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Dress with Zest: Fall’s Primary Colors
This past weekend, I flipped through the Harper’s Bazaare “Age” issue. Call me a glutton for punishment, but I’m always curious to see what the youth-oriented magazines think women of a certain age should be wearing. I b
Floral Dresses: Segue Into Fall Season
[Original image unavailable: AK Anne Klein Floral Print Belted Dress]For me, getting dressed, especially for work, is a bit challenging in September. I want to switch to fall clothes, but the weather is often too warm fo
Man-Tailored Shirts: Stock Up for Fall
You probably don't want to think about fall yet. (Didn't we just celebrate Memorial Day?) But I thought I should alert you to two things. First, menswear--man-styled blazers, silk ties, belts, trousers and leather oxford
What’s the Dress Code, Girlfriend?
Three nights ago, my husband and I went to see “Catch Me If You Can” on Broadway. We thoroughly enjoyed the show and not just because the tickets were free (more on that later). Just before the lights went down, the woma
Over 50: Making Sense of Makeup
I just got Vogue ’s “Age Issue.” I chuckled as I flipped through it and found one after the other advertisement for anti-aging products. For example, there’s a two-page spread for Estee Lauder’s “Idealist,” an even skint
Shorts and Pants: Print Power
With all the summer sales right now, I've been looking for bargains online. One thing I've noticed: a plethora of solid colored Capris, cropped pants and long (Bermuda) shorts. White and khaki are by far the colors of ch
Summer Sales on Dresses for Women Over 50
[Original image unavailable] Editor's Note: This post was updated with sample of current bargains in January 2014 . For up-to-the-minute sales, take a peek at my On Sale page. Pssst! Select Full Price Dresses are only $6
Dressing like a Duchess
[Original image unavailable: Washed Silk Shirt] There’s been a lot of chatter across the media about the recent North American tour by the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It seems William was charming and Catheri
Giving My Pashima A Dye Job
I’m going to a wedding on Sunday. I’ve had the dress, shoes and handbag for a month and a half. What I didn’t have was something to keep me warm in the air conditioning. A blazer seemed too business-like and a sweater (m
Over 50 Fashions: The Statement Skirt
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Asymmetric Tiered Skirt]In my ideal world, women over 50 would always dress with enthusiasm for style. It doesn’t take much—a stylish sweater, skirt or pair of shoes. Or, perhaps,
Fashion Over 50: A Taste for Lace
Light-weight cotton lace or crochet tops, dresses and even bottoms in neutral colors are all the rage this summer. The photo at the top was taken two weeks ago. The dramatic skirt was off-set by a simple black shell. I’v
Style Over 50: Hair-Doings
Have you tried the In Style Hollywood Makeover feature on the magazine’s website? With new makeover and fashion-related Apps being launched practically daily for the iPad, I knew it was time to see what it was all about.
