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.

  • Typecasting

    There’s a joke that goes, “There are two types of people: those who believe there are two types of people and those who don’t.” Categorizing,…

  • Cole Haan Sale!

    It’s long been une femme’s opinion that Cole Haan shoes and bags are a great value for the price point.  Well constructed of high quality…

  • Foulard de la semaine

    C’est un peu “da-dame” peut-être, but I do like how this scarf brings together the navy top and avocado sweater (yes, avocado…I’m one of those…

  • Jumping ahead

    I want this coat.  Now. Even though it’s not even (officially) Summer yet here in the Northern Hemisphere, Talbot’s already has their Look Book for…

  • My Hero!

    Style writers periodically refer to The Hero Piece, a stand-out garment you can throw on for just about any occasion that elevates the entire outfit, and makes you feel fabulous…

  • New piece, two ways

    This lightweight top (brand “Aventures des Toiles,”) was one of the first pieces Karen and I spotted on the racks.  It’s sheer and needs a camisole underneath,…

  • Leçon, comment plier un foulard

    It looks as though it’s going to take some trial and error to get the hang of this tripod-and-timer self portraiture.  We’re still in the…