Outfits, capsule wardrobes, and fashion advice for women over 40 featuring Talbots. Modeled by a size 14/16 petite woman in her 40’s for real-life style advice.
Outfits don’t have to be complicated to be dressy. Fabric can go a long way in transforming relatively simple pieces into a more formal ensemble. Essentially a t-shirt and ankle pants, sheen and tuxedo-inspired details elevate it to after-five attire. blouse | pants | bag | shoes | earrings | bracelet | ring Blouse: Viva… Continue Reading Universal Standard Viva Boatneck Top with Tux Pants
Okay, that title is totally misleading because I have no way to wear white and not be a complete mess. Yet somehow I did it. My friend Sylvia and I scheduled a lunch together to catch up and talk blogging; she was invited to an influencer event afterward and invited me to be her date. … Continue Reading How to Wear White and Not Be a Complete Mess
So I shared the Talbots Friends & Family sale and spotlighted their leopard linen blazer. Talbots was kind enough to send me the blazer and it’s just as fab as I imagined. I received it after coming home from a weekend away at a music festival, much of my wardrobe in the laundry and the… Continue Reading My Favorite Shorts and a New Linen Blazer
Talbots’ Friends & Family event has started with 40% off your entire purchase with promo code FRIENDS. On top of this, Talbots is offering free shipping on all orders over $150. I am a big fan of Talbots; I appreciate their extensive size range (straight, petite, tall, plus, and plus petite) and high quality. Many… Continue Reading Talbots Friends & Family – My Picks
The self-timer on my iPhone and this handy (and nicely priced) Bluetooth phone remote have helped me capture more of what I’ve worn off the blog. These are all casual looks as my nicer ensembles got captured and shared as true outfit posts. What I wear on weekends, early mornings, when I’m sick, and when… Continue Reading What I Wore Off the Blog: Casual Looks Edition
There is one style of dress that I gravitate to each spring and summer, regardless of my age or my size. A fit and flare dress in a crisp fabric with pockets is a summer essential. The crisp fabric allows for airflow, the fit and flare style flatters while remaining comfortable, a print helps hide… Continue Reading My Favorite Dress Silhouette for Summer
In the winter, workwear is easy. Come the warmer months, it’s harder to find pieces that look appropriate in an office setting while also being seasonally appropriate. Enter seersucker, a lightweight cotton fabric that breathes while also providing more structure than linen. I just got this women’s seersucker pantsuit and have worn it with a… Continue Reading Women’s Seersucker Pantsuit with Blush Pink
I know not everyone loves neon, but I do. When Wham! Came out with their video to “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” I was OBSESSED. My parents didn’t have a lot of money, but they got me a neon orange scarf to tie in a big bow on the side of my head and… Continue Reading How to Rock the Neon Trend as a Grown-Ass Woman
I find jeans to be one of the hardest things to shop for, right up there with bras and swimwear. When it comes to white jeans, it’s even more difficult. They’re transparent, they bag out, they’re too thin, they’re shaped weird… why is it so hard to take a wardrobe staple and make it wearable? … Continue Reading The Best White Jeans: Reviewing Over 12 Pairs