Were you almost ready to get rid of tops that were too short? Have they been sitting in your closet for a long time not being worn? What do you do when you have a top that you consider to be too short?
You can add a top extender underneath it to make it longer! Age doesn’t matter. There are different kinds of top extenders, or what may be considered tunic-length tops with a hem made of lace, ruffles or chiffon.
Previously, I wrote about skirt extenders. They are used to lengthen tunics or dresses that are too short for you. You can read about those in my post, “What in the World is a Skirt Extender?” HERE.
A top extender or tank extender can be worn with a kimono, vest or any top over it. Then you can add skinny or straight-leg jeans, pants, leggings, jeggings or a slim skirt.
Why don’t you choose a top extender and look through your closet for all of the tops you could possibly pair it with? Use my ideas below, or make your own list of outfit ideas for the weeks ahead!
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Layering, Style
Fashion Flash Spring Edition:
Fashion Flash welcomes spring with this week’s edition! Subjects include the best places to travel, a springtime hair update, Mothers’ Day gift ideas and spring eye shadows, all written BY women over 40 FOR women over 40. But that’s not all! You’ll also find out about anti-aging skin care, stress reduction and makeup organization. There’s even a comedy podcast especially for you. And this week’s Flash also includes my popular post on “45 Sure-Fire Ways to Rock a Kimono.”
Let me remind you that whether you are in your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s or beyond, age doesn’t matter. You can wear what you like and express your true self. If you take care of your health and keep your energy level up, you can continue to follow your bliss. Now, on to what interests you in this week’s Fashion Flash!
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I was walking in the woods with my friend one day and she began to talk about her feet. (Maybe they were starting to get tired from the hike?) She went on to say how she was working hard to protect against fungal infections. She wanted to find something that worked, and said I should do a blog post on it sometime.
So I told her about the time I went to a podiatrist and he was raving about a new invention!
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Today I have a simple way for you to add spice to a casual everyday outfit. So all you have to do is grab a few basic pieces in the morning and top it off with something to make it a little more special.
A common go-to outfit, especially for the transitional seasons, is a t-shirt and a cardigan with jeans or just about any other bottoms. For the office, you could use a skirt or trousers. Right off the bat, the good thing is that there’s a third piece in this outfit combination to add interest to your tee and jeans (or pants or skirt). (You can read more about “How to Use the Amazing Powers of a Cardigan” here).
But if you leave it at that, it’s still plain jeans and a tee with a cardigan. Details always add it more style. I have collected style tips over the years, and like to share them with you. As an installment in my “Style Tips” category (here), I have an accessory tip for you today.
Age doesn’t matter, so why don’t you try it? 😉
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Accessories, Style Tips
Cardigan, Earrings, Style
It’s time for a Fashion Flash, the weekly online newsletter for women 40 and over. This week’s Flash is hosted by Deb of The No-Nonsense Beauty Blog. Click on her name to go to her blog and get connected to this week’s feature posts by 15 of the best bloggers. There you will find a variety of subjects to enjoy, including: beauty, fashion, travel, health and wellness, fitness, lifestyle, home design, and reinvention at midlife. With such a wide variety of subjects, age doesn’t matter!
As a member of Fashion Flash, I also have a featured post. This week, it will be my style tip for spring events: “How to Use One Outfit for Unlimited Special Occasions.”
Deb is the driving force behind Fashion Flash. She is our fearless leader, organizing the nuts and bolts of this e-magazine, keeping it going and growing.
Deb is a health and beauty writer and has written 12 books. They include: The Medically Based No-Nonsense Beauty Book, Fruit Acids for Fabulous Skin, and Every Bride is Beautiful. She has a degree from New York University, where she worked her way through college as a lab assistant to a research dermatologist who was studying aging. She puts her experience in both science and beauty together to develop a sound anti-aging beauty plan. On her blog, you will find her posts researching the truth behind various cosmetic and skin care issues.
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