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A Riot of Summer Stripes On Sale
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Stripe Split Neck Pullover (Blue, Size XL)] Lately, whenever I’m running around Manhattan, I can’t get that old favorite “Cell Block No. 9” out of my head. Why? Because every
New Day/New Outfit: A Bit of Beading
First off, happy Memorial Day Weekend! In my last post, Style Over 50: Is Orange the New Neutral? , I mentioned that I've been rooting around my wardrobe, looking for garments with a little orange, one of this spring's t
Product Review: A Sports Wear and Swimsuit Alternative
Recently, I was invited to try activewear by HydroChic . HydroChic specializes in garments that are 50+ UV resistant and can be worn swimming. The waters off the Northeast’s coast are a bit too chilly for swimming in Apr
Style Over 50: The Colorful Jeans Show
[Original image unavailable: Women's True Slim Chinos - Velvet Orange, 14] I am sooo ready for spring and all its gorgeous colors – emerald, yellow, purple, pink. A few brave crocuses have popped out. But, alas, Old Man
Still Learning: Lace in the Workplace?
Last August, I bought a lace skirt at Ann Taylor (above). I'd just been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” exhibit and was in the mood for a new fall skirt. (I
Skirt Alert: Dare to Flare
A while back, a Flattering50 reader commented: "I'd like to see more skirts that aren't pencil, full or maxi-length." She noted that she liked one of my flared skirts in the post because it was "nice without being volumi
Style Over 50: Slacks and the Evening Wedding
[Original image unavailable: Style Over 50: Slacks and the Evening Wedding] Recently, a Flattering50 reader emailed me and wrote: “I'm going to a NY spring evening wedding. And my legs are pale, fat and blotchy. Are the
Still Learning: What to Wear with Red...That's Not Black?
What’s black and white and red—a lot? Answer: Me! Red—and all the many shades of red—has been my favorite color since college. For women who can wear red, it's a great color to brighten up your over 50 complexion. That's
FOF: 5 Best Looks Over 50 in Glitter, Sequins & Metallics
Not surprisingly, this fall's love fest with the shiny stuff—glitter, sequins, metallics—has reached a feverish pitch during the holiday season. Glittery garments have been making the scene at night as well as during the
Are You Ready for Some Labor Day Sales?
[Original image unavailable] Editor's Note: Most, but not all, of the sales reported below ended on Labor Day, Sept. 3rd, 2012. On my way home from work last night, I stopped at the local sporting goods shop to check out
July 4 Sales: Save Big on Neutral Separates
In June, I wrote a flurry of posts about my trip to Paris and Amsterdam. As mentioned, I was particularly taken by the style of over 50 French women. By and large, the best dress French women wore well-made clothes in co
50% off Jones New York Sports
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Sport Solid Capris] Now that you've pulled out your summer clothes, have you found a T-shirt or two that has lost its shape? Do you have a pair of capris or shorts that has fad
