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 said her vows at Flora Farms in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. I needed to find a semi-formal mother of the bride and mother of the groom appropriate for each venue. My kids were in their 30s and … [Read more...]
Best Casual Summer Clothes Women Over 50 Will Wear in 2025
If you are an older woman like me, you probably want to wear something breezy and cool when it's hot outside. Nothing is cooler than a breathable and lightweight dress. Watch my short video summer shopping haul In the video below, you can see some of the outfits I picked to bring to my daughter's wedding in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. White and light-colored clothing … [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. If you choose a style to fit your body shape, a shift will not only be comfortable, but attractive as well. A breezy dress for maximum … [Read more...]
The Best Resort Wear Women Over 50 Will Wear in 2025
I went to San Jose del Cabo in Baja Mexico with my daughter to scope out hotels and restaurants for her wedding there. My weather app said it would be 75 degrees so I brought along jeans and long-sleeved tops thinking it might get chilly in the evening. Was I ever wrong? From the moment I got there, I was sweating like a pig. The weather may have been mild but there was … [Read more...]
Alembika: Creative Women’s Urban Clothing
Israeli designer Hagar Alembik has created an urban line of clothing for her company Alembika. It caters to women of all ages and sizes who truly want to be themselves. I was gifted a tunic from the Rose Collection along with a pair of Jess Crinkle Punto pants to try out. Punto pants poof out at the bottom giving them an Aladdin-style shape. I was concerned a large tunic … [Read more...]
