How to Be A Creative Dresser
Dear Deborah, I‘m enjoying your blog. Your advice is wise, practical, and fun, too! I’m a 55-year-old empty nester, a professional freelance writer, and an artist. For…
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How to Accessorize a One Shoulder Dress For a Formal Event
One of my favorite photos from my e-book: Tweak Your Chic- Mother of the Bride is a blue one-shoulder dress from David’s Bridal. It’s a popular style for…
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Casual Dressing Over 40 – What it Is and Isn’t!
If you are over 40 you’ve probably noticed a huge shift over the years to more casual dressing. This is great because it has allowed us to…
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Confused about What Hose to Wear With Boots?
Dear Deb, Do I match my tights to the color of my boots or the outfit? If I’m wearing a skirt that hits above my knee, I…
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Ankle Bracelets For Women After 40 – Stylish or Silly?
Hi Deborah, Will you please tell women that ankle bracelets have no place in a professional work environment? I don’t know how many times I’ve seen this….
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What Are The Rules For Co-ordinating Your Purse And Shoes?
Hi Deb, It seems to be the style not to have your shoes and purse match. What and how do you determine what to match them with?…
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How to Dress to Look Youthful and Modern
No matter what your style, the shortcut to looking more youthful after 40 is to dress a little sportier. What is sporty dressing, and how can you…
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Top Mistakes Women Make Shopping at Outlet Stores
Do you love outlet shopping? If so, beware… you might think you are saving money when you are probably spending more and coming home with nothing that…
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Short – Can You Wear Cropped Pants?
When long pants are too hot, shorts make you feel too exposed; cropped pants are the perfect answer. There are pedal pushers just below the knee, capris…
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Do Pantyhose Make You Look Old?
Hi Deborah, I’d love to know what you think about the tights/pantyhose/knee-high dilemma. When is a woman too old to wear tights, as in black, opaque tights, or…
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Petite And Can’t Wear Heels?
Q. Hi, Deborah! Can you give some advice to short women who can’t wear heels anymore? Because of foot and knee problems, I’m married to flats for…
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When To Skimp And When to Splurge on Style?
The basis for any work wardrobe is a suit. Reserve the largest part of your budget for this. The better quality the suit, the better it will make you look and the longer it will last. Choose a suit in a timeless, year round fabric like wool or wool blend. Pay a lot of attention to cut and fit in order to look polished and powerful.
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Tim Gunn’s 6 Fashion Don’ts For Middle Aged Women
It sounds like Project Runway’s Tim Gunn assumes all women over 40 are overweight and out of shape! His now-famous list on Oprah of The Six Things…
