OLDER AND BOLDER: The mood-boosting benefits of wearing bright clothes
“A yellow T-shirt?” I remember the surprise in a colleague’s voice when he asked me what I’d bought in the charity shop.
Style
Gentlewoman Style with Jane Birkin
I met Jane Birkin once. Words that still bring a smile to my face, 12 years later.
Making the case for colourful sneakers
Though box-fresh, white trainers are always a safe bet, colour has been sneaking into my wardrobe by way of snazzy sports shoes. Recently, I’ve switched out of Veja’s and int...
The Super Shirt is a year-round favourite
How to write a piece on shirts without mentioning back to school… Easy. Have you been watching the award-winning, Australian drama The Newsreader on BBC (all the episodes are on iPlayer)?
Ask Alyson: How can I style dresses over trousers?
Q: ‘I’ve spotted several women wearing dresses over pants recently and would love to give this look a go – but where on earth do I start?!
Five of this year’s most-stylish women over-50
Though scrolling through my Instagram feed is not quite as joyful as it once was (bugger off, Reels!), I still love seeing older ‘Grammers enjoying life and style on their terms.
Don’t miss these fantastic, new additions to the TNMA Edit!
This summer, I’ve been working behind the scenes with a couple of my favourite small business owners on new additions to the That’s Not My Age Edit. When I launched the colle...
Desperately seeking structure – how to sharpen up your summer style
Phew! This is the first day I’ve felt cool in about a month.
Quote of the week: Issey Miyake
Issey Miyake died this week. Born in Hiroshima in 1938, he was on his way to school when the atom bomb dropped in 1945 (Miyake lost most of his family).
Heatwave dressing – don’t forget your sun hat
Panama, bucket, baseball, straw – just a small selection of the sun hats I’ve seen people wearing in the city, this week. There I was thinking the preppy tote bag was this su...
Dive in: Where to find swimwear for every size, shape and style
It’s taken me many years to realise that being beach-body-ready has nothing to do with age, size or body shape, and everything to do with the right swimwear. Finding the best style for yo...
How to holiday in summer with hand luggage only
What with all the travel chaos and extreme temperatures travelling light has never been more appealing. For a week away in Menorca, Mr TNMA and I both travelled with carry-on cases and w...