5 Spring Fashion Forward Looks to Try Now

5 Spring Fashion Forward Looks to Try Now



Usually these types of tips really don't show ideas that the over 50 women can use. But I like this one - there are bit's and pieces that we ladies of an age can roll into our upcoming spring wardrobe.   

Over at Not Dead Yet...

Patti posts some great ideas for Spring outfits! (If Spring ever comes! :-/ ):

Not Dead Yet: My Spring Uniform

A Lovely....

Blouse for casual wear this spring!



Women's Plus silky Gauze Blouson Top - on sale $20.00

I love the neutral color! And the sheerness allows you to wear a cami but keep those arms covered! Love it!

Over at...

My Style Files a tip on how to start wearing your spring wear - even if it still feels a lot like winter (or maybe just late Fall! ;-) )!...

Spring is hear but the weather isn't cooperating

As I was preparing to go out today....

On the usually Saturday errands, I started thinking that my weekend wardrobe is as much in need of revamping as my work ware! I've got a very definite mom jeans vibe going on right now!

So, thinking forward to Spring, I'm thinking I might just go with the following as one of my weekend outfits:

From Old Navy



Women's Plus Lightweght Peacoat - $39.50

I like the fresh take on the classic peacoat - and I especially love the back detail:







Women's Plus Shirred Pique Polo - 2 for $25.00

I'm not usually a fan of horizontal stripes - but I like the way this shirt continues the nautical theme...




Women's Plus Low Rise Wide Leg Mariner Jeans - $39.50

Normally I'd want the wash to be darker - but I think these can really work.



Suede Trim Canvas Skimmers - Gray - $16.50




Suede Trim Bowler Bag - $29.50

Dresses, dresses - and more dresses!.....

Well the Spring trend for dresses marches on! And I guess it is a mark of how long it's been since the dress has held center stage in fashion, that many a style site is giving dress how to tips.

Personally, as much as I love them, dresses rarely work for me now that I'm one size on top and a totally different one on the bottom! But if that's not your issue, you're thinking you'd like to add a new one to your closet for this spring, but it's been awhile since you braved the stores to purchase a dress, you might find the following tips helpful:

Over at About.com a few handy tips for choosing the right dress for your body type:

Flattering Dresses for Every Body Type



You Look Fab defines this spring/summer's dress looks along with suggestions for which one for which body type:

Dresses Dazzle in Spring and Summer

Oh and by the way, HAPPY....

Easter, Passover (Bit late on that one - my bad!) and Spring! (If Spring ever comes - we're still freezin' it off here in Chi-Town!)

Anyway....Have a wonderful day!

The new Rafe at Target Handbag Line is out...

And I like it!

I got a chance to see the following two at my local Target over the weekend:



Rafe® for Target® Duffle Shoulder Bag - Blue $49.99





Rafe® for Target® Orange Flap Shoulder Bag - $49.99

The bags look and feel wonderful! I have to confess, I fell head over heels in love with the blue bag! I like the style of the orange one as well - but I thought to myself as I looked it over that the color is a bit too bold for me! Imagine my delight when I went to Target.com and found that the same style is available in a natural canvas!

I'm not much for beach type straw totes - but I'm very much tempted to pick up this one....



Rafe® for Target® Printed Straw Basket Bag - $39.99

I love the design of this one and the balance of the print fabric and the straw portion of the bag. I didn't get a chance to see it in person but if it is the quality of the other two it's a winner!

Now my sister balked a bit at the prices - to quote "$50.00 for a bag!" But I think, for a PVC line of bags, the feel is great, they're roomy with a great striped fabric lining and the design is fabulous!

I have to admit that I was not impressed by the original Rafe line for Target. But it looks like he went back to the drawing board with a vengeance - this line for spring is 100% improved!

All the above in additional colors are available online at Rafe@Target. There are additional styles as well! So if you don't have a Target nearby - no worries!

So if you're looking for a new spring bag at a reasonable price - give Rafe @ Target a look!

Now that we are up to our hips in dresses.....

It's a good time for a bit of dress guidance!

I don't know about you, but, despite my love of the shirtdress, it's been many a year since I wore a dress -- separates just work better for my post 50 pear shape!

But since dresses are the "word" this spring and summer, it might be worth your while to scoot over to YouLookFab for a quickie guide to this season's dress shapes:

Dresses dazzle in Spring and Summer