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Fashion Over 50: Denim Shorts
Every time I walk out the door, I see women wearing the longer straight denim shorts and Capris. They're a hot summer trend that flatters women of all ages. Call them what you want—long shorts, peddle-pushers, Bermuda st
Tops For Women Over 50: Hold the Glitz!
[Original image unavailable: Michael Stars Slub 1x1 3/4 Sleeve Drape Neck Tee]I went to a dinner party last weekend. The hostess is a very attractive 50-something and has a bunch of equally attractive girlfriends over 50
Flirty Skirts Over 50? Absolutely!
The fashion pundits predicted women would be wearing longer dresses and skirts this season. I’ve kept my eyes peeled, but haven’t seen any more long hemlines this season than other season. Still, I love the longer hemlin
Style Over 50: Making Flats Fun
[Original image unavailable: SEERI - BLUSH PAT]Tuesday, while dining al fresco with my husband at a café in Tribeca, I observed lots of women, mostly under age 35, parading by our little table. The overwhelming majority
Fashion Over 50: Summer Suit Sale
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Four Pocket Skirt Suit, Ships 6/30 skirt suit (JJ9XBXX)] If you happen to catch this post before June 16th, 11:59 PM EST , you might want to take advantage of a fabulous sale at An
Fashion Over 50: The Scoop on Scoop Necks
[Original image unavailable: 3/4 Sleeve Silk Trim T-Shirt]True confession: I used to wear turtlenecks—a lot! I was such a turtleneck devotee that I even had sleeveless ones for summer. Honest. Sometime around age 50, I r
Pick of the Day: Eyelet Skirt
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Eyelet Skirt] I'm loving this Jones New York Eyelet Skirt ($89). It's my Fashion Over 50: Pick of the Day . It's just so feminine. I don't wear much black in the summertime, bu
Polka Dot Accessories: Ready to Go Dotty?
Yesterday, I posted a blog on Fashion Over 50: The Polka Dot Connection. As I searched for polka dot fashions online, I quickly realized there were a lot, too much for one post. So yesterday's blog was about polka dot dr
Fashion Over 50: The Polka Dot Connection
One 2011 trend that hasn’t gotten much fashion magazine coverage is the polka dot print. Perhaps, it’s hard for fashion editors to get excited about a print that appears with the regularity of locust. But a quick perusal
Summer Essential: The Jean Jacket
When I was 48, I bought a white jean jacket at Ann Taylor (see above). I wore it a lot during the next two summers. Then, I turned 50 and thought: “I’m too old for a jean jacket.” I loved that jean jacket, which had gott
Summer 2011 Dresses: The Heat Wave Solution
[Original image unavailable: Michael Stars Micro Jersey Raw Edge Surplice Dress]The Northeast is experiencing its first heat wave of summer 2011. Standing in my closet doorway this morning, I knew there was only one thin
Over 50 Style: Lowdown on Beach Cover Ups
The weather report for Memorial Day weekend in the New York area is iffy at best—chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday. Not great weather for the beach weekend I’ve got planned. However, Monday is supposed to sunny and i
