What to Wear Over 40–Indian Summer Bonfire Party

The scene:  An outdoor party gathered around a fire under the harvest moon

The look:  Pair a cozy sweater (Splendid) with skinny jeans (Martin + Osa) tucked into hip gray suede J. Crew flat boots…add some big silver hoops and you’re ready to toast some marshmallows! (Click on pictures for more information.)

Hint:  Can over 40s wear [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Fall Office Clothes

The scene:  Meetings at the office and you’re in the spotlight.

The look:  Put together a creative  suit look with a unique jacket (DKNY) over a classic turtleneck (DKNY) and pencil skirt (Ann Taylor).  Black suede pumps from Kate Spade and geometric earrings finish the look. (Click on pictures for more information.)

Hint:  No matter what your [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Dinner Out with the Girls

The scene:  Girls night out for cocktails, dinner and gossip

The look:  Show ‘em whose still got style with this Milly peasant top and age appropriate gray skinny pants. Make it sizzle with Michael Kors platform pumps, adorable Tory Burch fringed cross-body bag and sparkly black jet earrings. (Click on pictures for more information.)

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What to Wear Over 40–Perfect Fall Work Clothes

The scene:  Don’t wait for the weather to dramatically change before acquiring this great fall outfit because it will be gone; you won’t find these pieces on the sale rack!

The look:  Milly put it all together perfectly; silk shell, skirt and sweater. Add refined citrine earrings, brown opaque hose and a classic brown suede pump. [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Work Clothes for Early Fall

The scene:  An early fall day at the office

The look:  A cotton skirt in a dark print with a short sleeved sweater (Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft) look season appropriate without being stifling. No matter what your size, the long sweater belted over the shorter skirt creates a shapely silhouette. Add dark stockings to [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Casual Friday or Casual Work Clothes

The scene:  Casual Friday at the office or, any day that might find you sitting on the floor with kindergartners, etc.

The look:  Create an urban safari look with Banana Republic taupe cargoes, J. Crew t-shirt and Splendid draped cardigan. Accessories are what makes the look: fill up the neck with a Novica necklace that pops against [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Sunday Afternoon at the Movies

The scene:  A quiet Sunday, chores are all done, significant other is watching sports on TV; time to slip out with a friend for an afternoon movie

The look:  Skinny cords (J. Crew) can be rolled up now, tucked into boots later paired with a comfy long cardigan over a striped tank, both from Michael Stars–belt [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Casual Fall Dinner

The scene:  A weekend dinner out at a casual restaurant when you want an easy, comfortable, sophisticated look

The look:  Silk chiffon blouse (on sale!) from Milly paired with dark wash boot leg jeans (from Lucky–ladies, these jeans have a comfortable rise AND look current!), some leg-lengthening sandals from Cole Haan and finished with interesting silver [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Early Fall Office Clothes

The scene:  The weather is warm but the calendar calls for a fall mood with darker colors

The look:  A chic espresso sweater by Milly looks great over wide leg pants (Banana Republic), keep it cool (and cool looking) with some hip  sandals (Cole Haan). Finish it off with a great all-year-round shoulder bag from Coach [...]

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