Fashion Over 40

New York Fashion Week Spring ’17: Diane von Furstenberg Reimagined Classics

The first Spring/Summer collection since Diane von Furstenberg stepped down as head of her decades old namesake collection is one to be remembered. Jonathan Saunders, the new Chief Creative Officer for the brand, showcases his spin on the fashion icon’s collection, which took the classic silhouette and bias cut of the wrap dress and gave it a bit of an update. Needless to say this style can’t get any more classy and sophisticated, but Saunders managed to re-imagine the well known styles of DVF by presenting then in a new and modernized light perfect for the lady who still admires classic DVF but craves a bit of a modern twist

What To Wear Now: The Fall 2016 Pantone Colors

A new season means new colors on the runways, in stores and in your wardrobe. And while we love our tried and true neutrals – marking the change in the calendar by changing up the colors that we’re wearing keeps things interesting and fresh. Of course, every season has its key trends and associated popular hues – and we’re loving the ones Pantone is reporting on this season. Here are the key colors for Fall ’16

New York Fashion Week Spring ’17: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel’s Casual Country Chic

New York Fashion Week is yet again upon us and as the excitement of what the future holds in fashion is buzzing, I can’t help but cover the biggest fashion event of the year for our first post, and pay tribute to a fashion great that was very recently lost. Sonia Rykiel may no longer be with us, as she just recently passed away in August, but her namesake fashion house and collection (now headed by Julie de Libran) did not fail to keep her spirit alive

Hot (And Humid) Fall Fashion: Help! What Do I Wear?

It’s September and the kids are back in school, summer work hours are over and the stores are chock full of new fall fashion! But it’s 200 degrees out (yes, really!) but it doesn’t quite look right to wear white sandals, eyelet, summer neon colors and Lilly Pulitzer prints. This kind of weather may hold on through October, too! So what are we supposed to wear?

Jump Into Jumper Dresses For Fall

Remember those school days of yore when you could put on a simple pinafore and blouse and be ready to face the day? Sure you were ten, but school uniforms sure made life easy. Well for Fall ’16 jumper dresses were the go-to combo on the runway from designers like Jil Sander, Jason Wu and Suno. We say combo because when you are over 40 you really need to pair your jumper, apron or pinafore dress with a fitted white tee