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Style Over 50: Totally Textured Separates

Is there a limit on how many different textures a woman over 50 should wear at one time? I hope not. For today's in-between snow storms look, I've combined a black moto jacket, a light grey fuzzy sweater, a lace midi ski

Fashion

2014 Fashions Favorites for Women Over 50

Happy 2015! Can you believe the 2010s are half over? Crazy. A year ago, I reflected on my favorite fashion looks and trends for women over 50 in 2013. I thought it might be fun to repeat the fashion look-back  for 2014.

Fashion

Style Over 50: Repurposing the Sleeveless LBD

Recently, I was watching an episode of the television show Madame Secretary . In one scene, the stunning Téa Leoni, 48, wore a dark jumper with a white collared shirt and pumps. "What a fabulous look!" I thought. The jum

Accessories

Houndstooth: A Fall Favorite

There are certain prints I can't imagine ever banning from my wardrobe. Houndstooth is one of them. I was a teenager when I wore my first houndstooth print garment--a jumper. Suffice it to say, there have been many, many

Fashion

7 Tips For Styling A Monochromatic Look

Cyndee, a Flattering50 reader, recently wrote: “Do you have any tips on monochromatic looks for over 50 gals? I think it looks very elegant and can fit any budget.” Wow—I couldn’t agree more! Since turning 50, I don’t th

Accessories

Giveaway Winner Models Her New Necklace

I'd like to introduce Flattering50 readers to Robin. Robin is the winner of the most recent Flattering50 giveaway and is wearing the pretty necklace she chose from the Boyer New York collection. "I'm thrilled with it!" R

Fashion

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

Summer-to-Fall Forecast: Silver Grey Sweater Days

I'm glad white has become a color for all season. It's bright, versatile and looks great on lots of women over 50 (think: Carolina Herrera and Elaine Stritch).  And yet, when the weather starts to change, I find I'm in t

Accessories

Flattering50 Giveaway: Jewelry from Boyer New York

Editor's Note : This Giveaway has ended. Thanks to all you who participated! What better way to celebrate fall than with a new piece of jewelry? Lisa Harris, design director and brand enthusiast at Boyer New York , would

Wellness

Still Learning: Quotes by and about Lauren Bacall

I know I'm not alone when I say I've always considered Lauren Bacall--that is, her public persona--an inspiration for women of all ages. From her early days in film, she always projected a woman who was strong, kind and

Fashion

New Day/New Outfit: Long Skirt

Sunday night, my husband and I met friends for dinner at the marina. After Saturday's posting of photos of women over 50 wearing long dresses and skirts on the streets of New York City, I was itching to try a long skirt

Fashion

Summer Dresses and Skirts: Back to 1960s

A few days ago, as I climbed out of the subway in Midtown Manhattan, I was amazed by what I saw. Every where I looked women of all ages were dressed in long, flowing dresses or skirts. It was as if I'd time-traveled back