Top 10 Trends Women Over 40 Must Have For Summer ’16

The Spring/Summer ’16 fashion trends are popping up all over the internet, in magazines and in the stores, but what trends can you really wear when you’re over 40? The options can be overwhelming and you’ve learned from experience to not go overboard, but you don’t want to be boring. It’s almost summer after all! So which new summer trends do you need? We get you want to give your wardrobe an update but don’t want to look like you’re trying too hard either. Well you’ve come to the right place. We weeded through all the latest trends of the season and found pieces we deem appropriate for women over 40, which by no means are boring! If we won’t wear it (and we are admittedly a bit daring sometimes) we will not recommend it. What we do suggest are useful, fun, classic, chic and comfortable fashion pieces to brighten up your summer of 2016. Additionally we bet you can wear some of these items into fall and for seasons to come.

Anything BUT Boring Black Bathing Suits!

Yep. It’s that dreaded time of year. Time to think about bathing suits. So recently I talked about my favorite cover-up, the kaftan/kimono, which actually made me excited to hit the pool. Then I remembered at some point I will have to remove it and get into the pool. That’s not as fun. I’m sure by now you already know there is nothing more flattering than a black bathing suit. They visually help you drop 10 pounds instantly. Yet, you may be thinking, they are so boring. Well not anymore, I was amazed how many black bathing suits I found with details like ruffles, lace, fringe and draping. I am actually quite excited.

Puffer Coats That Won't Make You Look Puffy

While it might be scientifically inaccurate to call severely lower than normal temperatures a “polar vortex” there is no doubt the term has gained in popularity lately…it seems that’s all anyone talks about these days. Global warming be damned. And while fur and shearling are huge trends in outerwear this season, so are puffer coats. …

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New York Sample Sales and Such for The Week of 11/10

Yumi Kim Up to 80% off women’s clothing. Now through Tuesday, November 11th. Daily 12pm—8pm. 159 7th Avenue South New York, NY 212-929-4959 Norma Kamali, Jemma Wynne, R13, and more Discounts on women’s fall merchandise, including apparel, denim, jewelry, and water bottles. Monday, November 10th through Wednesday, November 12th. Daily 11am—7pm. 261 West 36th Street …

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