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Product Review: A Sports Wear and Swimsuit Alternative
Recently, I was invited to try activewear by HydroChic . HydroChic specializes in garments that are 50+ UV resistant and can be worn swimming. The waters off the Northeast’s coast are a bit too chilly for swimming in Apr
Surf's Up! What to Pack for a Beach Vacation?
[Original image unavailable: Pack for a Beach Vacation?] Recently, a Flattering50 reader emailed and asked: "I'm looking for some ideas on what to wear for a beach vacation. Any chance you might do a post on that?" Gladl
Design Your Own Colorblock Pumps
Earlier in the month, I wrote a post about this spring’s show-stopping sandals, focusing on color-blocked and embellished styles. While I was researching my sponsors for product shots I could use to illustrate the trends
Thanks, Lilly!
[Original image unavailable: The Lilly Life] I was saddened to learn Lilly Pulitzer, the creator of simple, cotton shifts in eye-popping prints and colors, had died on April 7th. I never knew the woman, of course. And th
New Day/New Outfit: The In-Between Sweater
April in New York is a weather roller coaster--one day (like today) in the 80s; the next day down in the 50s. Saturday night, I was in the city to see "Old Hats," the latest creative masterpiece by Bill Irwin and David S
Style Over 50: Show-Stopping Sandals
I'm on the hunt for a new pair of sandals. I still intend to wear last year's pair, which I love. But three other, older pairs of sandals got the heave-ho at the end of last summer. So lately, I've been perusing the web
Wedding Guest Attire: Hold the Hosiery?
I'm sure you're aware that nylon hosiery went out of style sometime last year and is showing no sign of coming back into fashion favor. If you wore opaque tights all winter, you were still a hip old lady. But now that sp
Style Over 50: The Colorful Jeans Show
[Original image unavailable: Women's True Slim Chinos - Velvet Orange, 14] I am sooo ready for spring and all its gorgeous colors – emerald, yellow, purple, pink. A few brave crocuses have popped out. But, alas, Old Man
Casual Dressing Over 50: 6 Easy Pieces
[Original image unavailable: Casual Dressing Over 50: Six Easy Pieces] Recently, a Flattering50 reader emailed and said, "I need ideas for casual dressing. What to wear on Saturdays other than jeans?" I had to smile beca
Still Learning: Lace in the Workplace?
Last August, I bought a lace skirt at Ann Taylor (above). I'd just been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” exhibit and was in the mood for a new fall skirt. (I
Skirt Alert: Dare to Flare
A while back, a Flattering50 reader commented: "I'd like to see more skirts that aren't pencil, full or maxi-length." She noted that she liked one of my flared skirts in the post because it was "nice without being volumi
Style Over 50: 2013 Swimsuit Trends
[Original image unavailable: Longitude White Carnaby Plus Size Surplice Swimsuit] I like to look at swimsuits in March; it gets me excited about all things summery. I am, however, a little reluctant to post about latest
