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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

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Refresh Your Summer Look With A New Color

Believe it or not, this weekend marks summer’s halfway point. It's not unusual for me to feel the urge to refresh my summer look around this time. Of course, the question is always: How? The simple answer I came up with

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Women's Tops that Flatter and Cover

My over 50 girlfriends and I often grumble about all the fashion trends—mini dresses and skirts, 7-inch heels, and cropped tops, to name a few—we can't wear. However, every so often, a trend comes along that makes me fee

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The Denim Shirt: Shaking Off Winter

This weekend, I went rooting through my wardrobe, looking for something that wasn’t heavy or dark. It's the end of February and I'm tired of wearing black turtlenecks and chunky sweaters. I'm ready to go lighter—lighter

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Style Over 50: Plaid Déjà Vu

Recently, my husband and I attended a bowling birthday party for a friend who was turning 60. Shortly after arriving at Bowlmor in Greenwich Village, I noticed that other than my husband, a girlfriend and me, everyone—ma

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Style Over 50: Sweaters with Leather Accents

I’m a sweater collector. It’s been a necessity, more than a style choice: I live in the Northeast and I hate being cold. (Though, I do appreciate having lots of sweaters to mix and match with separates.) As a sweater lov

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Style Over 50: Fashions That Feel Good and Do Good

Years ago, a girlfriend gave me a Christmas card that announced she'd donated a goat to a community in my name. It warmed my heart to know the gift I received had helped others. Recently, the folks at Market Place , an o

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Dressing for the Holidays: Skirt Solutions for Women Over 50

The holiday season kicks off with Thanksgiving in less than a week. As usual, I’m looking forward to all the festivities, especially the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. There is, of course, the questio

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Style Over 50: 'Tis the Season for Warming Silk

Editor’s note: This is a sponsored post. The folks at WinterSilks recently asked me to choose a few pieces from their collection to review for Flattering50 readers. As the name suggests, WinterSilks features an extensive

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Tops Over 40: New Styles, Colors, and Plus Sizes

Editor’s note: This is a sponsored post written by Pauline Durban, president and founder of Covered Perfectly , a line of stylish, comfortable, well-priced tops for women over 40. Pauline, age 57, shared her story with F

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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

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Fashion Over 50: The Security Sweater

Is there a garment more "all American" than jeans? Off the top of my head, I can't think of one. And yet, after turning 50, I started wearing jeans less and less. Being short, I've never found the loose-fitting jeans ver