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Category: Ways to Wear It

Free Tips and Advice from the Best at Fashion Flash!

You’re in the right place to get free tips and advice from the best bloggers for women over 40. Today I’m connecting you to the mid-January edition of the weekly online magazine Fashion Flash. This blog roundup is being hosted by award-winning author Barbara Hannah Grufferman. Click on her name below to be transported to this week’s issue. You’ll find topics from beauty to fashion, food, health and fitness and aging well so you can rest assured that age doesn’t matter! Included is my updated post on how to be comfortable yet sexy in your pajamas.

Also, we at Fashion Flash have just kicked off our #StyleYourMask campaign. Use the hashtag to find out all about it on social media. There’s already a giveaway featuring the new edition of The Good Doctor’s Guide to Colds and Flu by Neil Schachter, MD, including a special chapter on preventing, treating and recovering from Covid. Visit my Facebook page @Your True Self Blog to connect to that. And stay tuned for more to come!

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How to Get the Most From Jogger Pants

As I looked at jogger pants for sale, they seemed to be marketed in a very casual way similar to sweatpants for down time only.  But they have so much more potential.  Even if you have never worn joggers, I hope you will begin to see how to make the most of them as you look through this post.

Joggers are comfy and casual, but they can also be dressed up for day or evening.  They are usually made of French terry or jersey material, but there are also versions in velvet, satin and even sequins or faux leather.  They are versatile enough to fit any occasion or lifestyle and yet comfortable and stretchy. Anyone can wear them.  Age doesn’t matter.

Here are some outfit ideas to help you get the most use from your jogger pants.  Even though there are outfits here using t-shirts and sneakers, there is a twist added with a third piece, texture or accessories.

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Spotlight on the Best of Your True Self Blog 2020

As the incredible events of this past year went on, my life didn’t change a whole lot…until Christmas, that is. While COVID spiked, gifts had to be mailed or exchanged outdoors with masks on and our family didn’t gather this year. Basically, though, I continued to work from home on this blog throughout the year. Now that the year is ending, I’m ready to shine a spotlight on the best of Your True Self Blog in 2020. And as a new year begins, I extend good wishes to you for health, prosperity and happiness!

Spotlight on the Best of Your True Self Blog 2020:

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9 of the Best Ways to Wear a Velvet Kimono or Duster

This is the fourth in a series of posts on how to add a touch of luxury to your outfits with velvet. Previously, I wrote a style tip and how to style a velvet jacket or top. You can find those subjects linked at the bottom of this post along with another that I wrote for my Holiday Series (HERE.) I have gotten lots of positive feedback on my kimono outfit ideas (HERE) so I know that kimonos are popular. Age doesn’t matter! First of all, kimonos and dusters cloak your body in comfort. Secondly, they’re that all-important third piece that takes a basic two-piece outfit from plain to spectacular effortlessly. Ultimately that makes them a go-to item for the holidays, whether you have a special event or you just want to feel festive at home. So with all that goodness in mind, let’s take a look at nine of the best ways to wear a kimono or duster. Continue Reading

Style Tip: How to Wear Velvet to Make Every Day Special

Welcome to my holiday series of outfit ideas based on velvet. As I write this, Thanksgiving is coming up. So starting today, I am publishing a blog post based on a different velvet piece each week until the New Year. There will be posts on ways to wear a velvet top or shirt, a velvet blazer or jacket, a velvet duster or kimono, a velvet skirt, a velvet dress and velvet pants. Today, I am starting off with a style tip to inspire you with ideas for how to wear velvet to make every day special. To see more tips, click on my Style Tips Series HERE.

How to Wear Velvet to Make Every Day Special:

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