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Keep Your Favorite Purse Looking Great

Editor's Note: Flattering50 was recently invited to review Wrapurse, a new product that protects the bottom of a woman's handbag. The following is that review. How many times have you hesitated to put your good handbag d

Skincare

Still Learning: Creating Your Own Nail Art

Photo credit: Jason Setiawan I'm happy to report that Astrid and Vicki are the winners of the recent Flattering50 Giveaway of Designer Nails: Create Art at Your Fingertips , a new book by nail artist Ami Vega. This new b

Shopping

Flattering50 Giveaway: $150 NIC+ZOE Gift Certificate

Editor's Note : This Flattering50 Giveaway has ended. Thanks to all the Flattering50 readers who entered! Fall 2015 fashions are now on to the shelves and webpages of most clothing brands and department stores. It’s time

Fashion

Style Over 50: Repurposing the Sundress

“Cute skirt,” said the women at the office. “That’s no skirt,” I replied, smiling. “That’s a sundress.” Yes, I’m over 50 and still wearing strappy sundresses. However, I’m not wearing them solo. Instead, I’m repurposing

Fashion

Color Quest: Stepping back from Neutrals

In recent years, the overarching fashion trend has been to ignore safe styling and look for opportunities to add a bit of edge. Women—yes, even women over 50—have been encouraged to “mix things up”—different textures, di

Fashion

Style Over 50: 9 Things To Look for When Buying a Dress

I recently added a  new draped dress to my spring wardrobe (photo, above). I'm a big fan of draped dresses for women over 50, so I was drawn to this dress, a Lauren By Ralph Lauren design. Upon closer inspection, though,

Shopping

Design-Your-Own Clothes: Shopping Just Got Easier!

When you shop, either in stores or online, are you frustrated by what you find--or, perhaps, don't find? Are the dresses too short or ill-fitting? Do you wish they had sleeves or a higher or lower neckline? Do you find a

Fashion

Spring Casual: The Versatile Jacket

When I think of casual outerwear for spring and cooler summer weather, my mind immediately goes to jean jackets, hoodie sweatshirts or anoraks. However, none of these, with the exception of my white jean jacket, works fo

Fashion

Tall boots make way for leggings and bare ankles

Editor's Note: I'm happy to announce that Sheri R. is the winner of the most recent Flattering50 Swimwear Giveaway . Congratulations Sheri! And thanks to all Flattering50 readers who entered the giveaway. So long down pa

Fashion

7 Sandal Trends For Spring/Summer 2015

[Original image unavailable] I'm hunting for a new pair of sandals this spring. A comfortable sandal with a small heel, 2"-3," would be ideal. I'm open to any stylish design, except one with an ankle strap--not a flatter

Fashion

Spring Skirt: Great Style And, Yes, Good Length

Three years ago, Pauline Durban introduced Covered Perfectly , a collection of super comfortable, well-priced tops for women in sizes Small through Plus. The tops are designed to flatter the woman over 50 by covering her

Fashion

Wedding Guest Blazers for Slacks or Dresses

Editor's note: Congratulations to Alicia S., winner of the Flattering50's $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway!! There's still time to enter the Flattering50's Swimwear Giveaway. For details, click Giveaway . A Flattering50 reade