Fashion for Women Over 60

The simple sophistication of black, white and grey is something we all aspire to master. Adding essential items in these tones can streamline your wardrobe, yet, inspire numerous ideas. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to create a wardrobe…

Hello, my name is Anne and I am a compulsive shopper! I always come home from my travels with something new – whether it be clothes, jewellery, shoes or handbags. The latter is my absolute weakness. I write about travel, clothes and style…

The most common lament I hear from every older woman is that the new styles are just not suited to us. They are designed for a younger demographic. Unfortunately, this has always been the case. It’s simply driven by the fact that most of the dollars spent…

As we get a little older, it’s important to be familiar with our body shape. When it comes to fashion for women over 60, knowledge is power. As a result, a tape measure is a necessary item in your style toolbox. Have you ever taken your true measurements, ladies?

Ever feel like your wardrobe is in a rut? You grab the first thing you can reach and throw it on. You look… OK. But you’ve been wearing the same old outfit for years. Sure, it’s a classic look. You really can’t go wrong with a classic. Right?

Pantone has just announced its Color of the Year for 2022 and it’s called Very Peri, as in Periwinkle! Well, that’s a hopeful sign. The very name has a wink in it! And a good description of the color might trigger some sweet memories for those of us…

In fashion this year we are seeing a return to some of the hippie trends of our past. Maybe after all the restrictions and shutdowns and social turmoil, we’re longing for the freedom and hope we felt in the 60s that was reflected…

There are an increasing number of older women crushing today’s prejudices about their lack of style. As an inspiration for this piece, I’ve turned to style icons such as Sophia Loren and Susan Sarandon that show how maturity gives a whole…

Recently, a client asked me to go through her husband’s closet with her to see what he had selected to discard. Her husband commented, “My polo shirts alone will last me for the rest of my life.” I was quite taken aback. I had never thought about…

Have you ever sewn yourself a garment? I’m sure that you at least know the basics of sewing. It was only in recent years that sewing (“home economics”) was no longer taught in public school. Sadly, this seems like a dead art…