My daughter and son planned destination weddings 3 months from each other. My son got hitched in Santa Cruz at a rustic lodge outdoors under tall redwood trees while my daughter chose a farm in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. I needed to find a semi-formal mother of the bride and mother of the groom that was appropriate for the venue and the weather for each. My kids are in … [Read more...]
Best Casual Summer Dresses for Women Over 50 in 2024
Older women want to wear something breezy and cool when it's hot outside. For me, it's a simple and comfortable dress made out of material that breathes. That's usually something in cotton or sometimes jersey because it is soft and stretches. Sometimes synthetics like viscose are also cool. Watch my short video summer shopping haul I had a wedding to go to in Los Cabos, … [Read more...]
Shift Dresses for Women Over 50 by Body Shape
I have always loved wearing shift dresses because they are comfortable, airy, and can disguise a multitude of midlife and beyond bulges. However, if you aren't careful, a shapeless style could make you look like you're wearing a flour sack. On the other hand, if you choose a style to fit your body shape, a shift can be not only comfortable but attractive as well. A breezy … [Read more...]
The Best Wrap Dresses for Mature Women in 2024
I was always a person who loved wearing dresses but started wearing pants because I didn't want to show off my aging knees. I still love a good dress and I’ve found wrap dresses to be the most attractive choice. Diane Von Furstenberg debuted the wrap dress in 1974 and they are still popular fifty years later because they are so figure flattering. They show off your … [Read more...]
The Best Cocktail Dresses for Women Over 50 in 2024
Women love to dress up in elegant cocktail dresses whether it's for a party, wedding, or another festive occasion. Now that the pandemic is waning, there are many special evenings to celebrate. If you are a woman over 50, it isn't always easy to find a party dress that is attractive and fits, especially if your figure isn't perfect, like most of us. We have bulges, flabby … [Read more...]