On the rare days, we have cold weather here in Los Angeles, I always turn to cashmere sweaters because they are soft, comfortable, and luxurious. I'm also a woman over 50, with a muffin top so I don't want to add extra bulk. A cashmere sweater is thinner than other sweaters, is elegant, and keeps you just as warm. The trick to finding a flattering cashmere sweater depends on … [Read more...]
Comfortable and Stylish Casual Dresses for Women Over 50 in 2026
We all remember our mothers' comfy, casual dresses when we were young, before pants became popular. Some even wore poofy mu-mus to cover up their middle-aged bellies. With more women working from home, including women over 50, it’s not always easy to find comfortable dresses that do not look frumpy. I have a few dresses I love to wear around the house because they're cool … [Read more...]
How to Dress with French Style Over 50 in 2026
I love the way French women dress. They always look so put together, classic, and elegant, even in a casual environment. My wardrobe was getting frumpy, so I wanted to upgrade my look by adapting some of the French style rules I learned from Parisian fashion mavens. Most of the clothing in my closet was chosen randomly. There were old blouses that no longer fit, leggings, … [Read more...]
How to Look Slimmer in Your Clothes as a Woman Over 50
As women over 50, we may never have the same slim figure we did in high school. Some older women do but many of us struggle to lose weight. We often turn to oversized, baggy, and boxy clothes that make us look. . . well. . . big and frumpy. There is nothing wrong with having curves and our aging bodies are beautiful, but these simple tricks may help you look slimmer and give … [Read more...]
How to Shop Smart and Build a Capsule Wardrobe Over 60
You may have heard the term “capsule wardrobe” bandied about on the Internet but what does that mean? The idea was adopted in the early 1940s and revived in 1970 when a London Boutique owner named Susie Faux encouraged her clients to build their wardrobes by selecting a small number of classic neutral-toned basics that could be mixed, matched, layered, and … [Read more...]