Thinking About…

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…

Under The Influence

Or, Playing Dress-Up With A Friend… Having settled in to my own quiet style comfort zone, I’m not much inclined to veer too sharply outside…

Outdated Operating Systems

I’ve posted often in the past about the myriad style rules I grew up with, and how I’ve slowly let go of most of them….

If It Ain’t Broke…

…Don’t Fix It. An upcoming project in conjunction with another blogger (no spoilers, that’s all I’m telling for now 😉 ) has me thinking about…

The Fickle Muse

As is our custom on the first Tuesday of the month, the By Invitation Only bloggers are gathering to tackle a topic, each in her…

Comfort Is The New Black

Comfort has become non-negotiable for me. I will no longer wear anything that binds, itches, constricts, or needs constant adjustment. And if it requires shapewear…

Challenged

It’s the first Tuesday of the month (it’s still Tuesday, isn’t it?) which means that it’s time for the By Invitation Only gathering, where bloggers…

Let’s Lose The Drama…

…about aging. I’ll admit it, every now and then I look in the mirror and am shocked that I no longer see a young woman….

Making Friends With Trends

I’ve noticed that many women our age can develop a real aversion to trends. Either they don’t want to be seen as fashion victims or…