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Flattering50 Giveaway: 'Woman in Gold' and $50 Gift Card
Editor's Note : This Giveaway has ended. Thanks to all of you who entered! Look for a new Flattering50 Giveaway in the future. In “Woman in Gold,” Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, 69, portrays Maria Altmann, a proud Au
Top July Sales: Big Savings On Women Clothing
[Original image unavailable] Editor's Note: The July sales have ended, unfortunately. However, there are lots of August sales going on. For links to current sales, visit Top August Sales: Summer Sales and Fall Previews W
Shopping Destinations
I'm constantly receiving sales alerts from Flattering50 's sponsors. It seems there's a sale going on somewhere 365 days of the year. Who knew! Here are links to online sites, most of which I have had happy shopping expe
Shop Over 50
Are you over 50 and looking for clothes that are stylish and flattering? Here are collections of dresses, cardigans, and more. I've included a range of styles for women over 50 with different shapes and sizes, as well as
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
