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Jumpsuits Over 50: Ring in the New Year in Comfort and Style
[Original image unavailable] In the past few weeks, while doing my holiday shopping online, I’ve come across several well-priced jumpsuits. These jumpsuits are not your airplane mechanic’s jumpsuits, nor the one-piece ga
Holiday Gifts Under $60: ‘Tis the Sparkle Season
There’s something about re-living all my favorite holiday traditions that brings out the girl in me and makes my spirits bright. Is that the reason I have such a craving for all things glittery, shiny, twinkly and sparkl
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
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
Holiday Gift Ideas: Japanese Kimono Necklaces
Over the weekend, I had brunch with a long-time friend. She’d moved away from New York City several years, but was back in the area making a presentation at a quilters’ conference. My friend, Susan Faeder, has an experti
Wedding Style: What to Wear to “Black Tie Optional”?
A Flattering50 reader recently emailed and wrote: "I’m going to a wedding in December and the invitation says ‘black tie optional.' How should I dress?” There's no getting around it: ‘Black tie optional’ signals that a f
Glittery Shoes Say "Special Occasion"
Last weekend I attended a wedding at an elegant old mansion-turned-conference center. It was an evening affair and just about every female guest, regardless of age, was "dressed to the nines" in a beautiful cocktail dres
Where Did You Get That Wedding Hat?
I was looking forward to seeing the hats at the royal wedding last Friday and I wasn’t disappointed. If you missed the wedding, you can view a few hats in a slide show at the National Examiner . I’ve always loved the Bri
Wedding Guest Accessories: The Perfect Pairing
[Original image unavailable: Anne Klein Fall Floral Jersey Dress, Ships 9/15 (Brown)]Did you watch William and Catherine (apparently, we're not supposed to call her Kate anymore) get married today? In the words of so man
Here Comes the Wedding Guest, All Dressed in…?
Editor's Note: This post was updated in March 2016 . I've included prices with some dresses, but click on photo or text for best price now. For more dress ideas, visit Shop Over 50 . There’s a part of me that hesitates t
Holiday 2010: Party Tops Over 50
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Sleeveless Sequined Blouse,]Editor's Note: This post was updated 11/30/11. For more dressy tops, visit Dressy Tops for the HolidaysIs there a month more social than December? I
Holiday 2010: Flattering Over 50 Dresses
[Original image unavailable: Jones New York Ruffle Front Wrap A-Line Dress (Blue)] There aren’t too many things that say “I’m 50 and ready for fun” like a pretty party dress. With so many opportunities for dressing down
