Pandemic wardrobe: mixing it up. We’re getting comfortable with outfits-on-repeat, yeah? Throughout the pandemic restrictions, I’ve been buying much less, and shopping in person not-at-all. I’m still happy with my small wardrobe (37 hanging items, about 50 total pieces when… Continue Reading
Ethical stocking stuffers for the over-50 elf in all of us. When I was a child, all our family members had a stocking hanging on (yes) the mantle. I remember my name written in cursive, in sparkles. There was a… Continue Reading
Six best style sites, even if you’re not a fashionista. I don’t consider myself a fashionista, but I do love fashion. And since the pandemic began, I’m spending more time on virtual fashion than on my own wardrobe. I like… Continue Reading
Is a fashion tribe a thing? After stumbling on an article about dressing “appropriately” over 50, I was sensitive about publishing this post. But I also found an article in The Guardian by “Invisible Woman” that, while geared toward women… Continue Reading
Lefties and righties (brains that is), we can all get along. I’m an extremely analytical person, always have been. A left-brainer, an INTJ. I love lists, numbers, spreadsheets and percentages. I choose logic over emotion for many life decisions. I… Continue Reading
Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Vivienne Westwood’s oft-repeated quote is no less true for all the repeating. And in an economic downturn when new purchases might have to wait, it’s brilliant to have well-made, reliable clothing at hand. The same… Continue Reading
How to beat the heat and look chic. This is a Most Serious Topic in Florida, where the 30-day forecast calls for 90 degrees and 110% humidity. We don’t mess around with heat down here. Sure, our homes are mostly… Continue Reading
The best summer uniforms, at any age. While I can’t call myself a bona fide minimalist (I have over 60 pieces of clothing, not counting shoes, who counts shoes?), I enjoy the concept of uniform dressing. I’m not referring to… Continue Reading