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Stylist Advice- Can a senior wear a short skirt?

Just because you could doesn’t always mean you should when it comes to senior style. But, then again…

 Can a 70-year-old fit woman wear a skirt above her knees. (L. via Fashion Advice)

>> RELATED: Did you read my essay on How To Master Your Look from the book Senior Style: 65 Things to Do When You Retire?

When you ask if a senior can wear a short skirt,

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Age-Appropriate Casual Chic for the Silver Hair Set: How To Shop To Master An Ageless Stylish Wardrobe

Sometimes age-appropriate casual chic can be a tough call to shop for… a FocusOnStyle reader shares how to work around it…

 Thanks for the article/photos on Susan Sarandon. Any advice for a retired 60 year-old female graphic artist, (60)? I like to be somewhat trendy/edgy while still being age appropriate and doing it on a budget.

I’ve begun a capsule of sorts (turquoise, charcoal and some violet), and

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Senior Style: 65 Things to Do When You Retire, My Essay On How To Master Your Look (book excerpt)

When editor Mark Evan Chimsky asked me to write a ‘Master Your Look’ essay for the anthology 65 Things to Do When You Retire, 65 Notable Achievers on How to Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life (Sellers Publishing), I couldn’t refuse.

Besides having the opportunity to share my senior style tips for a time in your life when coveting the latest it thing is not as

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Senior style for forgoing pantyhose: Adjust your fashion sense for your age

Adjust your fashion sense for your age… Senior style for forgoing pantyhose

Here’s a spin on that proverbial chestnut: hose worn with open shoes.

I’m old, and my legs show it.

My old gams look much better in hose, obviously. Hose does for my legs what Ultima II does for my face! So, I know pantyhose worn with open shoes is a no-no, but I’ve seen

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Short on Bermuda Style…Hose No’s

Short on Bermuda Style...Hose No's- If you feel great in this look, go with it, but if you're questioning it's style value, then you must have a sneaking suspicion that it's time to move on to something more modern.Quick Fix, Makeover Style Solutions In A Snap from Focus On Style by Sharon Haver- Fashion, beauty, and style tips and advice from the online fashion

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