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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

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Chunky Sweaters: Online EVERYwhere!

True confession: I have a sweater fetish. Here in the Northeast, the cold weather moves in around late-October and stays till late April. My sweater collection helps me cope with the grim reality of frequent temperatures

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Fall 2010 Forecast: Fur Flurries

[Original image unavailable: KNITTED RABBIT FUR HAT-ONE-BROWN] The fashion gurus are telling us that looking stylish in Fall 2010 is all in the details. Simple or minimal ensembles require an edgy accent—leather, feather

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Post-Labor Day Fashion

I don’t know any over 50 woman who takes the “no white after Labor Day” rule seriously. (In fact, winter white is a trendy color once again this year.) What I do take seriously, though, is my desire to change up what I’v

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Tunic Time

Last month, the Home Shopping Network had a 3-day “Eat, Pray, Love” shopping fest in anticipation of the movie release of the best-selling book. If you missed the event, fear not. You can find the merchandise—pages and p

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Fall 2010: Keep it Simple

I Am Love , the beautifully filmed Italian movie in the theaters this summer, tells the story of a wealthy family in Milan. Emma (Tilda Swinson, 50), the wife and mother, makes a choice that complicates her privileged ex

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Discount Cardigans: Worth A Try?

Most over 50 women I know have favorite stores in a particular price range for the bulk of their wardrobe needs. They tend to shop exclusively at either stores that are discount (Kohl, Pennys), mid-priced (Macy’s, Banana

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Lovin' Lace

I’m crazy about all the garments with lace, mesh, and crocheted accents in the stores and online this season. These peek-a-boo accents are ultra-feminine without being too revealing, making them the ideal trend for over

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Jean Skirt Alert

[Original image unavailable: Old Navy Women's Denim Pencil Skirts] True confession: I’m in love with my jean skirt. I can wear it with a cotton T-shirt to run errands or dress it up with jewelry and a shell top for a sum

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Call of the Wild

[Original image unavailable: Easy Spirit Robynne Shoes - Size 7] Editor's Note: This post was updated March 2013 . I love leopard pattern spiked-heels or zebra print pump as much as the next over 50 woman does. And yet,

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Spring 2010: Gone Camping

With every new fashion season, the question on my mind is always the same: Which trends will look good on the over 50 woman? Luckily, there are always styles that are perfect for older women. Sometimes, in fact, it seems

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Over 50 Online Dating

In my last post, I shared some style tips for dating after 50 gathered from single, 50+ women. In the process of getting those tips, my dating friends offered some advice on using online dating sites. Here are those tips