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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
Soft Separates on Sale
I’m writing to share my latest clothing discovery— Soft Surroundings . I found the fashion site over the recent three-day weekend. Perhaps, it was the harsh New York weather or the fact that life can be, well, a little h
Fashion Over 50: Coat Sale
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Classic Coat] I thought you'd like to know that Jones New York is having some wild and crazy sales right now. Fashions on sale, like this Jones New York Classic Coat , are gett
Urban Outfitters: Well-priced, Unstuffy Fashions
As I approached age 50, I began to hear my inner voice frequently lament: “You can’t wear that sort of thing anymore!” A lot of styles suddenly seemed off limits because I was getting older. Now that I’m well into my 50s
Old Navy Dresses + Leggings = Comfortable Styling
[Original image unavailable: Old Navy Women's Dolman Top Dresses] I'm always on the lookout for dresses that can be worn over leggings or cropped pants. It's just such a fun, comfortable look. Today, I found some very re
Style Over 50: Cowl Power
Two years ago, in January, I mentioned to a girlfriend that I’d just bought a cowl neck sweater, drastically reduced in an end-of-season sale. My smart shopper elation was quickly squashed when my friend responded, “Fash
Mobile Shopping: Madness or a Must?
I admit it: Mobile devices scare me. Maybe it has to do with where I live (30 miles from New York City), but it seems like more and more people are spending every spare second on their Smart phones or mobile tablets. Eve
Give Away: What’s Your 2012 Fashion Resolution?
Editor's Note: This Give Away has Ended. Look for Give Aways in future Flattering50 posts. Happy New Year! I’m kicking off 2012 with my first Give Away for Flattering50 readers. I’d like to hear what New Year’s Fashion R
Style Over 50: Great Lace Tops and Skirts
Every year, around the 15th of December, I start wondering what I'm going to wear for New Year's Eve. It's like clockwork. My gift buying is more or less complete, except for one or two things for my boys, who I have to
Blazing Blazers
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Velvet Jacket, Ships 11/5 (Poppy)]In my last post, Dressy Tops for the Holidays, I showed a bunch of pretty, but rather clingy, party tops. Personally, I gravitate to fitted tops b
Dressy Tops for the Holiday
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Beaded Crew Neck Top, Ships 11/11 (Black)] Dressy tops and bottoms are a great way to stretch your party wardrobe for the month-long holiday season. When buying a holiday party top
Cyber Monday Sales
Are you still shopping? As you know, tomorrow is Cyber Monday , a day of huge online sales. It's a day when you can shop from home or at your office desk at lunchtime without fear of some craze shopper aiming pepper spra