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Better Choices - by Susan, susanafter60.com
Note from Pauline Durban, founder of Covered Perfectly - Susan, from susanafter 60.com, formally fiftynotfrumpy.com is a big fan of Covered Perfectly and features us often. This blog post is perfect for this time of year (or any time of year really). Take a look.
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Learning to make your needs a priority, can seem foreign if you’ve spent most of your life caring for others, or in a stressful work environment. It has taken quite some time for me to allow myself to pursue what makes me truly happy, as opposed to that which is required.
The vest is here and a top here from Covered Perfectly.
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One Hit Wonder - Susan, Susan After 60
Note from Pauline Durban, Founder and President of Covered Perfectly - Once again Susan has provided us with a great topic. I love the way she makes everything so simple and practical. Check out what she has to say. Be sure to watch the video at the end.
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When I shop for a new item or pack for a trip, the first question I ask is, “How many ways can I wear this?” If the top is a bright color or the jeans have jewels on the pockets, or they are too distressed, they are going to be very limiting, so I pass on those items. I spend the bulk of my clothing budget on solid neutral colors. Neutral colors go with everything in my closet, they are not memorable, and most importantly those are the colors I feel most comfortable wearing. My neutrals are navy, white, gray and black. If you have a golden undertone, your neutrals might be brown, navy, olive, camel and cream.
Let’s move on to the fun part! Accessories are the spice in the wardrobe recipe. Scarves, jewelry, vests, and handbags are the elements I use to create unique looks that reflect my personality. This black and white cascading vest from Covered Perfectly ticks off all the boxes. I can wear it in many ways, it is lightweight enough to wear all year round and the colors complement my skin tone. Continue reading →
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Start With the Basics - Susan, Susan After 60
Note from Pauline Durban, Founder and President of Covered Perfectly - Susan has been reviewing Covered Perfectly almost since the beginning, back when she had the Fifty, not Frumpy blog. She now blogs under Susan after 60. Susan loves our tops and you will too!
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Creating fall outfits centered around a white shirt and a pair of jeans is a frequent topic among bloggers of all ages. A button up the front shirt isn’t right for everyone. They can add bulk, and when you layer them, the collar always wants to go its way, and let’s not forget to mention those pesky buttons that gap open at all the wrong places. My solution is to wear a scoop neck, sleek, slim-fitting top, and a pair of dark wash jeans with a smooth pull-on waistband instead of a zipper.
Today I share my tips for getting the most mileage out of these basic pieces. The top should have a neckline that flatters your face. The fabric should skim your body and be thin enough not to add bulk as you layer over it. The jeans should fit well, have straight legs that stop at the ankle bone and there should be no trendy fades or rips. If you go for unadorned pieces in solid colors that fit within your color palette, the sky’s the limit. The Simple Comfort long sleeved tops are by Covered Perfectly. (Buy two tops, get a third for free!) Continue reading →
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Vest Repeat - Susan, Susan After 60
Note from Pauline Durban, Founder and President of Covered Perfectly - Wow, Susan looks amazing as always. She is the perfect representative for fashion for women over 50. The blue vest looks wonderful against her silver hair. You will love it. They are flying off the shelves, act now!
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A base of white topped with a colorful flowing vest creates a look that is a step above a tee and jeans but just as comfortable. Tying the vest up in the front looks a bit more polished with the bonus of hiding the tummy area. I can wear this look with flat sandals and carry a straw bag to make it even more casual and appropriate for summer.
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The Finishing Touches - Susan, Susan After 60
Note from Pauline Durban, Founder and President of Covered Perfectly - If you have been around for a while, you will know that Susan is a regular on our site. She loves our basics and always makes them look even better with the accessories she adds. Check it out, especially the video at the end.
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In an earlier post, we explored building a strong core wardrobe of basic items. Today I am showing you my navy basic item, Long Sleeve Simple Comfort, in action. A pair of jeans and some sort of tee, tank or blouse are the pieces I start with about three hundred times a year. You might think I would get bored with that combo but let me show you why this is always a success for me.
Start with two similar colors over a great fitting similarly colored bra. Continue reading →
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Business Or Pleasure? - By Susan, from Susanafter60
Note from Pauline Durban, Founder of Covered Perfectly - Susan shows how versatile the Popcorn Cotton jacket is. This is her second review, last time she wore it with white and that looked fabulous too! But then Susan always looks fabulous!
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Don’t you just love it when you find the perfect neutral piece that can be dressed up or down? If it goes with everything in your closet and you get loads of compliments each time you wear it, then it is a winner!
I wore this comfortable light-weight topper from Covered Perfectly on an earlier post with white here. It looks Continue reading →
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A Summer Jacket (No Really!) - By Susan Street of Susan After 60
Note from Pauline Durban, Founder and President of Covered Perfectly - Susan has been doing reviews for Covered Perfectly since our first year and she has a very loyal following. When she posted this review on her page, we sold out of most of them in just a few hours. Hardly surprising as Susan looks amazing! Fortunately, they are back in stock. I’m not sure how long they will last, so don’t wait.
This post was sponsored by Covered Perfectly.
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The sky was a clear vivid blue on Saturday. The trees are now fully leaved in a sea of a million colors of green, so we took a drive to enjoy the high country.
I wore the new lightweight Flowy Jacket I just got from Covered Perfectly here. It has longer tips in the front, and the fabric is surprisingly Continue reading →
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Here's What Happened Our First Year in Business
The Only Tops I Ever Want to Wear - By Geri of Fab Over Fifty
Note from Pauline Durban, Founder and President of Covered Perfectly - Geri is one of my favorite people in the world. I love her direct no-nonsense New York attitude. My type of woman! She helped me so much in the beginning and this was one of her first posts. (Pictures have been update). Her website is a trip. She talks about anything and everything. Be sure to check it out!
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When Pauline Durban emailed to ask us to help promote the tops she designed, especially for FOFs Continue reading →
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