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Fashion Over 50: Suit Yourself
I was at a retirement party for a woman who’d worked with my father for as long as I can remember, first as an entry-level employee, eventually as my dad’s business partner and until now, running the company solo since m
Fashion Over 50: Dress Sale
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Aceate Spandex Jersey Dress (Black)] I'm interrupting my parade of posts on spring 2011 trends to let you know there are some very flattering 50 dresses from Anne Klein available
Spring 2011: Like Striped Dresses?
[Original image unavailable: La Tour Eiffel] When I was in my twenties, my mother used to scold me for wearing mostly simple monotones. I think she thought if I wore floral garments with ruffles and bows, I would attract
Spring 2011: Slimming Striped Blouses
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Striped Roll Sleeve Shirt (Pattern)] I started collecting examples of spring striped fashions for a post, but quickly realized the striped scene is enormous this season! Instea
Anne Hathaway and James Franco: Are We Their Role Models?
I didn’t see an ugly gown during the entire Academy Awards ceremony, did you? Everyone looked lovely. And Melissa Leo was the only over 50 actress to win an award, so not much to report on the Over 50 Front . (Except tha
Spring Coats Over 50: It's Trench Time!
Today was warm enough to go out in just a heavy sweater, skirt and tall boots. Though not quite warm enough for a light trench coat, the balmy weather suggested that spring is on the way. Plus, I spotted the first yello
Fashion Over 50: Paint It White
Photo credit: William Werber White as a trendy spring 2011 color hardly seems like news. White is always associate with spring, especially spring weddings, and summer—isn’t it? There are two things, however, that make wh
Spring Dresses for Women Over 50
Photo Credit: William Werber Editor's Note: This post was updated in March 2014 . For the latest sales on dresses and other garments, visit On Sale . Did you see any of the live streaming of runway shows during Fashion W
Bold and Beautiful Handbags for Spring
[Original image unavailable: Perlina Tatiana Hobo Teal - Leather Handbags] Yesterday, I met an old friend I've known since my first job after college. She lives in New Jersey, so I don’t see her very often. Once or twice
What To Do With Floral Shoes?
[Original image unavailable: Poetic Licence Selene] Sad to say, there are no signs of winter waning in the Northeast. In fact, there was a fresh layer of snow on the garden beds when I woke up on Presidents' Day. I'm so
Spring 2011: Shirt Waist Dresses
Shirt waist dresses are making a comeback this season. It makes me smile to see them in the magazines and online. I love the nostalgic factor, plus the style is very flattering for women over 50. The Trench Tie Waist Sh
Shoe Sale: Spring 2011 Shades
[Original image unavailable: Easy Spirit Shoes Quint Super Women's Slingback Shoes (White)] Though I'm looking forward to warmer days in March and April, I don't expect to be wearing sandals much before May. I do expect,