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Kimono/Duster, Flattering Flare Jeans

May 4, 2023

I felt really pretty in this look for a weekend date night.  I’m wearing my favorite flare jeans that I can’t recommend enough, along with a kimono from last spring.

how to style a duster, flattering flare jeans

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Alembika Review

April 13, 2023

I’m super excited to share a new (to me) brand with you today.  Have you heard of Alembika? This brand offers such cool and comfortable designer clothing, especially made to flatter women over 50!

 

Alembika Review

 

This post is a paid collaboration with Alembika. All opinions are all my own as always!

Use code DAWN20 for 20% off when you shop at Alembika!

 

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Vancouver & Secret Cove – What I Wore

July 8, 2022

Just got back from a very fun vacation! First we went to Vancouver, Canada and explored the beautiful city. We loved all the cool architecture (from classic to modern) and the huge mountains on the horzion! Lots to do in Vancouver: we checked out the lovely harbor to watch the boats, Stanley Park for a bit of nature, Robson Street for shopping, and Gastown for some history.

Here is one of my favorite travel outfits that I wore to explore Granville Island, a cute place for restaurants, shops, and a pretty harbor.

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This is what I wore for a day of sightseeing in the city. I don’t usually think of wearing skirts when I travel, but a flowy skirt with sneakers, a tee and a denim jacket is actually a totally practical and comfy look for a day of exploring!


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A few snaps from Vancouver!

After our “interesting” trip to Eleuthra Bahamas last summer, we were so grateful to just enjoy a wonderful vacation, with a nice balance of activity and rest and a nice balance of city and nature!

Where are you off to this summer? What will you be wearing? Let us know in the comments!

Also on the blog lately, comfortable sandals and a summer kimono with statement earrings.

Fun & Fashion,

Dawn Lucy

About the blog: Fashion Should Be Fun is me talking to you, other middle aged women like me who are over 40, but not over fashion.  We still want to look beautiful and stylish.  We still want to have fun with trends.  And we don’t need anyone giving us rules, because we’re all different. We all have our own shapes and bodies, parts we’d like to cover and parts we still don’t mind showing off a bit.  This is a place for me to share my love of fashion with you, style ideas, tips, trends, and inspiration. I know how liking the way we look can translate into confidence and energy. I know we have so much life left to live and so much adventure ahead of us. Let’s show the world you’re never too old to have fun and be fierce!

Holiday Dresses for Women Over 40

November 17, 2021

One of my most popular posts every year is my list of the best holiday dresses for women over 40.  After a mellow holiday season last year, this year I’m ready to party and drooling over all the pretty choices!

 

 

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Holiday Style for Women Over 50

November 20, 2019

I love dressing for the holidays! It’s the perfect time to be a little extra and let yourself sparkle, shine, and shimmer!  It’s fun to buy a special dress for a fancy party. But it’s also nice to pick out something new to mix in with what you already have.  I’ve tried to give you a variety of choices in this post and I picked only things I felt like I would actually wear!

In this outfit below, I mixed a new red leopard skirt with a velvet Tadashi Shoji jacket that I was a lucky thrift store find.  I added my red suede boots that I had bought for fashion week.  I kept the rest simple with a plain black leather clutch and faux diamond earrings.  I wanted to show that a few new things mixed with what you already had might be just the ticket to a fabulous festive outfit.  And isn’t it nice to add pieces to your wardrobe that you’ll actually wear again?

 

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Happy National Girlfriend Day with Chico’s!

July 31, 2019

Here’s to our girlfriends … the ones who lift us up and support us. There’s nothing like a heart-to-heart talk … or a belly-busting laugh … with the girls.  One of my very favorite brands Chico’s reached out to help me celebrate National Girlfriend Day, August 1st.  It couldn’t be a more perfect collaboration because Chico’s is just like a good girlfriend: supportive, flattering, and empowering!  They are a brand that really cares about its customers, employees, bloggers and the community.

National Girlfriend Day with Chico's

 

This post is sponsored by Chico’s, a brand my readers know I adore!


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Stretch Gauze Pants & Link Up

June 21, 2018

So today I have a few treats for you. First, a colorful, cubist polar bear?!  Haha .. I don’t know what it is, but it’s a fun background for sure!


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