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Stylish woman in a trench coat and colorful pleated skirt walking on a sunny spring street.

10 Must-Know Spring Fashion 2026 Trends and How to Style Them

Something about spring just makes you want to refresh everything, including what’s hanging in your closet. Maybe you’re craving a little color after months of winter grays, or you just …

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2026 Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe (Simplify Your Style with Less)

Are you looking to streamline your closet and stay stylish in 2026? You’re not alone.  The trend toward a minimalist capsule wardrobe is booming and for good reason. By curating …

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Latest Plus-Size 2026 Capsule Wardrobe (Ageless Style for Curvy Women)

Balancing fashion trends with timeless style can be challenging, especially as a plus-size woman in her 60s.  After years of trial and error, many women have found that a capsule …

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5 Practical Ways to Wear Leggings for Women Over 60

Many women over 60 wonder if leggings still look good at their age.  The answer is YES leggings can be both comfortable and stylish when you wear them the right …

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7 Color Tips to Help You Look Brighter and Younger After 60

Some days a top makes your face light up. Other days the same mirror feels a little flat.  That is not your imagination. It is the color. After 60, skin …

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From Frumpy to Chic: Fashion Tips for Women Over 50

Ever look in the mirror and feel that your clothes don’t reflect the woman you’ve become? Maybe the colors seem dull, or the shapes no longer flatter your figure.  It …

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5 Sweaters to Stay Warm and Look Younger: Fashion Over 60

Winter weather can make it tricky to stay cozy and stylish, especially after 60. Heavy layers often feel bulky, and many sweaters hide your shape instead of flattering it.  But …

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17 Cool Winter Outfit Ideas for a Capsule Wardrobe

Winter outfits can feel dull or too complicated, especially when nothing in your closet seems to go together. Maybe the colors of your clothes feel off, or your layers feel …

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12 Must-Have Pieces for a Capsule Wardrobe in 2026 Style

Do you ever stand in front of your closet and feel like you still have nothing to wear, even though it is full of clothes?  Many women deal with this …

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9 Smart Tips on How to Wear Wide-Leg Pants for Women Over 50 and Still Look Elegant

Have you ever wondered why some women can wear wide-leg pants and look sophisticated while others end up looking sloppy or shapeless?  Many women over 50 have the same question. …

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  1. Jackie on 10 Easy Yard Clean-Up Tips (From Mess To Marvel)

    Thanks so much for sharing these outdoor clean up tips! I am about done with my indoor spring cleaning &…

  2. Jlew on I Wore The Same Outfit for 21 Days (And How You Can Build Your Own Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe Too!)

    I have news for you… people notice, they just aren’t rude enough to say anything. In fact I never comment…

  3. Alison's Notebook on Motivation To Declutter Clothes: How Decluttering Your Wardrobe Can Change Your Life

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  4. DIANE LASCHATZ-BACA on 10 Tips To Clean A Messy Home (No More Clutter)

    Your site was helpful. Except I have stuff that’s never listed, like boxes of Xmas presents and things I bought…

  5. Anonymous on Motivation To Declutter Clothes: How Decluttering Your Wardrobe Can Change Your Life

    You have a typo which reads “Only donate worn, stained, or damaged clothes” or something similar but I assume you…

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