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5 Tips for Wearing Wrap Dresses Over 60, Stylists Say triocean / iStock It didn’t take long after Diane Von Furstenberg introduced the wrap dress in 1974 for the design to become an iconic best-seller . Equal parts chic and practical, this piece embodied the zeitgeist of the time—when more and more women were joining the workforce. Millions of wrap dresses sold in just the first two years they were available, and sales have continued to soar....

5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-JCPenney Employees Shutterstock JCPenney is a staple at your local shopping mall , and you may be one of those customers who’s frequented the department store since you were a kid. It was first founded back in 1902—later establishing stores across the country—so it’s safe to say the retailer has also had its fair share of employees over the years. In fact, several people who used to work at the store have some words of caution for loyal shoppers, which you’ll want to heed both in-store and online....

5 Worst Clothing Items to Buy at Thrift Stores, Stylists Say Gabriel12/Shutterstock Whether you have a tight budget for clothing, you prioritize sustainability in your lifestyle, or you pride yourself on maintaining a unique wardrobe, shopping at thrift stores comes with all kinds of advantages. The best part? Unlike with fast fashion , the chances are low that you’ll see anyone else wearing the same outfit. Not to mention, Tom Yates —style and grooming expert and founder of Cut Throat Club —points out that some thrift stores are also associated with charities, so you can feel good about your purchases supporting a cause....

50 Ways Your Priorities Change After 50 Shutterstock There are few milestones in a person’s life that feel quite as momentous as turning 50. With half a century under your belt, you have the experience and the wisdom to know how important it is to make the most of the time you’ve got left. And there’s plenty of it! “Between the ages of 40 and 60, we go through the stage of generativity versus stagnation,” says therapist Erika Miley , M....

6 Best Hobby Lobby Home Dupes for $768 Cheaper Shutterstuck Anyone with an eye for interior design knows there’s nothing better than coming across the perfect piece after a long search. Unfortunately, it can often be a fleeting victory once you look at the price tag and realize your find will torpedo your entire budget. But your design dreams aren’t dashed just yet: Savvy shoppers have come up with plenty of affordable options that look uncannily similar to products sold at higher-end stores....

6 Cozy Meals You Can Serve Out of a Pumpkin iStock As the universally recognized symbol of fall, it’s only natural that pumpkins factor heavily into seasonal foods . But besides pumpkin-spiced treats like lattes, pies, and cookies, one of the best ways to incorporate everybody’s favorite gourds into your meal can be to use them as a serving vessel. Whether you’re planning a memorable spooky feast or just want a fun way to spruce up Tuesday dinner, we’ve come up with a few ideas....

6 New PJ Sets From Walmart and Target Are Christmas’s Coziest Finds Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Whether you’re sipping cocoa by the fire or opening gifts at dawn, nothing says “Christmas morning” quite like popping out of bed in a super-soft PJ set . This year’s crop from Walmart and Target brings cozy fabrics, festive vibes, and styles everyone will love, from classic button-downs to plush lounge separates. The best part?...

6 Outdoor Plants That Can Survive a Sudden Freeze iStock Where you live will almost always play a factor in picking out what to plant in your garden—especially if you reside in an area with harsher winters. Even milder locales can still be susceptible to temperature dips that fall below freezing. In some cases, it can be easier to bring some of your plantings indoors for the winter to ensure they survive until spring....

6 Things Your Lower Back Wishes You’d Stop Doing, According to Doctors Opat Suvi / Shutterstock Back pain is a surprisingly common problem among Americans. In fact, according to a 2021 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 40 percent of adults surveyed in the U.S. reported having back pain within the last three months, making it the most common site for chronic pain. The good news?...

6 Wildly Offensive Reality Shows That Would Never Get Made Today ABC For every successful reality show like Keeping up with the Kardashians and The Bachelor , there’s a handful of bizarre ones that somehow make it on air. How? We may never know. From birthing babies in the wild to future brides competing to get the plastic surgery of their dreams, here are the six most wildly offensive reality shows that would never fly in 2023 ....

7 Best Calorie-Burning Exercises That Won’t Hurt Your Back, Fitness Pros Say Shutterstock Right now in America, 16 million adults are suffering from chronic back pain —and far more experience sporadic bouts of back discomfort. If you’re one of these people, you know just how much it can restrict both your exercise regimen and even your everyday movement. However, careful, low-impact exercises can help you regain your range of motion, build back strength, and improve your condition over time—not to mention burn calories and maintain a healthy weight....

7 Best New Dillard’s Spring Home Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Just because it’s still freezing outside doesn’t mean you can’t start thinking ahead to warmer days and lighter home decor . Dillard’s has released its spring home collections early, and we’re already filling our carts. From trendy cabbageware to chic Easter decorations to display-worthy Mahjong sets, here are the department store’s best new finds hitting shelves this month....

7 Best Supplements for Gut Health, According to Doctors Shutterstock When it comes to taking care of your body, one of the most important things you can do is follow a healthy diet . That’s partly because your gut health—or having a healthy gut microbiome—has far-reaching implications for your overall health. Though scientists first discovered the microbiome long ago in the 1840s, recent leaps in research have begun to lay bare the many ways that gut bacteria affect your organs and help to stave off illness....

7 Best Walmart Last-Minute Christmas Gifts Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Holiday shopping can be overwhelming, especially if you haven’t started yet. Walmart to the rescue! The superstore has endless gift ideas for everyone on your list, ranging from little stocking stuffers to big splurge gifts and everything in between. To help you start crossing names off your list, we have some fabulous gift recommendations. Here are the 7 best Walmart last-minute Christmas gifts hitting shelves this week....

7 Celebrities Who Married the Same Person Twice Photo by Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images In the world of Hollywood, it seems like it’s easy for stars to fall in love —and even easier to fall out of it. Divorce comes for many high-profile couples , but in some cases, a split wasn’t the end of their story. Some stars have broken up with a significant other, only to rekindle their love. For a few lucky duos, the second try at marriage was the charm, but for others, the toxic habits that ended their relationship the first time reared their ugly heads again....

7 Costco Christmas Finds Shoppers Say Are Worth the Membership Alone Shutterstock “It’s almost Christmas!” my daughter shrieked in the car this morning. “No, it’s not,” my cynical song responded. “There are still two months left.” Neither of them is wrong. In the world that is the holiday season (especially for parents!), two months fly by. Between school, sports, my job, holiday-related events, and the holidays, there isn’t much time to prepare for the holidays....

7 Expert Tips for Creating the Best Dating Profile Studio Romantic / Shuttertock When approaching a love interest in person, you have the luxury of trying to win them over by buying them a drink, asking them to dance, confidently flashing them a smile across the bar, or tossing out a funny opening pick-up line . But when you’re using an app, you have to rely on your online dating profile to do all the work....

7 Menards Home Items That Cost Less Than You’d Expect Shutterstock If you aren’t shopping at Menards for home items, you are missing out. Like Home Depot and Lowe’s, the superstore is best known for selling home improvement and outdoor items, ranging from wood and plants to lawn mowers and paint. However, it also sells a wide range of home items at low prices, including cozy blankets, organizing must-haves, and kitchen gadgets....

7 New Costco Christmas Gifts Shoppers Say Are ‘Too Good To Miss’ Shutterstock The holiday season is here, and Costco is filling its aisles and website pages with so many gifts for the whole family and everyone on your list. From Godiva chocolate towers and little candle sets to designer fragrances and cashmere scarves, there are fantastic finds at every price point. What should you shop? Here are 7 new Costco Christmas gifts shoppers say are “too good to miss....

7 Novels to Read If You’re Looking for Romance, Experts Say Africa Studio / Shutterstock Sometimes we look for love in all the wrong places. But if you like to read , you know that one of the best spots to find romance is within the pages of a book. The romance genre has a famously dedicated fanbase, and it’s become even more popular thanks to the rise of readers on social media platforms....