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...]
Knock Out Granny Dresses For Modern-Day Grannies for 2024
Do you remember when we wore granny dresses? They were countryfied and prudish long dresses with high necks, long sleeves, and ruffles. They may have been a counter to our daring mid-thigh mini-skirts. Granny dresses haven’t exactly gone away but are now much sexier. They’re also an attractive and comfortable clothing item now that many of us are grannies. Go, calico … [Read more...]
Pro-Aging Beauty Secrets for Women of a Certain Age
You can choose to stay young at heart or grow old. It's all a mindset. But if you'd love to appear more youthful and attractive as you age, here are a few pro-aging beauty secrets that are easy to implement and will help boost your confidence. Wear age appropriate makeup About every ten years or so, you should assess your makeup style for your ever-changing skin to … [Read more...]
The Most Kick Ass Booties For Women Over 50 in 2024
Do you love wearing short boots? As a California Girl, I don't wear them often, but stylish booties, known as ankle boots or booties, are always cool and look amazing on women over 50! A slick pair of ankle boots will give you an edge on style and help you stand out. But you don't have to dangle on high heels to look cool. There are plenty of low-heeled booties to … [Read more...]