at my recent post, entitled, 2015 Swimsuits: 14 Trends and Where to Shop . Whethe
New Day/New Outfit: Black Tie Time?
I'm always amused by the things that inspire my "style of the moment." Over the weekend, I pulled out my Beatles memorabilia to write a post about the Beatles tribute last Sunday night. (If you missed that post, a few re
Style Over 50: The Beatles’ Influence
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. To celebrate, CBS is airing “The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute to The Beatles” at 8 p.m. EST. I plan to watch becau
Flurries and Furry Handbags
I'm sitting at my desk watching the most recent snowfall (7 inches so far!) and thinking: What a funny time of year it is! Everywhere I look, people are bundled up, trying to stay warm. And, yet, in the past week, I've r
Uniqlo Vest: A Great Back-Up Layer
What a winter we're having here in the Northeast! We've been dashing through the snow for almost two weeks now largely because the temperature hasn't risen above freezing to melt the white stuff. While I love snow, I hav
A Perfect Winter Handbag: The DIY Faux Fur Tote
In December, Cyndee, a Flattering50 reader from Virginia, emailed me about a faux fur tote she was making. I love faux fur accessories—hats, handbags, gloves, shoes and so on! I wrote back, asking her to send me a photo
Self-Help for Aging Legs
Months ago, a Flattering50 reader emailed me after I'd written a post entitled Arms Over 50: The 3/4 Sleeve Solution . She wanted to know if I had any aging legs solutions. It’s a great question! Sadly, many women over
2014 Golden Globes: Is this the Year of the Woman Over 40?
Photo credit: jdeeringdavis (Flickr: Golden Globes) [CC-BY-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons It's no news that the fashion industry continues to largely ignore women over 50. However, I like to think our age group is starting
Style Over 50: Graphic Sweater Coat
Unless you live somewhere extremely remote, I suspect you are seeing sales everywhere right now. The temptation to save big is hard to resist. The thing I love about January sales is they give me an opportunity to buy a
Are You Ready for Some Downton Abbey?
Editor's note : Fear not. This post contains no Downton Abbey spoilers. Yes, I'm one: a true-blue Downton Abbey fan counting down the hours to the first episode of Season 4. If you knew me, like my boys do, you wouldn't
