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...]
Hilife Garment Steamer Review | For Those Who Hate Ironing
My mother loved to iron. She even ironed sheets. But I didn’t inherit her love of it. I mostly wear no-iron clothes but that isn’t always possible. If I can find a way to avoid taking out my ironing board that doesn’t require sending my clothes to the dry cleaner, then I am happy. Hilife asked me to try out their handheld garment steamer so I thought I would give it a … [Read more...]
10 Things I’ve Given Up Wearing as an Older Woman
I am now in my seventies and have given up wearing certain fashion items because they don’t make sense to me anymore. I have always loved style and try to look chic on a budget. But, now that I'm older, practicality has become more important. Watch me talk about what I've given up on YouTube 1. Uncomfortable shoes Older celebrities may wear 6” stilettos like Jane … [Read more...]
Leggings: Why I No Longer Wear Them as a Woman Over 50
It's hard not to love wearing leggings because they are super comfy, but as an older woman, they do me more harm than good. The reason? They make me fat. I love to eat and am a bona fide foodie. When I wear leggings, I overeat and can't gauge what I've consumed. In other words, I have zero self-control. Zippers and buttons are what I need to stop me from pigging out. I'm … [Read more...]