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New Day/New Outfit: The In-Between Sweater
April in New York is a weather roller coaster--one day (like today) in the 80s; the next day down in the 50s. Saturday night, I was in the city to see "Old Hats," the latest creative masterpiece by Bill Irwin and David S
Style Over 50: Show-Stopping Sandals
I'm on the hunt for a new pair of sandals. I still intend to wear last year's pair, which I love. But three other, older pairs of sandals got the heave-ho at the end of last summer. So lately, I've been perusing the web
Wedding Guest Attire: Hold the Hosiery?
I'm sure you're aware that nylon hosiery went out of style sometime last year and is showing no sign of coming back into fashion favor. If you wore opaque tights all winter, you were still a hip old lady. But now that sp
Style Over 50: The Colorful Jeans Show
[Original image unavailable: Women's True Slim Chinos - Velvet Orange, 14] I am sooo ready for spring and all its gorgeous colors – emerald, yellow, purple, pink. A few brave crocuses have popped out. But, alas, Old Man
Casual Dressing Over 50: 6 Easy Pieces
[Original image unavailable: Casual Dressing Over 50: Six Easy Pieces] Recently, a Flattering50 reader emailed and said, "I need ideas for casual dressing. What to wear on Saturdays other than jeans?" I had to smile beca
Still Learning: Lace in the Workplace?
Last August, I bought a lace skirt at Ann Taylor (above). I'd just been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” exhibit and was in the mood for a new fall skirt. (I
Skirt Alert: Dare to Flare
A while back, a Flattering50 reader commented: "I'd like to see more skirts that aren't pencil, full or maxi-length." She noted that she liked one of my flared skirts in the post because it was "nice without being volumi
Style Over 50: 2013 Swimsuit Trends
[Original image unavailable: Longitude White Carnaby Plus Size Surplice Swimsuit] I like to look at swimsuits in March; it gets me excited about all things summery. I am, however, a little reluctant to post about latest
10 Fun Facts About...Vera Wang
Photo credit: Joyce Culver I've admired Vera Wang, 63, for a long time. I've read about her editorial beginnings at Vogue, her work with Ralph Lauren and the opening of her first bridal shop. I’ve admired her collections
Spring Style Over 50: Bright Colors and Playful Prints
A few days ago, I took a shopping tour of the spring 2013 collection at the Coldwater Creek store on Third Avenue in New York City. A frigid February wind was blowing down the avenue as I approached the store. It was a r
Shop Presidents' Weekend Sales for Fall 2013 Trends
Photo credit: William Werber The Fall 2013 Fashion Week in New York has come to a close. I was encouraged by the whole affair for one big reason: Many of the designs previewed were perfect for women over 50. Is the fashi
New Day/New Outfit: "Burr" Protection
Sometimes, I try to visualize my favorite over 50 bloggers posting away. Are they sitting at desks, lounging on their patio, soaking up the sunshine by a waterfall? Whenever possible, I write by a window. When organizing
