My Outfits

What I Wore. Outfits for a casual lifestyle. Creating a versatile dress-up / dress-down, travel-friendly wardrobe. Style ideas for women over 50. Polished, comfortable looks.

Paris Travel Outfit #1

Paris Travel Outfit #1

What I Wore In Paris, Day 2 I spent the early part of the day doing a bit of retail and style reconnaissance. Temperatures stayed…

The Goldilocks Velvet Blazer

The Goldilocks Velvet Blazer

After years of searching for the perfect velvet blazer, I’ve finally found my Goldilocks version: not too structured, not too soft, and the color and…

A Dash Of Sparkle

A Dash Of Sparkle

Color And A Statement Necklace… This year has marked a major style shift for me…away from black and toward more color and lighter neutrals. I…

Using Grey As A Wardrobe Neutral

Using Grey As A Wardrobe Neutral

Over the past several months, I’ve been working to shift my mostly black wardrobe basics to other neutrals. (No, I’m not completely banishing black; it…

Menswear-Inspired

Menswear-Inspired

When we hear the term “menswear-inspired,” suiting and strict tailoring may be what come to mind. But it can also be applicable to prints, textures…

Fall In White Denim

Fall In White Denim

I’ll admit, I still flip through some of the Fashion Weeks “street style” photos each season. Sure, they’re mostly images of fashion insiders, celebrities, and…