Where I live in Los Angeles, casual and comfortable shoes are standard items that we wear throughout the year. It's cool to be stylish, but after age 50 or so, sore and aging feet can cause serious problems with your posture and balance. One fall could send you to the hospital for a hip or knee replacement. But even if nothing serious happens, you don't want to end up with … [Read more...]
The Best Resort Wear for Women Over 50 in 2024
I went to San Jose del Cabo in Baja Mexico with my daughter to scope out hotels and restaurants for her wedding there. My weather app said it would be 75 degrees so I brought along jeans and long-sleeved tops thinking it might get chilly in the evening. Was I ever wrong? From the moment I got there, I was sweating like a pig. The weather may have been mild but there was some … [Read more...]
JulieMay: Lingerie for Sensitive Skin and Menopausal Heat
Finding lingerie that is designed for women who have allergies to synthetics or experience hot flashes is not always easy. JulieMay is a U.K based company that sells undergarments and nightwear made with silk and organic Pima cotton. I chose to try the Valentina set which is a lovely full-cup non-wire bra with matching full-size panties. Its soothing light green floral … [Read more...]
Alembika: Creative Women’s Urban Clothing
Israeli designer Hagar Alembik has created an urban line of clothing for her company Alembika. It caters to women of all ages and sizes who truly want to be themselves. I was gifted a tunic from the Rose Collection along with a pair of Jess Crinkle Punto pants to try out. Punto pants poof out at the bottom giving them an Aladdin-style shape. I was concerned a large tunic … [Read more...]
Best Amazon Fashion Brands for Women Over 50 in 2024
If you are looking for clothing online, you'll probably end up on Amazon. It is easy to shop on and no matter what you are looking for, there will be something comparable. Some brands on the site are better than others and may vary in sizing, shipping, or quality. The fashion brands featured below are distinctly Amazon brands rather than third parties. Sign up … [Read more...]