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...]
How to Wear Over 50 Fashion with an Edge
When we were young, our mothers may have worn pumpkin-decorated sweatshirts, baggy moo moos, or anything with an elastic waist. Some of us have emulated them and look even worse. But, just because we are over 50 doesn’t mean we can’t look fabulous with a stylish edge. By the way, my mother was a fashionista, dressmaker, and loved to shop. Start with classy-looking … [Read more...]
How to Dress with French Style Over 50 in 2025
I love the way the women in France 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 randomly chosen. There were old blouses that no longer fit, … [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...]
