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are you a shlumpadinka?

Maybe you remember when Oprah used the term “shlumpadinka” to describe the way we have “let ourselves go” in the style department. If you work at home–either at a job or as a full-time mom–do you struggle with how to be comfortable and look decent? Casual is fine, but when is that boundary crossed? Okay, [...]

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what to wear: fab 50 and no longer working

Reader Question I have recently decided to quit working as a beauty industry executive.  However, I still want to look put together and not break the bank in doing so. I’m in my early fifties, size 2 and work out every day. When my husband and I are not traveling, I take classes, see friends [...]

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what to wear: 65+ fall style

The reason for this post is because I’ve never seen it addressed. And so I decided to do some research and even sent out a query to the PR flacks to see if their fashion clients had any clothes that met the needs of a woman over 65. I got lots of responses (and a [...]

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what to wear: swimming for seniors

With Michael Phelps breaking world records and winning enough gold medals to be his own country, we at Wardrobe 911 have a feeling that more people will be inspired to put on their swimsuits and live their Olympic dreams, or at least get out there and swim!  But, although swimming is a wonderful sport and [...]

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what to wear: planning a retirement wardrobe

As a 50+ woman, your lifestyle has probably undergone a few changes.  Whether the kids move out of the house, you start working from home or you simply retire and reinvent a new life for yourself, your wardrobe needs to match the new changes. Here are three outfits to consider adding to your ‘retirement’ wardrobe. [...]

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