50+ World

April 23, 2023

Biography,
Fashion

rose marie reid, swimsuit designer, canadian, mormon, swimwear designs, bathing suits, 1950, 1945, rhonda fleming, swimsuit model,

Swimsuit Designer Rose Marie Reid

How a Canadian Mormon girl from Cardston, Alberta, became a twice-divorced single mom of three and founded the largest swimsuit manufacturing company in the world... (Rhonda Fleming in a 1950…

April 1, 2023

baby peggy, pete the pelican, 1924, silent movies, captain january, actress, film stars, odd, unusual, girl flying a bird, april fool

When Every Day is April Fool's Day

Vintage cartoons, funny stuff (unintentional and otherwise), and an assortment of the odd and unusual from the land of filmdom. Baby Peggy Flies Her Pelican Caught on film for eternity,…

December 11, 2022

us presidents wives, first ladies, ellen axson wilson, helen herron taft, edith carow roosevelt, 1913, 1910, 1903, united states of america, first lady portraits, fashions, ladies gowns

Vintage 1900s-1920s Fashion & Food

It's always fun to poke fun at what was in style 100+ years ago...until you realize 100 years from now, it's YOUR preferences that may be fodder for the humor…

September 25, 2022

Fashion

older men, senior men, mature adults, dressing professionally, style tips, sensible style, comfortable clothes, suit, jacket, blazer, sportscoat

Style Tips for Mature Men

Working senior men and older adults know that dressing professionally and looking good - whether you're running a company, are an intern, or looking for that next opportunity - isn't…

June 15, 2022

happy fathers day, gifts, presents, dads, mens fashion, clothing, accessories, stylish, style, suit, jeans, polo shirt, pants, blazer, accessories, shoulder bag, briefcase, laptop bag, book, game, scrabble

Father's Day Gifts for a Stylish Dad

With Father's Day just around the corner, you may be looking for the best present you can find for your dad. It's not that easy, especially if you want to…

March 20, 2022

1802, promenade de longchamp, womens fashion, walking dresses, regency fashions, womens wear, 1800s, bonnets, hats, mens fashion, pantaloons, lord byron style, hairstyles,

Regency Romance Writers & Fashions

Just in time for fans of the Bridgerton series on Netflix (season two starts soon). I've heard some people say they watch it for the Regency fashions; others, not so…

November 21, 2021

gifts, presents, dad, father, older men, men over age 50, seniors, birthdays, christmas, fathers day, christmas ideas, laptop, headphones, earbuds

12 Gifts Your 50+ Dad Will Actually Use

Picking a gift for our dads (or father figures) can be frustrating. Aside from the fact that they seem to have everything already, they also tend to use the same…

June 30, 2021

Fashion

fashion, style, clothing, wardrobe, pieces, clothes, flattering shape, elongate legs, pants, denim, jeans, shoes, boots, sweater,

Chic Styling Tips for Women Over 50

When it comes to fashion, being age 50+ and stylish doesn't mean you have to follow the trends blindly, nor dress like you're in your twenties. (Style Wardrobe - Jeans…

February 14, 2021

happy valentines day, valentines day greeting, february 14th, valentine card, poem, poetry, vintage, lord byron, paintings, historical, regency, napoleonic, georgian, napoleon, jean lannes, duke of montebello, louise de gueheneuc, she walks in beauty

Vintage Inspired Valentines

These Valentine's Day greetings may inspire you to send a Valentine to someone(s) special. As a lover of history, poetry, and art, I found my inspiration for these customized greeting…

October 9, 2020

thais magrane prescott, american actress, singer, fashion, dresses, gowns, vintage, 1909, belasco company, plays, the spendthrift, 1920, merchants of venice, broadway stage,

Mona Lisa and The Spendthrift

The Los Angels Belasco stock theatre company established singer-actress Thais Magrane as their new leading lady in 1909. (Thais Magrane 1920 Merchants of Venus, and in 1909 for the Belasco…