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Flattering50 Giveaway: $150 NIC+ZOE Gift Certificate
Editor's Note : This Flattering50 Giveaway has ended. Thanks to all the Flattering50 readers who entered! Fall 2015 fashions are now on to the shelves and webpages of most clothing brands and department stores. It’s time
Color Quest: Stepping back from Neutrals
In recent years, the overarching fashion trend has been to ignore safe styling and look for opportunities to add a bit of edge. Women—yes, even women over 50—have been encouraged to “mix things up”—different textures, di
Design-Your-Own Clothes: Shopping Just Got Easier!
When you shop, either in stores or online, are you frustrated by what you find--or, perhaps, don't find? Are the dresses too short or ill-fitting? Do you wish they had sleeves or a higher or lower neckline? Do you find a
Spring Casual: The Versatile Jacket
When I think of casual outerwear for spring and cooler summer weather, my mind immediately goes to jean jackets, hoodie sweatshirts or anoraks. However, none of these, with the exception of my white jean jacket, works fo
Tall boots make way for leggings and bare ankles
Editor's Note: I'm happy to announce that Sheri R. is the winner of the most recent Flattering50 Swimwear Giveaway . Congratulations Sheri! And thanks to all Flattering50 readers who entered the giveaway. So long down pa
Spring Skirt: Great Style And, Yes, Good Length
Three years ago, Pauline Durban introduced Covered Perfectly , a collection of super comfortable, well-priced tops for women in sizes Small through Plus. The tops are designed to flatter the woman over 50 by covering her
Style Over 50: Totally Textured Separates
Is there a limit on how many different textures a woman over 50 should wear at one time? I hope not. For today's in-between snow storms look, I've combined a black moto jacket, a light grey fuzzy sweater, a lace midi ski
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
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
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
The White Blouse: Fashion’s Age Equalizer
About white blouses, Designer Carolina Herrera , 74, has said: “They are my security blanket. They're very feminine, and when I'm getting dressed in the morning and can't decide what to wear, a white blouse always fits t
