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Style Forever: A New Book About Grown-Up Style
Are you over 50 and looking for style inspiration? I just finished reading Style Forever , a highly appealing style guide for grown up women by That’s Not My Age blogger Alyson Walsh. I say “highly appealing” because not
2015 Swimsuit: 14 Trends and Where to Shop Online
It's that time again--swimsuit season! Huh? Here in the Northeast, we've been experiencing record snow fall and single digit temperatures. That hasn't stopped the brick and mortar shops in my area, however, from wheeling
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
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
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
9 Surprising Things About Bill Cunningham
Photo credit: 92 Street Y Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the “Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis: Bill Cunningham” at the 92 Street Y in New York City. I entered the the auditorium with several expectations. For e
The New Black and White Dress
Perhaps, this has happened to you: You're out and about--shopping, running errands, spending the day in a city--when you notice a garment or accessory on a man or woman and think: "Well, there's something different." The
Women's Tops that Flatter and Cover
My over 50 girlfriends and I often grumble about all the fashion trends—mini dresses and skirts, 7-inch heels, and cropped tops, to name a few—we can't wear. However, every so often, a trend comes along that makes me fee
Style Over 50: Graphic Sweater Coat
Unless you live somewhere extremely remote, I suspect you are seeing sales everywhere right now. The temptation to save big is hard to resist. The thing I love about January sales is they give me an opportunity to buy a
Favorite 2013 Fashions for Women Over 50
Call me crazy, but January 1st never feels like the first day of the new year. Instead, it feels like the new year is on pause for 24 hours. I usually spend the day relaxing and reflecting on what has been and what may b
