Old lady dress

How to find a dress that makes a grown-up woman feel confident? Start with the must-have features you require and are unwilling to compromise.

Brittany: I am Brittany Stevenson and I am 30 years old. I work at a call center with more of a younger crowd and I wanted to stand out, so I...

Ahhh, but it was nice to cut out and sew my first floral cotton project this spring! This was a major stash busting project. I had gotten several yards of this fabric many years ago when I first started to sew. I thought it would make a nice 1950s dress,...

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On Sunday, we wore masks to attend socially distant church services and then visit with my parents. Mr. Mickey and I agreed that it felt so good to get dressed up for a change. We miss our ritual of getting dressed to go out for our weekend dates. My dress is from the previous spring…

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While I am one who does wear white after labor day, especially in California! Emily Post says now that it is after memorial day white is "in". One thing I love about all-white looks is they always look chic, add a pop of color to an accessory, or keep it neutral.

July 9, 2009