Vintage years
Women of a certain age often feel ignored by the fashion world. Our blogger, the Invisible Woman, may have many years behind her, but she isn't ready to hang up her style sense just yet. Each week, she'll be writing about clothing, body image and getting older
Pyjamas: fashion or faux-pas?
The notion of wearing PJs with anything other than a cosy dressing gown seems ludicrous – until we look to Katharine Hepburn for inspiration
How to flash the flesh
As Judy Murray is showing us on Strictly Come Dancing, it’s not just the young things who can dare to bare and get away with it
Sports luxe: does it work for older women?
From couture trainers to posh jogging bottoms, luxe sportswear – or so-called ‘athleisure’ – has been one of the biggest high-street and catwalk trends of recent seasons. But is there anything in it for older women?
Buying denim the pain-free way: a guide for women over 50
Invisible Woman: Like many of us, I find the idea of buying a new pair of jeans depressing and daunting. So could a new range of services and products help?
Why older women should become the new selfie generation
Invisible woman: If more of us put our own images out there in cyberspace, perhaps designers and advertisers won’t be so quick to ignore what we want
Why should the term 'old-lady chic' be seen as an insult?
Invisible woman: Being stylish doesn’t stop when we get to 60, so we must avoid equating age with frumpiness
Now begins the search for the perfect ankle boots
Invisible woman: It’s become synonymous on internet shopping sites with all manner of shoe/boot hybrids, but there are some fine strappy efforts around, plus a highly practical rain boot from Hunter
Knitwear – a revival for high fashion’s poor relation
Invisible Woman: A new exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum displays the best from a century of knitting in fashion, and soon had me reminiscing about the past
The return of grey is a cause for celebration
Invisible Woman: Grey is a marvellous colour for anybody, even if you’ve got grey hair – just add a dash of something eye-catching and its gentle strength shines through
A hefty fashion book can be beautiful, inspiring or simply a reminder of what not to wear
Invisible Woman: Three new publications highlight the history of vintage, the skills of designers, and myriad Asian street styles. But which ones rise above the fashion tome’s lightweight reputation?
Leopard print and faux fur? My love of fads and trends belongs to the past
Invisible woman: We've all worn some pretty odd things over the years, but the best thing is to take heed of one's mistakes – and learn to approach with extreme caution
The bob is back – but that doesn't mean older women have to follow the trend
Invisible Woman: Bobs only work on certain faces and for a certain age. Me? I prefer to plait it, tie it up or get a pastel tint
The older I get, the less makeup I need
Invisible woman: Makeup is one of life’s great pleasures. But as I approach my 60th birthday, I am finding that I wear it – and need it – less than ever before
How hot are you and what do you do to keep your cool?
The Invisible Woman: Sweating is one of those things that we just don’t talk about, but put hot flushes together with a summer heatwave and it’s something many of us have to worry about
We baby boomers know how to dress with self-confidence
The Invisible Woman: If our clothes are right, we feel like we can do anything. That's why us smart older ladies like to give our sensible outfits a feminine lift
Should we revive the art of dressmaking?
Invisible Woman: As the V&A's The Glamour of Italian Fashion exhibition shows, dressmakers once adapted the latest couture for 'unfashionable' body shapes. The size-zero era needs something similar
My summer style bugbears
Invisible Woman: Baggy trousers, maxi dresses with elasticated bodices and dodgy tan lines are not a hot look in any season
How I rediscovered the joy of makeup
Invisible Woman: Insecurity over recent years has left me with a drawer full of terrible makeup I'll never use. But then I found somebody who made lipstick fun again
Sharon Stone and Jessica Lange prove older women can own the red carpet
Invisible Woman: From the Baftas to Cannes to the Met Ball, I have been searching for
women over 50 looking fabulous. They were there all right, even if the
photographers didn't always spot them
Let's not be afraid of the skin we're in
Invisible Woman: Terrified of ageing, naked flesh? A new exhibition that dares to bare it will make you see older bodies in a different light
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