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Sixty and Me is a community of over 500,000 women over 60 founded by Margaret Manning. Our editorial team publishes articles on lifestyle topics including fashion, dating, retirement and money.

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6 years ago

Toss or Treasure? How to Freshen Up Your Look This Spring

Later this month, I am going to be moving to a new house. So, I spent many hours this week cleaning out my closets, recycling and giving old items to charity. As I went through this process, I was reminded of a fun interview that I did with fashion expert, Dorrie Jacobson. In our video discussion, Dorrie mentioned 9 clothing items that tend to clutter up our closets after 60… and what we can do to replace them. I hope that you find our conversation fun and useful! Do you have any old-fashioned clothing items cluttering up your closet? What older items are you hanging onto with the hope that they will come back into style?

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6 years ago

4 Keys to Happiness: How to Find Your Purpose in Life After 60

Life doesn’t have to be bleak, daunting, and depressing for those of us who are over 60. Filling our days with happiness and purpose makes life a bit more exciting as we grow older. After all, every single person on Earth has a singular purpose. Discovering it will lead to a longer, happier, and healthier life. Read More

6 years ago

3 Alternative Shopping Techniques Older Women Love: Upcycling, Vintage and …

We might not like to admit it, but for many women over 60, learning to economize simply comes with the territory. Much of what we once spent on our wardrobes goes to more important things, such as food, housing or health care.  Must we really give up our passion for fashion? Read More

6 years ago

The Journey to Healthy Aging – How Living with Purpose is the Key to Happiness and Good Health

Like fine wine, you can age gracefully. Maintaining an active lifestyle as you age keeps your body healthy, and so does making smarter food choices. However, there’s more to healthy aging than exercise and a well-balanced diet. Read More

6 years ago

5 Simple Things You Can Do to Live A Longer, Healthier Life – According to Dr. Sanjiv Chopra

Younger folks want to live as long as possible. But, as you age, your perspective about life will start to change with each passing year. Eventually, you will come to realize that it’s not just the number of years in your life, but the quality of the life you lead within those years. Read More

6 years ago

Fashion for Mature Women: 5 Tips for Using Style to Your Best Advantage

It’s easy to say that we are getting older and as such, we face more challenges but what do we do with that information? Do we pretend it doesn’t matter? Or do we take our fashion into our hands and be proactive about it? Read More

6 years ago

House Sitting in Retirement: Travelling the World, One House at a Time

Have you ever thought about how much money is spent on hotel rooms that barely get used while we travel? Would you travel more if your room and board was covered? Today we will talk with author, fashion expert, and the self-proclaimed “Queen of Ageing Disgracefully”, Penelope Whitely as she shares her best tips on how to become a world-travelling house-sitter. Enjoy the show! Read More

6 years ago

My Super Easy (Under $15) Summer Makeup for Older Women Tutorial (Featuring CYO)

One of the most common myths that surround women over 60 is that makeup is no longer a part of our lives nor do we still have the desire to look as good as we feel.

This misconception is one that makes some women our age balk at the idea of visiting beauty and skin care stores. Do not let foolish ideas such as these keep you from doing what you want! Read More

6 years ago

3 Fashion Over 50 Challenges We All Face (Plus 2 We Only Imagine)

Contrary to popular myths, mature women today DO care about what they look like, style, fashion, and makeup. We care about our appearance every bit as much as younger women do, perhaps even more so! Read More

6 years ago

3 Crazy Myths About the Aging Brain and a Few Legitimate Concerns

When you think about using diet and exercise to stay fit and healthy after 60, how many of those thoughts go into a fitness plan for your brain? Read More