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SwimSpot: Stylish, Comfortable Swimwear
I suspect I'm not alone when I say I don't enjoy swimsuit shopping in department stores. I'm usually shopping for a new bathing suit at this time of year, when my body, particularly my skin, has yet to recover from the c
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
Buying a Dress: 10 Tips for Women Over 50
I'm a huge fan of dresses on women over 50. A dress is… Flattering . A dress’s continuous color or print from shoulder to hem is slimming and elongating. Easy. There’s no debating what top goes best with a particular sk
Giveaway Winner Models Her New Flattering Top
Last fall, a Flattering50 Giveaway gave readers a chance to win a top from Covered Perfectly . Michelle's name was randomly selected as the winner. I put Michelle in touch with Pauline Durban, founder and president of Co
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
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
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
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
Giveaway Winner Models Her New Necklace
I'd like to introduce Flattering50 readers to Robin. Robin is the winner of the most recent Flattering50 giveaway and is wearing the pretty necklace she chose from the Boyer New York collection. "I'm thrilled with it!" R
