Fashion for Women Over 60

One of the most common complaints that I get when I post a fashion article is that I don’t focus enough on plus size clothing. Typical comments include things like, and, I’m paraphrasing here, “I applaud these women for their boldness, but, frankly, I don’t have a 28 inch waist. How about showing us some plus size women?” Frankly, I don’t disagree with these comments. The problem is not that I am avoiding featuring older plus size models. The problem is that I can’t find any!

In case you are unaware, a capsule wardrobe is a collection of basics to be mixed and matched to create endless outfit choices. The term was coined by Susie Faux, the owner of a London boutique in the 1970s. Your wardrobe does not…

Are you thinking of switching to adaptive clothing? Are you already wearing adaptive clothing? Perhaps you are caring for someone who requires adaptive clothing? There are many options for adaptive apparel on the market…

Ponchos, wraps, shawls, and ruanas are all articles of clothing that are sleeveless and go over your outfit. They basically all have the same function but vary in design, fabric, and style…

Every few years some designer gets the hare-brained idea to feature sheer, see-through clothes on women models. In some earlier years these models wore attractive undergarments, making the “costume” (because that’s what it was, basically) less shocking…

Back in my 20s, I was one of the first generation plus-size models in the UK. I loved it. It felt liberating as a curvier woman to wear beautiful clothes and try on different styles. I modelled for fashion magazines, clothing companies and had fun sashaying…

Do you love sweater season? Sweaters are a staple in most people’s wardrobes and every season new styles and color combos become available. From lightweight cotton blend sweaters to thick cable knit wool sweaters, let’s take a look at the variety…

Do you like to wear trench coats when Spring or Fall rolls around? Trench coats symbolize the change of seasons and are always a good staple item to have in your closet. They are timeless and elegant and look good with a variety of footwear…

Have you considered that much of how we see ourselves in the world is expressed through what we wear? The pandemic proved to be an identity killer, among other things, as it made us live in sweats and athleisure outfits day in and day out for quite some time…

Do you follow trends? Do you like to watch the seasonal runway collections? Twice a year, designers from all over the world present their collections to fashion buyers, apparel industry professionals, and fashion lovers. Every six months…