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Fashion Trends 2011: Women Behind Bars
I’ve “battened down the hatches,” so to speak, in preparations for Hurricane Irene. “Mean Irene” as she’s being called is scheduled to reach the New York area early Sunday morning. The NYC subway system has shut down. Ho
Style Over 50: Fall's Primitive Patterns
[Original image unavailable: Lotta Stensson Cascade Robe in Purple Women] Once again, designers have dipped their brushes in the colors of the natural world to create primitive patterns for their modern clothing designs.
Fashion Over 50: Blues for You!
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Solid Luxe Scarf] I admit: I love to see women over 50 bring on the color. Fashions in vibrant hues give our skin a lovely, lively glow. This fall's fashions are practically ex
Pick of the Day: Long and Cozy Dress
[Original image unavailable: Old Navy Women's 3/4Sleeve Maxi Dresses] The minute I walk in the door after work or running around on the weekend, I get out of my work/street clothes and climb into a pair of long, cozy cot
Fall 2011 Dresses Over 50: Bold and Beautiful
Photo credit: William WerberIf I had to sum up Fall 2011 dresses in one word, it would be: bold. This season's standout dresses feature rich colors, dramatic patterns and textures, longer hemlines and more. Fall’s not-so
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
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
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
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 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
Top 10 Dress Styles for Women Over 50
The author's January 2017 update to her guide to flattering dress styles for women over 50, including three-quarter sleeves, draped dresses, sheaths and wrap dresses.
