Posts by Cindy Blakely
Fashion Rules for Women Over 50: Which Ones Deserve a Second Look?
Spend enough time around women, and you’ll hear all kinds of clothing rules. “I can’t wear sleeveless tops.” “I’m too old for jeans.” “Bright colors aren’t for me.” “I’m not a hat person.” Some women say those things with confidence. Others say them so matter-of-factly that you can tell they’ve believed them for years. I’ve…
Read MoreWhat Are You Saving It For?
I’ve been thinking about something lately. You know, one of those thoughts that keeps creeping in when you’re driving somewhere, folding laundry, or brushing your teeth. A while back, I was helping a woman go through her closet. She pulled out a dress she hadn’t worn in years. It still fit. She still liked it.…
Read MoreHow to Have More Outfits With Less Clothes After 50
If you’ve ever stood in front of a closet full of clothes and felt like you had nothing to wear, this is for you. The problem most women over 50 face isn’t a shortage of clothes. It’s a shortage of the right clothes — pieces that actually work together and fit the life they’re living…
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Buying a T-Shirt You’ll Actually Wear — Your Shopping Toolkit
Welcome back. If you’re just finding this, you’ll want to start with Part 1 — it covers the drawer audit, necklines, sleeves, and fit, and it sets the foundation for everything here. If you’ve already read it, you’re in exactly the right place. This is the practical side, what to feel for in the store,…
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Buying a T-Shirt You’ll Actually Wear — Start Here
Last fall I ran a styling series on Instagram built around one of the most classic combinations in a woman’s wardrobe — a white tee and jeans. I showed how to take that one pairing from running errands to brunch with the girls to date night. The response was wonderful. Women were saving the posts,…
Read MoreHow to Wear Belts Over 50 (Without Feeling Self-Conscious)
If you’ve been holding onto a few belts and quietly wondering whether it still makes sense to wear them, let’s pause for a moment. Belts didn’t disappear. What changed was how they were styled — and how many of us felt wearing them. For a lot of women, especially as our bodies shifted, belts started…
Read MorePacking Cubes: Why I Use Them (and When They Actually Help)
Packing shouldn’t feel harder than the trip itself. Over the years, I’ve tried just about every travel “hack” out there. Some work beautifully. Others look great online and fall apart in real life. Packing cubes fall into the actually helpful category — when they’re used for the right reason. This post isn’t about squeezing more…
Read MoreHow to Find Jeans That Actually Fit: My Live Q&A with NYDJ’s Mark Peters
Finding the right jeans can feel nearly impossible-especially if your body has changed over the years. So many women I know have a stack of jeans that “almost” work but never quite feel right. That’s why I was so excited to sit down with Mark Peters, Director of Consumer Experience at NYDJ, for another live…
Read MoreThe Truth About Vacuum Packing Bags
(Before You Buy Another Set) Vacuum packing bags look like a travel miracle. More space. Fewer wrinkles. A lighter suitcase. But if you’ve ever packed with them and thought, Why does my bag feel heavier? — you’re not imagining things. Let’s talk about what vacuum packing bags actually do, when they can be useful, and…
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