How to Dress Blog
Fashion After 50 Site Updates Show You Where to Find What's New or Different
Follow Fashion After 50 site updates and links to the newsletter archive here.
Nov 27, 2017
Smart Bargain: Shop My Closet & Special Finds
Smart bargain offers select sales items from my closet and shopping finds.
Continue reading "Smart Bargain: Shop My Closet & Special Finds"
Nov 14, 2017
Fall Fashion Trends: Romance Is Your Key to to Looking & Feeling Fabulous
Fall fashion trends express romance from flesh-toned lacy, sheer, and ruffled blouses, to luxurious velvet, and rich burgundy for dresses, skirts, blouses, and coats..
Continue reading "Fall Fashion Trends: Romance Is Your Key to to Looking & Feeling Fabulous"
May 04, 2017
Women's Dress Slacks Secrets of Fitting Room Revealed
Womens dress slacks how to look terrific by getting the fit right. Fashion for over-50 women.
Continue reading "Women's Dress Slacks Secrets of Fitting Room Revealed"
Apr 28, 2017
Symbols of Spring: Dance Archetype Inspires Season of Renewal
Symbols of spring include the May pole dance, illustrating the archetypal appeal of Mother Dance in merry-May. Fashioning your Self & fashion for over-50 women, free archetype quiz
Continue reading "Symbols of Spring: Dance Archetype Inspires Season of Renewal"
Apr 23, 2017
Tim Gunn: Professor Launches Design School to Stardom
Tim Gunn, Project Runway Host, has made himself and Parsons School of Design into international celebrities -- without reality show nastiness. Style advice for over-50 women.
Continue reading "Tim Gunn: Professor Launches Design School to Stardom"
Apr 17, 2017
Women Who Run with Wolves Enormously Inspiring Call to Wild Creativity and Being
Women Who Run with Wolves -- Clarissa Pinkola Estes Jungian classic inspires creativity and wholeness in aging women. Fashion advice for the over-50 woman.
Continue reading "Women Who Run with Wolves Enormously Inspiring Call to Wild Creativity and Being"
Apr 16, 2017
Diabetic Dress Shoes Are Achieved with Tricks and Artistry
Diabetic dress shoes may require DIY spirit to disguise them or dress them up.
Continue reading "Diabetic Dress Shoes Are Achieved with Tricks and Artistry"
Apr 16, 2017
Woman Body Types: Fashion Rx Teaches How to Flatter Your Figure
Woman body types: Fashion Rx explains how to dress to flatter your figure with photos. Fashion advice for the over-50 woman.
Continue reading "Woman Body Types: Fashion Rx Teaches How to Flatter Your Figure"
Apr 16, 2017
Simon Doonan: Witty Fashion Critic Challenges Convention & Keeps You Laughing
Simon Doonan, well-known TV fashion critic, regales with advice and entertaining family fashion anecdotes. Fashion advice for the over-50 woman.
Continue reading "Simon Doonan: Witty Fashion Critic Challenges Convention & Keeps You Laughing"
Apr 09, 2017
How to Dress Professionally on a Budget
How to dress professionally on a budget means planning your core foundation and adding on to it.
Mar 23, 2017
Our Fashion Trend Reports Highlight Sensible Chic
Fashion trend reports interpret styles for over-50 women who want to look their best and be age-appropriate, free fashion archetype quiz, and more.
Continue reading "Our Fashion Trend Reports Highlight Sensible Chic"
Mar 23, 2017
Spring Fashion Trends Appeal from Garden Party Florals to Spirited Stripes
Spring fashion trends 2017 includes pastels, bold Spanish colors, Games of Thrones tribal chic, and more
Continue reading "Spring Fashion Trends Appeal from Garden Party Florals to Spirited Stripes"
Feb 26, 2017
Womens Spring Jacket Adds Polish to Seasonal Looks
Womens spring jacket adds polish to seasonal looks. Design suggestions for each fashion archetype.
Continue reading "Womens Spring Jacket Adds Polish to Seasonal Looks"
Dec 10, 2016
Fashion Color Coordination Starts By Choosing What Looks Good on You
Fashion color coordination starts by choosing what looks good on you. Style advice for the over-50 woman, free fashion archetype quiz, gifts, and more.
Continue reading "Fashion Color Coordination Starts By Choosing What Looks Good on You"
Nov 12, 2016
Fall Fashion Tips: Boots Leather Lace Velvet and Voyeuristic Cut-Outs Are Newest Hot Trends
Six fall fashion tips for clothes for older women and three fashion disasters to avoid. Fashion advice for Boomers and beyond.
Nov 04, 2016
Best Cheap Unique Gift Ideas Are Offbeat and Personal
Cheap unique gift ideas from under $10. Three tips for finding inexpensive gifts that will be a hit. Gifts for friends, unusual Christmas presents, free fashion archetype quiz and more.
Continue reading "Best Cheap Unique Gift Ideas Are Offbeat and Personal"
Dec 01, 2015
Women's Down Jacket: Five Good Reasons to Treat Yourself to Experience Ultimate Warmth
Women's down jacket or down-filled coat is warm, washable, crushable, water-repellent, sleek, and versatile.
Sep 14, 2015
How to Dress When You're Balancing Age and Budget and Want to Be Chic
How to dress, fashion, & style for over-50 women. Express your inner goddess. Free fashion archetype quiz, wardrobe planning, trends, gifts, and more.
Continue reading "How to Dress When You're Balancing Age and Budget and Want to Be Chic"
Sep 07, 2015
Fall Fashion Clothing: Cover Me in Velvet,Baby; Wrap Me in Deep Ruffles
Fall fashion clothing emphasizes sensual fabrics, feminine ruffles, and handmade upcycled style.
Continue reading "Fall Fashion Clothing: Cover Me in Velvet,Baby; Wrap Me in Deep Ruffles"
Jul 15, 2015
Great Comfort, Great Prices at Naturalizer Shoes
Naturalizer Shoes, a well-known brand for comfort and style, is offering up to 70% off on select items.
If you take advantage of these prices and order enough, they will even throw in free shipping.
Jul 15, 2015
JC Penney Sale on Levis Jeans
July 15, 2015 -- J C Penney's isoffering sale prices on Levis Jeans for all members of the family -- men, women, juniors, young men, and boys. I have included only one link; you can get the rest of the deals on the site.
As well, this special offer is good only for today, July 15.
Levi's Women's 535 $32.99 now at jcpenney.com! Valid 7/15 - 9/7.
Levis has long been an iconic brand in jeans wear.
Jul 13, 2015
Cater to Your Inner Hecate
Hecate is the original Bohemian gal, but lots of fashion archetypes enjoy mixing colors and textures.
Peruvian Connection offers quality items -- at least the ones I received were -- and ships in a box. That is so rare among clothing retailers, today, and means that garments may not arrive in a mess of wrinkles that need immediate professional attention!
These sales and more are good through Sept. 30, 2015. Please check the site.
And more!
Apr 29, 2015
Fabrics and Textiles: Choose Wisely to Feel Comfortable, Coordinate Smartly, and Achieve Style
Fabrics and textiles, from durable denim seductive silk, how to choose wisely to feel and look your best.
Apr 24, 2015
Cute T-Shirts Are Tops for Comfortable Cotton Chic at Affordable Price
Cute T-shirts offer comfort of cotton, affordable price, colorful variety, for women of all ages.
Continue reading "Cute T-Shirts Are Tops for Comfortable Cotton Chic at Affordable Price"
Apr 10, 2015
My Leather Handbag Weighs a Ton
I have handbags in colours to go with my wardrobe colour schems. However I cant seem to figure out just what to take with me when I leave for business
Mar 09, 2015
TravelSmith and BodenUSA Gets Reader's Approval
Have had great experiences with both. Nice quality. Refunds prompt.
Continue reading "TravelSmith and BodenUSA Gets Reader's Approval"
Feb 07, 2015
Norm Thompson.: Poor Quality Zipper Front Sweatsuit Pants Set
My husband ordered this for Christmas. It appears attractive enough, but the quality of the material was not good. It was more expensive than other sets
Continue reading "Norm Thompson.: Poor Quality Zipper Front Sweatsuit Pants Set"
Jan 30, 2015
QVC Gets Reader's Thumbs-Up
QVC has several lines that fit my 64-year old figure, plus they have a great return policy. Some lines to try are Denim & Co. and Susan Graver. The clothing
Sep 30, 2014
Love of Loafers for Comfortable Shoes
I wear pants most work days, so I have begun to indulge in fashion-forward loafers (with lots of arch support) such as a purple pair of LL Bean suede loafers.
Sep 30, 2014
Lord & Taylor
My first choice for special occasion dresses, formal or weddings. You can count on the quality and ease of tailoring. They are also great for bathing suits
Sep 30, 2014
Lands End - Dresses, Sweaters, Shirts, Pants
I am happy with the fit, look, and quality of several Lands End garments I have purchased. I have not had any problems with refunds and returns. These
Continue reading "Lands End - Dresses, Sweaters, Shirts, Pants"
Mar 29, 2014
Fashion Dresses: How You Can Choose A Flattering Frock in Three Easy Steps
Dress shopping demystified so that you get the right fit and style for your figure.
Continue reading "Fashion Dresses: How You Can Choose A Flattering Frock in Three Easy Steps"
Mar 29, 2014
What Colors Go With ?: How to Use Hues to Create Fabulous Fashion Combinations
Learn what colors go with each other so you can create fabulous fashion combinations from your closet.
Continue reading "What Colors Go With ?: How to Use Hues to Create Fabulous Fashion Combinations"
Dec 11, 2013
New York Street Style: A Little Bit of Paris
New York street style for winter 2013 favors draped scarves, warm vests, and sweet low-heel shoes.
Continue reading "New York Street Style: A Little Bit of Paris"
DISCLOSURE "We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites."
Fashion After 50 participates in Google Adsense and other affiliate programs for products and text links you see on the site pages. I appreciate your clicks and purchases that make this site possible.
Affiliate
Retailers
