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 bonified foodie. When I wear leggings, I overeat and can't gauge what I've consumed. I admit that I have zero self-control. Zippers and buttons are what I need to stop me from pigging out. I'm sure … [Read more...]
Why You Don’t Have to Be Young to Look Like a Fashion Icon
If you are a woman over 50 your age has made you more profound, genuine, sophisticated, and majestic. Like a fine wine, the older you are the more refined you get. You are never too old to upgrade your style as you age. So why not dress like a fashion icon if it makes you feel good? If you need a little more pizzazz, the tips below will help you add a few refinements to help … [Read more...]
Simple Style Rules to Look Fashionable as You Age
Were you fashionable when you were younger but feel like you've lost your sense of style now that you're older? It may feel harder to determine the best way to dress after your body has changed over the years. Sometimes all you need to do is follow a few basic style rules to make you feel like a million bucks again. Our bodies naturally evolve as we age but it doesn’t mean … [Read more...]
Styling a Petite Apple Shape for a Woman Over 50
I’m in my 70s, not skinny, petite at 5'2", and am an apple shape. The four basic body shapes in fashion are apple, pear, rectangle, and hourglass. An apple shape carries weight in the stomach and has either large or small breasts and slimmer hips. Many have great legs. Think of Catherine Zeta-Jones or Drew Barrymore. Most women who are in menopause or beyond become apples … [Read more...]
Therafit Shoes Review: For Active Comfort
I love comfy shoes and I’m not the kind of person who wants to suffer for fashion. You’ll never see me sporting stilettos like some women over 50 do. They must have feet made of steel. In fact, 2-inch heels are my max and even those can be excruciating. When I was offered a chance to try Therafit Shoes I said yes. Sandals Therafit offered to send me a pair of … [Read more...]