Bending The Rules
One of the fashion rules I learned growing up was that the components of an outfit should have matching levels of formality. Tailored with tailored,…
Style
Style ideas for women over 50. How to evolve your personal style at any age. Building a versatile and cohesive wardrobe that works for your taste and lifestyle. Women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories.
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Beachy At The Office
This is the time of year that I usually start to crank up my traditional grouse: based on what’s available on retailers’ racks, they seem…
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Wide Shoe Roundup
Many of you have mentioned in recent weeks that you have trouble finding cute, comfortable shoes for wide feet. While “comfort” is a very personal…
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True North
If someone told me I could only wear one outfit for the rest of my life, it would probably be some iteration of this: black…
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Slouching Toward Business Casual
I’ve received many comments and requests to feature some workday outfits that don’t include jeans. While many workplaces (especially in my part of the world)…
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Wild Card
The first time I tried on this Covered Perfectly top, le Monsieur (who usually doesn’t offer unsolicited comments on what I’m wearing) said, “nice top!!”…
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Fathers’ Day: Le Monsieur Recommends…
This year for Fathers’ Day gift ideas, I thought I’d go straight to the source. These are le Monsieur’s recommendations for the Dads on your…
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Grown-Up Dressing Redux
I began blogging in 2007 partly because I was struggling to figure out how to dress my 50-plus-year-old self. The kind of “grown-up” dressing I’d always…
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Shortcut To Summer Business Casual
Shirt: Theory (on sale right now!) // Necklace: kate spade, no longer available. Similar // Jeans: Eileen Fisher // Watch: Michael Kors // Shoes: J.Crew,…
