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Too Old to Show Cleavage?

It may be time to button up a bit

By: Cynthia Nellis

September 2, 2010

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Susan Sarandon adjusts her dress to cover up a bit.

Regardless of whether you are small, medium or large breasted, time has probably taken its toll on your decollete.

style | How to Wear It

How to Wear a Vest

Kick-start fall with this easy look

By: Cynthia Nellis

September 1, 2010

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A runway look from Milan that you can recreate in fake fur.

If it has been a while since you’ve worn a vest, you may need to rethink how it’s done now.

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Top 10 Ways to Be Girly

A little softness gives you a youthful effect

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 31, 2010

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Rita Wilson with feather-trimmed sleeves.

As I get older, I find that that little bit of softness – a pretty pink here, a peek of lace there – really go a long way in adding a youthful touch to everything I wear.

style | Hairstyles Over 40

Dos and Don'ts of Emmy Hair and Beauty

Red carpet how-tos for grown-ups

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 30, 2010

The red carpet of the 2010 Emmy Awards was filled with fresh faces and new fashion. But the over 40 set was well represented by the likes of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Edie Falco and Glenn Close. Find out how their hair and makeup stacks up and which looks you should try for yourself for special occasions.

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style | Hairstyles Over 40

Blonde Hair Over 50

Our favorite fair-haired hairstyles over 50

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 27, 2010

Do blondes really have more fun? These over 50 gals seem to think so, in hues of shocking platinum, blonde highlights and golden blonde.

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style | Too Old to Wear It?

Too Old to Wear Leggings and Skinny Jeans?

The skinny-on-bottom look may not just be for youngsters

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 26, 2010

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50-something Sharon Stone wears black leggings with flats.

I almost missed the legging and skinny jean trend by convincing myself I was too old to wear them. Or was it that I wasn’t skinny enough?

style | Women in the World

Diana Nyad Dares Her Dream at 61

The swimmer now has the mindset, and the swimsuit, to go for her goal

By: Gerit Quealy

August 25, 2010

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At 61, Diana Nyad, in her Robin Piccone-designed swimwsuit, is ready to get back in the water and go for her goal.

Sixty may be the new sexy (see Wowowow.com’s slideshow), but it also looks like 60 is the new inspired.

Diana Nyad sound familiar? She’s the long-distance swimmer you may remember for setting the world’s record for the longest ocean swim, from Bimini to Florida, in 1979. And she still holds it -- for women and men.

style | Easy Style Updates

Office Chic for Fall

Give your career wardrobe a sophisticated boost

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 24, 2010

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The belted jacket is a perfect office-ready look.

Dressing for the office is tricky when you try to incorporate the latest trends. While most of us want to be taken seriously behind the desk, we still like to look like women.

style | How to Wear It

How to Wear Camel

Fashion's best new neutral for grown-ups

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 23, 2010

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Camel was paired with a denim shirt on the Chloe runway for a fresh new take on this fall neutral.

Although in the past camel has been mixed with brights like red to jazz it up, this season camel looks freshest mixed with other neutrals like charcoal gray or black.

style | Hot Guys Over 40

Best Gray Celebrity Beards

Our favorite mature male stars show off facial hair

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 19, 2010

Is there anything more distinguished than a mature man with a well-groomed gray beard? We think not! Browse through our favorite celebrity beards, then come back vote on the best beards.

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It may be time to button up a bit

How to Wear a Vest

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Top 10 Ways to Be Girly

A little softness gives you a youthful effect

Dos and Don'ts of Emmy Hair and Beauty

Red carpet how-tos for grown-ups

Blonde Hair Over 50

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Too Old to Wear Leggings and Skinny Jeans?

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Office Chic for Fall

Give your career wardrobe a sophisticated boost

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