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The 7 Best Hiking Sandals for All Terrains
Summer is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors, and this year we’re ditching our chunky hiking boots and trail-running shoes in favor of breathable footwear that won’t get waterlogged as you cross streams and walk past waterfalls. Yes, we’re hiking in sandals! They’re also great for traveling — even if there isn’t any…
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Layers, Yoga Pants, and a Sense of Humor: What to Wear During Perimenopause
“You’re wearing that?” my friend Rachel asks me. She’s come to pick me up, and we’re standing in the foyer of my house. I look down at myself, feeling as if I’m 15 and my mother is calling me out on wearing something skimpy, but it’s January, in Wisconsin, and I’m wearing jeans and a…
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14 Stylish Clothing Essentials That Provide UPF Sun Protection
At the risk of us sounding like a broken record, wearing sunscreen every single day is so important — especially as you get older and sun damage from the past begins showing up by way of wrinkles, age spots, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, and patches of rough skin. Not to mention, of course, that the risk of…
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4 Swim Cover-Ups That Will Flatter Your Figure — and Make You Look 10 Pounds Thinner
Feeling shy about hitting the beach or pool this summer? All you need is one of these super-cute swim cover-ups! These flattering styles mask the trouble spots you want to hide, without hiding the assets you’re happy to show off, so you can feel beautiful and confident all summer long. Looking for the perfect swimsuit to wear…
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11 House Dresses You’ll Want to Live in This Summer
When we saw Hilaria Baldwin’s recent post on Instagram proclaiming that she’s “embracing the muumuus” during her current pregnancy, and that husband Alec Baldwin — father of their four, soon-to-be five children — better get used to it, we knew immediately that she was on to something. Muumuus, also known as house dresses, caftans, or…
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10 Sleep Bras That Will Give You a Great Night’s Rest
Here’s an interesting fact: Most of us will spend about one-third of our lives asleep. And yet, despite this impressive statistic, we often overlook the importance of good sleepwear. Maybe you think it won’t make a difference, or you don’t want to invest in something you’ll only be wearing to bed, but your night clothes…
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7 Stylish Rain Boots for Women With Wide Calves
Whether you live somewhere that’s perpetually wet or just need protection during the occasional thunderstorm, a good pair of rain boots is a must. There’s nothing worse than ruining your shoes and walking around with soaked socks! But when you have wide calves, finding boots that fit can be a challenge. That’s why we’re giving…
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These Lightweight Jeans Are the Perfect Pants for Summer
One of my favorite things about fall is when the weather gets cool enough for me to wear my favorite jeans again. As someone who doesn’t feel very comfortable in shorts, I mostly spend the summer in long, loose dresses — but sometimes I wish I had a pair of lightweight jeans that I could…
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How to Fix a Broken Zipper Without Sewing
Knowing how to fix a broken zipper without sewing it will save you so much money in the long run. Instead of donating your perfectly good jacket (albeit one with a broken zipper), all you need to do is reach for a pair of scissors or pliers. You have two choices when it comes to…
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8 Pairs of Sweatpants Women Over 50 Will Want to Wear All Day
Come this time of year, getting dressed can seem like a lot more trouble than it’s worth: Who wants to change out of their snug and toasty pj’s for a pair of stiff, tight-fitting jeans when it’s 10 below? Then again…who says you have to? With the best sweatpants for women over 50, you’ll be…