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Cuff & Hem

Personal stories about family life, candle-making, paddleboarding, board game nights, and the joy of dressing with confidence off-duty. The human side of the blog.

Fashion for Women Over 50: Plus-Size Style That Works
Cuff & Hem
Sep 30, 2026

Fashion for Women Over 50: Plus-Size Style That Works

Fashion for women over 50 starts with fit, not rules. Get practical plus-size outfit ideas, useful fabrics, and honest b...

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Women Over 50 Fashion Trends That Respect Your Style
Cuff & Hem
Sep 29, 2026

Women Over 50 Fashion Trends That Respect Your Style

Explore women over 50 fashion trends for confident, modern dressing, with practical fit advice, quality brands, and idea...

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Fashion Styles for Women Over 50: Clothes That Work With Your Life
Cuff & Hem
Sep 28, 2026

Fashion Styles for Women Over 50: Clothes That Work With Your Life

Fashion styles for women over 50 can be modern, comfortable, and expressive. Shop smarter with fit advice, plus-size ins...

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Cuff's Favorite Fabric Sample (and Other Studio Stories)
Cuff & Hem
Jul 23, 2026

Cuff's Favorite Fabric Sample (and Other Studio Stories)

Cuff the cat has claimed a drawer of fabric swatches as her personal kingdom. Here's what happens when you run a styling...

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The Board Game Night Dress Code
Cuff & Hem
Jul 21, 2026

The Board Game Night Dress Code

Friday night, a bottle of wine, and a cardboard box of tiles. Here's what I wear when the only audience is my wife, my k...

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What My 6-Year-Old Teaches Me About Getting Dressed
Cuff & Hem
Jul 19, 2026

What My 6-Year-Old Teaches Me About Getting Dressed

My daughter Nia has never been told her body is wrong. Watching her pick outfits with pure joy and zero apology taught m...

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The Candle-Making Metaphor for Plus-Size Fit (Stay With Me)
Cuff & Hem
Jul 17, 2026

The Candle-Making Metaphor for Plus-Size Fit (Stay With Me)

Pouring candles taught me more about plus-size clothing than years of spreadsheets. The mold, the wax, the cooling proce...

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