Colorful Clothing for Grown-Ass Women
29 colorful fashion brands for grown women, with petite, plus, and tall options called out so you can shop straight to your size. Completely updated and reformatted for 2026.
29 colorful fashion brands for grown women, with petite, plus, and tall options called out so you can shop straight to your size. Completely updated and reformatted for 2026.
If you’ve found that your reliable go-to fashion clothing retailers seem to be too matronly or too juvenile, you’re not alone. And you’re likely over 40. There’s something about turning 40 where you change so much, and your wardrobe doesn’t seem to keep up. You have different priorities, your body changes regardless of diet […]
[…] volume? What will look cool, and what will look dated, or even worse, try-hard? Hi, I’m Alison Gary, and for over two decades I have been decoding fashion trends for grown-ass women. I research what’s hot, determine what’s worth considering, the brands that do it best, and share how to make it work in […]
Updated for 2026: Discover the best plus size fashion brands, fit tips, and style inspiration tailored for women over 40. From workwear to jeans and activewear, find styles that flatter and feel modern.
I love that green has become a popular color in fashion; for a long time, designers didn’t use much green because of superstitions. Is the color green unlucky? I share why there is such superstition over the color green in fashion and would love your thoughts below in the comments! Where Did the Superstition […]
[…] methods below! 4 Steps to Manage Online Purchases and Returns These are the four steps I’ve found over the past two decades as a shopping blogger and fashion lover help me manage my online purchases and ensure returns are sent back in a timely fashion without a lot of stress. First Step: Organize Those […]
[…] a stylish yet timeless, comfortable yet cool white sneaker as a grown woman, you’ve come to the right place. My name is Alison Gary, and I research fashion trends and apparel brands for fun. I do the work and provide you with the results. As a woman in midlife with fussy feet, I am […]
[…] even my prom dress was made by my mom. When my mom was a single career girl in New York, she sewed the majority of her office fashion (and even made a patchwork bedspread from the remnants that I use to this very day). Though my mom tried very hard to teach me how […]