What I Wore to an Embassy Gala
Sharing what I wore to a black tie gala at the Italian embassy in DC this December (spoiler alert, I didn’t buy a single thing for this event!).
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Over 40: What to Wear to a Black Tie Occasion
This year, I turned 50 and so did my best friend. For my 50th, I wanted to check Las Vegas off my bucket list. For hers, she wanted to go to a black tie occasion so she could get gussied up and wear the gorgeous gown she got on mega clearance and had tailored to…
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Let’s Discuss Comfy Party Shoes for Us Grown Women
It’s stupid to wear uncomfortable shoes. The older we get, the more we feel the repercussions of cheap, ill-fitting, and poorly designed footwear. I tip my hat to the younger generations who have sneaker balls and made flat and more comfortable of shoes fashionable. What’s great is that trend also benefits us, for the selection…
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Daytime Semiformal Looks for Grown Women
My sister was invited to an event that had a dress code of semi-formal and took place during the daytime. She shared how hard it was to find a stylish look as a grown woman, especially with a good size range. Weddings, bar mitzvahs, retirement parties, political events… there are a lot of semiformal occasions…
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Comfy Dress Shoes for Grown-ass Women
Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too with these stylish yet comfortable dress shoes!
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60+ Chic Summer Wedding Guest Dresses for Grown Women
‘Tis the season for weddings, and if you’re on the hunt for summer wedding guest dresses, you are not alone. It makes sense to shop early so you have time to coordinate footwear and accessories and get any tailoring completed in time. I’ve been scrolling through online boutiques and department stores and am thrilled to…
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Dressy Flat Shoes: 40+ Chic Options
Are you looking for dressy shoes but aren’t willing to sacrifice comfort or health to look stylish? You’re not alone. Especially since 2020, many of us are looking for chic yet comfy options for footwear, but it’s especially hard to find dressy shoes that fit the bill. Below I will share over 40 dressy flat…
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10 Ways to Style a Lady Tux
I’ve been raving about a lady tux for years. Able to go anywhere a cocktail dress would, a lady tux (also known as a Le Smoking) is oftentimes more comfortable, warm, and versatile. It looks chic with flat shoes, it doesn’t require special underpinnings, and the jacket and pants can separate to increase the number…
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Non-Girly Plus Size Mother of the Groom Fashion for a Summer Outdoor Wedding
I will be attending my son’s beach (formal) wedding in September. I am a plus size (18 ish), 65-year-old and have no idea what to wear. I am not a girly girl and don’t usually wear dresses. But my son wants me to dress up. Any suggestions for a beach formal, mother-of-the-groom? Traditionally, Mother of…
