What to Wear Over 40–Saturday Night Dinner Date

The scene:  Date night dinner at an elegant restaurant and perhaps an after dinner drink at an intimate hideaway.

The look:  Create a long sleek look with an alluring DKNY jersey dress paired with killer evening pumps from Stuart Weitzman a little shoulder bag from Cole Haan and elegant black jet earrings.

Hint:  If you’ve got great legs, show [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Gallery Opening

The scene:  An evening at an art gallery or a fund raising event at a museum or anywhere you want to look sophisticated and a bit avant-garde.

The look:  An asymmetrical dress with clean lines works; pair this navy dress from Vanessa Bruno with black opaque stockings, sexy  Cole Haan suede boots  and architectural earrings  (from Coach). (Click [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Weekend in the City

The scene: A day of sightseeing and museum going in the city–whether or not you happen to live there!

The outfit: Play it casual but cool in this smart gray leather jacket from Elie Tahari (with a black t-neck underneath), add some skinny black jeans (Banana Republic) and tuck them into Coach “walking” boots, [...]

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The Flannel Shirt Trend, Will it Work if You’re Over 40?

Yes! But a few rules apply; keep the plaid shirt basic (no ruffles, etc.) and keep the other pieces conservative (the shirt is the focal point). Wear the shirt un-tucked  so it hangs below the hem of the jacket and wear the jacket open.

Plaid shirt at ShopBop.com, navy blazer from J. Crew, Gap skinny mid-rise [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Work Clothes for a Blustery Fall Day

The scene:  Fall is upon us and this is the perfect time for blazers and slacks, a work uniform that can be interpreted in endless ways.

The look:  Pair a haberdashery herringbone jacket (Eddie Bauer) with perfect fitting Banana Republic trousers and update the look with a  J. Crew cashmere T-shirt, funky Corso Como booties and a [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Saturday at the Pumpkin Patch

The scene:  A cool, crisp fall afternoon, perfect for a drive in the country to pick-up some pumpkins, apples and mums.

The look:  Pair a cozy sweater from Qi with rich brown J. Crew cords and rugged Frye boots. Finish with a beautiful autumnal scarf for warmth and style. (Click on pictures for more information.)

Hint:  Purchase [...]

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Tim Gunn Makeover Redux-What Would You Do?

I like Tim Gunn, I think of him as the ambassador of good taste. I wish more men dressed as well as he does, he looks like he has high standards and really cares about his appearance.

In the October issue of More Magazine, Tim helps a 55 year old woman take her wardrobe from silly to age [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Bridal Shower or Baby Shower

The scene:  A daytime celebration, maybe a bridal or baby shower or a brunch or luncheon.

The look:  Pair a fab Elie Tahari print dress with black opaque stockings and Via Spiga brown  suede pumps; finish it off with a long sweater and some classy drop earrings. (Click on pictures for more information.)

Hint:  If you have [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Evening Wedding

The scene:  An after 5 wedding or any formal event

The look:  This black wool wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg is sexy in an elegant, understated way. Dress it up a bit with a flash of diamonds (or cz’s) at your ear and keep the shoes (Kate Spade) and bag simple; the dress is the [...]

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