Stephen Hadley

These days we mostly dress with casual outfits when heading out. But casual doesn't have to mean sloppy - here's how to upscale smartly!

What comes to your mind when you think of sophistication? Maybe you imagine afternoon tea and sandwiches on fine china, everyone dressed in elegant garb. Or men and women from the highest societal circles, attending a gala event in their finest dress, mingling with cocktails in their hands...

The media sends the message that women over 50 should be content with boring and basic. That makes it easy to fall into a dull, nothing-special, everyday appearance. If you’re plus-sized the obstacles are even harder to overcome...

Life is always throwing some new challenge at you. Fortunately, the older you get, the better you become at adapting to changing circumstances. Women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s face a unique set of challenges for sure...

Shopping for plus size clothing in most retail stores is a less than enjoyable experience. Your options are limited. You have to shop in the back of the store in the hidden, tucked away plus size department...

Plus-sized women often deal with a barrage of unsolicited advice. Opinions on what to wear, what not to wear, the right colors, the wrong colors, unacceptable styles and cuts, etc. Even when those suggestions come with the best intentions, they can be downright insulting...