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Tag: Athleisure

16 Ways to Dress Up Sweatshirts

Sweatshirts are one of the most cozy things to wear in the fall and winter.  And it’s easy to pair them with sweatpants or jeans.  But they can go with so much more!  With a little creativity, sweatshirts can take on quite a bit of style and give girly pieces a bit of an edge.  Age doesn’t matter.  I came up with 16 ways to dress up your sweatshirts.  Hopefully, this will inspire you with new outfit ideas.  I’d love to know, so I welcome you to leave a reply below this post.

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How to Enjoy the Ease of Harem Pants

I only have one pair of harem pants but I wear them often.  I love them in the summer because they are light and airy.  With the summers getting hotter, they are a go-to item for keeping cool.  Yet they are adaptable for any season and can be layered as you like.  And they come in a variety of shapes and fabrics.  They are easy to style with a t-shirt yet can be worn for evening events as well.  Since they are always comfortable, let’s explore how to enjoy the ease of harem pants!

Harem pants are full, loose-fitting pants made of a soft material that is gathered in closely at the ankle or lower leg.  The original harem pants were introduced to Western fashion by designers such as Paul Poiret around 1910, although they themselves were inspired by Middle Eastern styles, and by şalvar (Turkish trousers).  Read on to find out how you can enjoy the ease of harem pants for yourself!

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Welcome June with 11 of the Best Bloggers and Podcasters

I have the honor to help you welcome June with 11 of the best bloggers and podcasters for women over 40. This latest edition of Fashion Flash e-magazine is hosted by a new member of our team:  Phyllis at the blog Follow Phyllis. Click on her name below to be transported to her website where you can browse your favorite topics from beauty to fashion, fitness, wellness and summer reads. So take some time just for you to relax and enjoy what we have in store for you!

In This Issue:

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How to Wear Sweatpants When You’re Not at the Gym

Sweatpants can be part of a stylish outfit whether around the house or out on the town.  You can be comfortable and look great at the same time.  Age doesn’t matter.  In this post, I have plenty of ideas for you for how to wear sweatpants when you’re not at the gym.

Because of it’s lasting popularity, athleisure has now become a classic style.  You can buy luxe athletic clothes or dress up athletic clothes that you already own.  In this post, I will explore how to embellish your sweatpants.

Here’s what one retail analyst told Vogue Business:

“We are reluctant to continue calling [athleisure] a trend… much in the same way that denim is not a trend,” said Mintel retail analyst Chana Baram. “Rather, sports clothing is embedded in the fashion world.” – from Vogue Business

No matter where you go, day or night, or even if you want to lounge at home looking classy, not frumpy — you can wear sweatpants and look great doing it!  Add a special top, topper, scarf, jewelry and/or footwear for a modern and stylish look.  Mix and match your sweatpants with evening wear or business clothes.  Those pieces that you save for special occasions can be made wearable any time by combining them with sweatpants.  So let’s take a look at how to wear sweatpants when you’re not at the gym! Continue Reading