Fashion Over 40 Archives

The Answer To Shorts: The Wrap Skirt

July 10, 2017June 13, 2016

As I’m getting older and my legs are not looking as good as they used to, I am finding skirts to be my summer savior. I still want to show a little leg, but I’m not comfortable wearing shorts as much as I did in my 30’s. I’m guessing I’m not alone. One skirt style I find myself gravitating towards also happens to be a hot trend for summer ’16 – the wrap skirt. Unlike the versions I (we) wore in the 70’s, many of today’s wrap skirts are faux wraps, so you don’t have to worry about it untying and causing embarrassment (I have a particularly vivid playground memory/nightmare).

Summer Satin & How To Wear It When You’re Over 40

July 10, 2017June 8, 2016

Don’t be scared. Satin is a big trend this summer and yes, it can be pretty unflattering if worn improperly. The shine can highlight the wrong areas or if in the wrong cuts it can show bumps and bulges – who wants that? It doesn’t mean you can’t wear summer satin, it just means you …

CFDA Awards 2016: Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Palermo, and more

July 10, 2017June 7, 2016

The halter tops. The trains that start at the arms. The David Bowie tribute. Cut-outs galore? The amount of fashionistas that wore Michael Kors? Yup, that was the CFDA Awards this year in a nutshell. The fashion kick-off to summer event even produced a very “Prince-looking” honoree – Beyonce (although I think she was supposed to be going for a Michael Jackson look?)

The Way To Go High Low: Breeze Through Summer In Eyelet

July 10, 2017June 7, 2016

There are certain trends that just never die; cozy layers in the fall and cashmere sweaters in the winter. For these warm summer months, it’s all about eyelet. There’s no easier way to pull off a dainty, ladylike look than with a touch of the breezy fabric.

The Recap And Fashion Drama of The RHONY Season 8: Ep 9

May 22, 2017June 2, 2016

I love a short week! Then the Real Housewives of New York comes on sooner. That makes sense right? I’m watching too much reality TV, obviously. It’s making me dumb (so my husband says). Anyway, this week’s episode opens back at Dorinda’s house in the Berkshires (in case you forgot LuMann and Bethenny were going at it over Skinny Girl). Now stay alert because this week’s episode is like watching a game of ping pong.