Do you remember when we wore granny dresses? They were countryfied and prudish long dresses with high necks, long sleeves, and ruffles. They may have been a counter to our daring mid-thigh mini-skirts. Granny dresses haven’t exactly gone away, but are now much sexier. They’re also an attractive and comfortable clothing item now that many of us are grannies. Go, calico … [Read more...]
Do You Look for Ethical Brands When You Shop for Clothes?
Who doesn't love glamorous clothes? But while you're stocking your closet with chic knee-high boots and timelessly classic leather jackets, have you ever thought about how those items were made? It is no secret that clothing manufacturing has done damage to the environment, even though it's a highly profitable business. Currently valued at a humongous 2 trillion dollars, the … [Read more...]
5 Stunning Fashion Accessories for Mature Women
We grow up believing that there is a perfect age for everything. We set a timeline to follow that goes along something like graduation at 23, married at 28, three children by 35, children graduating by 23, and so on. Then we bring changes to our lifestyle as we progress through the timeline to fit in with our current roles. Fashion also has its own way of dictating what you … [Read more...]
How to Dress For Your Body Shape as a Mature Woman
We’ve all been there – you’ve tried on a garment that looks fabulous on someone else but, on you, it just doesn’t seem quite right. It can be a bit demoralizing, especially if you really love the piece. The likelihood is it doesn’t suit your body shape, but that can just make you dislike your figure more. Don’t let it. Because there’s another outfit out there that will make you … [Read more...]
The Bias Cut: London Fashion for Women Over 45
The online world is amazing and I’ve met and connected with many fascinating people. One of them is Jacynth Bassett. She’s a young woman from London who started an online fashion line called the-Bias-Cut.com. It focuses on fashion for mature women over 45. I love her tagline, which is “Where Ageism is Never in Style.” We met over Skype and discussed what we love … [Read more...]