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...]
Why a Capsule Wardrobe is a SMART Fashion Move for Older Women
You may have heard the term “capsule wardrobe” bandied about on the Internet but what is it exactly? The idea which was adopted in the early 1940s was 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...]
10 Things I’ve Given Up Wearing as an Older Woman
I am now in my seventies and there are items of clothing and other things I have given up wearing because they don’t make sense to me anymore. I have always loved fashion and try to look chic on a budget. Still, as I get older I've given up some things. Watch me talk about what I've given up on YouTube 1. Uncomfortable shoes Older celebrities may wear 6” stilettos … [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 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...]
