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Shopping the Sales: The 3 C's
Editor's note: The winner of the most recent Flattering50 Giveaway is Lori. Lori won a Blu-ray of "Woman In Gold" and a $50 Visa Gift Certificate. Congratulations, Lori! The next Flattering50 Giveaway should be launching
Still Learning: 'Unavailable' Online May Be Only Temporary
If you shop online, you've probably had the experience of finding something you really like, only to discover when you try to purchase it that it isn't available in the size or color you want. In such cases, I have alwa
Still Learning: Phone App Makes Shoppers More Savvy
We've all heard about goods--such as clothing and beauty products--that are produced under unethical conditions. Some companies, for example, use manufacturing methods that are harmful to workers or to animals or the env
Favorites Over 50: Shopping in New York City
Last Thursday was unseasonably warm--in the mid-40s--for New York City. Not exactly flip-flip weather (although I saw a young woman flip-flopping down Broadway), but a great day for walking and people watching. A friend
Favorites Over 50: 12 Ways to Shop Smart at Big Sales
One thing I’ve learned since beginning Flattering50 : There’s always a women’s apparel sale going on somewhere. Most often, the markdowns are in the 10-50% range. Twice a year, around January and July, the savings go meg
17 End-of-Season Cyber Sales
[Original image unavailable] Editor's Note: Unfortunately, most of the "Winter Clearance" sales have ended. However, I've updated this post with sales that are ongoing in February 2013 . For dated discounts or "flash sal
Shopping the Holiday Market for Over 50 Girlfriend Gifts
I love the holiday season in Manhattan so much that I don’t even mind the crush of holiday shoppers. I’m particularly fond of the holiday markets that pop up around town; they often solve my gift-buying needs for girlfri
15 Cyber Sales for Holiday Shoppers
[Original image unavailable: Fownes Cashmere Lined Leather Glove] Editor's Note: Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Holiday shopping has come and gone, but the sales continue. For current bargains or "flash sales," take a pe
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
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
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
Fashion Over 50: This Week’s Favorites
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Long Sleeve Crew Neck,] As you might imagine, I look at a lot of garments to prepare each of my Flattering50 posts. Often, I see great designs at great prices that don’t fall i
