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Is There An Appropriate Dress Length For An Older Woman

This week's look back at one of FocusOnStyle's 15th Anniversary stylist advice posts takes into account the old addage of just becuase you could doesn't mean you should. As gorgeous and as in impeccable shape that you may be, knowing when and when not to flaunt it all, and how much, can be key in putting your best look forward. --S.H. Can I wear a short skirt at 57? I recently purchased a casual knit dress via mail order. I love this dress! The fit and soft purple wine color is great on my average size figure. My problem-- the dress is about 2" above my knees. Can a woman my age wear a shorter dress? If so, should I

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Age-Appropriate Dress- Real Women Are Pretty Harsh When It Comes To Fashion Choices

I'll Have What She's Having: Style WITHOUT an expiration date I don't think Jane Fonda (70's), Sigourney Weaver (60's), Madonna (50's), and Demi Moore (40's) got the memo from the British ladies polled who seem to think that 30 is the new 60-- well, sort of-- when it comes to style! These gorgeous at any age celebrity ladies were probably too busy being vital rather than worrying if they are too old to wear stilettos. Yes, the study says that at age 51 you're over the hill for high heels. Can you imagine? Madonna wearing a vintage Roberto Cavalli dress from the Spring/Summer 2008 Collection out and about in NY yesterday. Listen, I'd be the first one to tell you

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Jane Badler, Age-Appropriate Fabulous

I'll Have What She's Having: Sleek, chic, and sexy at a certain age. Young girls dressed like old ladies. Middle-age woman dressed like young chiquitas. It can get confusing. At a certain point, you may still have the body to wear a bandage micro-mini dress (god bless you) but really should know better. Style is about looking gorgeous, fabulous and confident, without an expiration date. And, Jane Badler looks hot. Why? Because she looks stylish, vital and in control. >>MORE: Age Appropriate Style Jane Badler at the "V" Season 2 Photocall in Madrid There's nothing fussy or girly to drag her down. Her clothes are a play on modern classics but not trendy. Sure Badler also can wear a more

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Put An End to Frumpy Mom Jeans

Put An End to Frumpy Mom Jeansů Slimming advice to stay fashionable at any age. Tips to find figure flattering and age appropriate Slimming advice to stay fashionable at any age. Tips to find figure flattering and age appropriate jeans. Dear Sharon: I was always thin until four years ago when I gave up smoking and gained 30 pounds. So far, I have lost 15 pounds and am presently more average size than slim. I know it's a healthier choice but I am having trouble feeling good about how I look in slacks or jeans. I "get" how I shouldn't wear anything too small nor am I hung up on size. However, my grown daughter dropped a bombshell on me

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Age Defying Style: Age appropriate fashion tips

Age Defying Style... How to dress age appropriate with panache Dear Sharon: I am a 30 year old high school English teacher who feels stuck between fashion eras. Although I am not interested in dressing like the students that I teach, I find that the alternative of jumpers and printed sweaters of my older co-workers horrific. What does a thirty year old woman do to stay fashionable and fun without dressing too young? Please keep in mind that most women in my career are on a budget.  Age appropriate fashion help would be greatly appreciated. (School of Frocks, Savannah, GA) >> MORE: Age-Appropriate Style Dear School of Frocks: I'm so glad that there isn't a web cam to catch my expression

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