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Style Over 50: The Statement Jacket

First, there were the statement necklaces with attention-grabbing designs that added pizzazz to any outfit, even a basic T-shirt and jeans. Then, a couple of years ago, statement skirts made with luxurious and/or texture

Fashion

Uniqlo Vest: A Great Back-Up Layer

What a winter we're having here in the Northeast! We've been dashing through the snow for almost two weeks now largely because the temperature hasn't risen above freezing to melt the white stuff. While I love snow, I hav

Accessories

A Perfect Winter Handbag: The DIY Faux Fur Tote

In December, Cyndee, a Flattering50 reader from Virginia, emailed me about a faux fur tote she was making. I love faux fur accessories—hats, handbags, gloves, shoes and so on! I wrote back, asking her to send me a photo

Fashion

Favorite 2013 Fashions for Women Over 50

Call me crazy, but January 1st never feels like the first day of the new year. Instead, it feels like the new year is on pause for 24 hours. I usually spend the day relaxing and reflecting on what has been and what may b

Fashion

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