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2014 Fashions Favorites for Women Over 50
Happy 2015! Can you believe the 2010s are half over? Crazy. A year ago, I reflected on my favorite fashion looks and trends for women over 50 in 2013. I thought it might be fun to repeat the fashion look-back for 2014.
Style Over 50: Repurposing the Sleeveless LBD
Recently, I was watching an episode of the television show Madame Secretary . In one scene, the stunning Téa Leoni, 48, wore a dark jumper with a white collared shirt and pumps. "What a fabulous look!" I thought. The jum
My New Favorite Product: Marc Jacob Highliner
It would take a lot of blog space to describe all the reasons I appreciate my girlfriends. One reason, though, is because they are constantly introducing me to new things, big and small. When one of them introduces me to
Ronen Chen Jacket: Style and Comfort from Desk to Dinner
What to wear over 50? Five years into writing Flattering50 , I've discovered what to wear isn't my biggest fashion challenge. I look best in clothing that flatters my body shape, suits my lifestyle and is well-made. The
Holiday Gifts for Women Over 50
Am I the only American who wasn't out shopping this weekend? Probably not, but do wonder sometimes. I'm well aware that I am missing out on huge savings by avoiding the "Black Weekend" sales. On Friday, the New York Time
Still Learnning: My Role in the "Am I Pretty or Ugly?" Trend
Girls are skipping classes on days when they don’t think they look good. Young women are skipping job interviews for the same reason. Girls and young women are posting videos on YouTube entitled "Am I Pretty or Ugly?" an
Fall Work Outfit: Long Sweater and Skirt
November 2014 has been a particularly fickle fall month in terms of temperature. In the course of one week, I've grabbed a wool coat one day, a down jacket another day, and, yes, just a sweater on still other days. I hat
Still Learning: Toothpaste's Menacing Effect
Warning: Toothpaste may be hazardous to your clothing. That's the lesson I learned recently. Was the garment--my black lace blouse (above)--ruined? Not in my opinion. However, I will be more careful about when and how I
Probelle Nail Repair: Help for Damaged Nails
Thank you Probelle for letting me try your nail repair products! I like to wear nail polish. I don't wear it all the time, but I do go through a nail-polishing phase for three or four months every year. The minute I stop
Houndstooth: A Fall Favorite
There are certain prints I can't imagine ever banning from my wardrobe. Houndstooth is one of them. I was a teenager when I wore my first houndstooth print garment--a jumper. Suffice it to say, there have been many, many
7 Tips For Styling A Monochromatic Look
Cyndee, a Flattering50 reader, recently wrote: “Do you have any tips on monochromatic looks for over 50 gals? I think it looks very elegant and can fit any budget.” Wow—I couldn’t agree more! Since turning 50, I don’t th
Flattering50 Giveaway: A Covered Perfectly Top
Editor's note: This Giveaway has ended. Thanks to all of you who entered! Flattering50 readers often tell me that "being comfortable" in their clothes is a priority now that they're 50+. I agree. I'm drawn to soft garmen
