For midlife women, the button-up shirt can be a great way to add a touch of sophistication to your summer wardrobe while also providing some extra coverage on those cooler spring days. One creative way to incorporate this wardrobe staple into your summer outfits is to wear it as a cardigan.
Shop Your Closet for Denim Jacket Outfits
Midlife Ladies, we have been rocking denim jackets since the 1980’s and earlier. These jackets are great casual pieces to transition from late spring to early summer fashion, keeping us warm during the parts of the day that are cool. This versatile layering piece can be dressed up or down and adds a touch of casual cool to any outfit. Read on if you are a woman over 40, woman over 50, woman over 60, woman over 70, or woman over 80!
Simplify My Style Part II – Mixing Textures to Create Interest in Outfits
One of the things I hear most from midlife women is that they want to look fashionable without looking like they are trying too hard. With this in mind, we are starting a new series called, “Simplify My Style”. In Part II, we discuss how you can use textures to add depth and interest to outfits…without using PRINTS…in order to achieve classic, effortless style. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, or women over 80!
Simplify My Style Part I – Opt for Clean Lines and Simple Silhouettes
One of the things I hear most from midlife women is that they want to look fashionable without looking like they are trying too hard. With this in mind, we are starting a new series called, “Simplify My Style”. In Part I, we discuss why you should opt for clean lines and simple silhouettes in order to achieve classic, effortless style. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, or women over 80!
Wrinkle-Free Travel Clothing for Midlife Women
These wrinkle-free travel outfits are PERFECT for travel. Not only are they chic, but there is no ironing, steaming, or hanging out required. Just pull them out of your suitcase and throw them on. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, AND women over 80!
Active Travel Capsule Wardrobe for Spring and Summer
Although we had to postpone our trip to Japan this week, I wanted to share these outfits with you as an ideal way to pack for any vacation or trip where you will be doing a lot of walking or will be rather active. The Japanese walk EVERYWHERE. With this in mind, these outfits are planned around days that require a lot of walking…and can easily be packed in a carry-on suitcase that can be maneuvered on public transportation such as trains and buses. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, or women over 80!
This Closet Hack Saves Me So Much Time in the Morning…
This closet hack saves me so much time in the morning…
How Do I Tell if I’m a Cool Neutral or Warm Neutral Skin Tone?
When we talk about switching to a neutral wardrobe to achieve classic and effortless style, one of the most frequent questions I hear is this: how do I tell if I am a warm, neutral or cool, neutral, skin tone? Today on the blog I walk you through the difference between cool neutral skin tones and warm neutral skin tones…and how to tell if you are a cool neutral or warm neutral. Read on if you are a women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, women over 70, AND women over 80…I didn’t forget you ladies!
Why I Switched to a Neutral Wardrobe…and Was SHOCKED By the Results
Let me tell you why I switched to a neutral wardrobe…and was SHOCKED by the results.
5 Reasons Midlife Women Should DITCH PRINTS
Here are 4 reasons to midlife women should say NO to prints:
3 Steps to Reset Your Closet for Spring
Now that Spring is in full swing, its time to refresh your closet before summer arrives. Here are three steps to reset your closet this Spring.
Styling Midlife Arms – Spring Outfits 2024
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Turning 50 in Charleston – Travel Vlog
Come along with me as I turn 50 in Charleston, South Carolina!
Weekend Sales Steals and DEALS!
Here is a roundup of the weekend sales, steals, and DEALS for fashion over 40, fashion over 50, and fashion over 60!
Spring Stripes for Spring
Today, I am showing you how to style striped outfits for spring fashion 2024. Not only am I showing you how to style striped tops, popovers, T-shirts, button ups, and blouses, but I am also including how to style a pair of pinstripe culottes as well. As always, my style is easy breezy effortless style….with a hint of coastal grandmother or coastal casual. All of these outfits are appropriate for women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, and women over 70.
How I Packed for a Weekend Charleston Getaway
✈️ While this past week marked my 50th birthday, it also marked by 14th flight in a little over a month. I’ve been on 14 airplanes in a little over a month…so I know what I’m talking about when it comes to traveling, packing, and travel organization. From Atlanta to Augusta to the Florida Panhandle to Nashville to Alabama to Jacksonville to Charleston…and Japan in just two weeks, I have been on the go this month. With that said, I’ve got this travel packing thing down to a science.
Spring Blues: Baby Blue Outfits for Spring
Baby blue in Spring is one of my favorite wardrobe colors as it makes me think of baby bird eggs ready to hatch. Here are five Spring outfits in baby blue – all appropriate for women over 70, women over 60, women over 50, and women over 40. Which outfit is YOUR favorite?
5 Ways to Style It – Kimono Blouse
I recently implemented a fashion spending rule: if I can think of at least 5 ways to style a new item with existing items in my closet, then I can buy it. But if not, I have to put it back. This cuts down on impulse purchases that just hang in my closet unworn and money wasted. Today I am showing five ways to style a black kimono blouse…all from items already in my closet. All of these outfits are appropriate for women over 40, women over 50, women over 60, and women over 70.
Charleston Travel Capsule Wardrobe
As midlife women, we are, in general, chronic overpackers. (I once had to sit on my friend’s luggage while we drove around Scotland because they packed SEVEN suitcases between the two of them. Seriously.) But travel capsule wardrobes are the solution to overpacking – and needless airline baggage fees. But utilizing a travel capsule wardrobe can minimize what you have to pack while maximizing the outfits you can create. Today I am going to show you what to pack for a weekend getaway to Charleston, South Carolina…using only a carry-on suitcase.
My 50th Birthday Outfit: Styling Loose with Fitted
Today is my 50th Birthday….so I am trying to decide what to wear. I love this ivory off-shoulder blouse but can’t decide which bottoms to wear with it: gray ankle pants, black ankle pants, neutral ankle pants, or black midi skirt. Today I am showing you four outfits for an “evening out”, all of which involve the white off-shoulder blouse, all outfits style loose with fitted…and all outfits are suitable for women over 40, women over 50, and women over 60.
Vote on my blog for the outfit I should wear!