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Still Learning: Time to Hit the "Pause" on "Fast Fashion"?

More and more, I'm hearing over 50 women say, "I'm shopping my closet," putting together a new outfit with what they've got rather than running out to buy something new. No doubt, their reasons for this vary greatly. The

Fashion

Early Fall Colors: Black, Grey and White

Last Friday, I attended the opening reception of a new exhibition of photographs by Gosta Peterson , one of my favorite fashion photographers. It was a crisp, clear New York evening and most woman on the city's streets w

Fashion

Over 50 and Fashion-Frustrated? Blogger Wants to Unite Us

Artwork by Anne M. Bray Calling all bloggers who are either disabled, middle-aged, plus-sized or any combination of the three! If you and your readers feel marginalized by the Fashion Industry, Alicia at Spashionista wou

Fashion

Ronen Chen Sweater: Stylish, Comfort and Versatile

These days, I love poking around boutiques and designer shops, either on the street or online, looking for unique garments and accessories that are comfortable, stylish and flattering. I’m not interested in anything too

Fashion

New Day/New Outfit: Summer Plaid

Where do your style ideas come from? I was thinking about this question last week as I wandered through this year’s fashion exhibit, PUNK: Chaos to Couture, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Believe it or not, my inspir

Fashion

THE WOMAN BEHIND A NEW LINE OF STYLISH TOPS

Pauline models her Draped Front top. Editor’s note: This is a sponsored post written by Pauline Durban (above), who has created a line of tops for women over 40. Pauline, age 57, shares her story, from businesswoman to d

Fashion

New Day/New Outfit: A Flattering Neckline For Women Over 50

If you've been reading this blog, you know I don’t like to tell women over 50 what they shouldn’t wear anymore. That’s a very slippery slope since women over 50 vary tremendously. So…instead, I like to focus on the posit

Fashion

Summer Vacationers: To Pack Light, Pack White

Planning a vacation any time soon? Want to pack as lightly as possible for the trip? My advice to women over 50 traveling in summertime is simple: Pack white. Is there a more versatile color in summer? I don’t think so.

Fashion

Mountain Casual: Summer Style At 8,000 Feet

I'm happy to report my husband and I are having a fab vacation in Vail, Colorado. The town of Vail is like an international fairyland. The architecture is a playful mix of buildings inspired (or so it seems to this repor

Fashion

Packing for a Summer Vacation in the Mountains

Greetings from Vail, Colorado! My husband and I slipped away for a little R+R this week. Have you been to Colorado? It's my first time and I’m absolutely awe-struck by the majestic mountains and the super-friendly people

Fashion

Designer Sunglasses For Less That You Can Virtually 'Try On'

Editor's Note: This post is a product review of designer sunglasses by SmartBuyGlasses. Do you have a favorite “age defying” product? I’ve lost track of the number of supposed wrinkle-reducing, eyes-brightening, skin-ill

Fashion

New Day/New Outfit: The Longer Short Sleeves

By now, I figure anyone following Flattering50 knows how ga-ga I am for 3/4 sleeve tops. (See my recent post entitled Arms Over 50: The 3/4 Sleeve Solution for details.) I'm not, however, suggesting that all over 50 wome