The Elders Of Fashion: Paying Respect To Older Trendsetters
August 28, 2024
As we head toward New York Fashion Week, it’s only right to pay tribute to the role of fashion in society, and to the older women who pioneered (and still do) the fashion trends that have taken hold. Accordingly, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York recently published an…
Clothes Closet: Fashion Suggestions And Advice This Season
May 15, 2024
Despite the strange spring weather many of us are experiencing, we are heading toward the warmer months of summer, which for many means it’s time to switch out those winter clothes and reassess your warm weather wardrobe. While few of us do a full wardrobe exchange, given that so many…
Present Day: Mother’s Day Gifts For The Ladies In Your Life
May 1, 2024
Once again, it’s that time of year when we give a special shout-out to the ladies in our lives who are mothers, grandmothers, or who play a vital role in our lives as our supporters and champions. Of course, the best present is often your presence, and as a new…
Life/Style: Older Women And Aspirational Style
February 21, 2024
Some fashion trends may not work for older women, but one trend seems exactly on point: that is, the world of fashion seems more and more intent on featuring older models and designing for the interests and lives of older women. Last fall we reported on the trend of utilizing…
All Dolled Up: Are You Embracing Barbiecore This Summer?
July 26, 2023
So unless you’ve abandoned Planet Earth, you probably know that this is the summer of the new movie Barbie and that all things “Barbie” have suddenly exploded into popular culture, including fashion. As an older adult, you may wonder if all this hoopla has any relevance for you. Beyond the…
Fashionable Finds: Let These Ladies (And Clothes) Inspire Your Fashion Choices
May 17, 2023
So it’s that time of year when many of us have “events.” Whether it’s a wedding, graduation, reunion, or just plain social get-together, you’re likely thinking about what’s currently in your wardrobe and what additions you may need. And as perennial as the flowers this time of year come the…