What to Wear Over 40–Working at Home

This is a custom post for Karen, who works from home and needs outfits that are comfortable but polished enough to wear to meetings…

The scene:  A crazy work day that starts at home and finishes meeting with clients and dashing to the grocery store

The look:  Take a simple knit tank dress, as comfy as p.j.s [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Work Clothes for Creative Fields

The scene:  An office in a creative field, maybe advertising or retailing, where you have leeway in your choices and want to look modern and chic

The looks:  Diane von Furstenberg made it easy and designed two outfits that work beautifully in a creative office setting. (Click on pictures for more information)

The first, a gorgeous leather [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Date Night with Hubby

This is a custom post for Misty who asked for an outfit to wear on a date with her husband to a martini bar, restaurant and dance club …

The scene: It’s date night with your husband and you want to look trendy, tasteful and hot, hot, hot!

The look:  Start with great fitting dark wash jeans, these from J. [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Symphony Concert

The scene:  Dinner and a concert in the city

The look:  Sophisticated separates work, a drapey jacket for the focal point paired with a perfectly fitted pencil skirt, lace cami and some o-so-sexy sandals. Keep the jewelry simple and you’ve got yourself a glam look. (Click on pictures for more information)

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What to Wear Over 40–Spring Work Clothes

The scene:  A work day in the spring requires season spanning separates in light weight fabrics

The look:  Start with a hip Rag & Bone knit jacket and wear it over all black, knit wide leg pants and a tank. Finish the look with interesting sandals and make sure the pants are looong–almost grazing the floor, your [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Cub Scout meeting

The scene:  You’re spending the day volunteering at school or at a cub scout meeting or on a field trip with dozens of energetic kids

The look:  Polish-up jeans and sneakers with a crisp cotton Burberry shirt and a great jacket and you’re ready for anything (Click on pictures for more information)

Hint: Be sure to wear [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Casual Lunch with Friends

The scene:  You’re meeting friends for a week day lunch to celebrate a birthday

The look: Pair a fitted denim jacket (See by Chloe)  over J. Crew wide leg linen trousers in a soft spring pallet. A white T-shirt or tank works under the jacket, anchor the pants with a substantial Cole Haan wedge sandal and [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Anniversary Dinner

The scene: An anniversary celebration out on the town that includes dinner and dancing

The look: The occasion calls for a pretty printed silk dress, un-sweeten it with a drapey suede Vince jacket. Finish the look with dance-able pewter sandals and gorgeous chandelier earrings (Click on pictures for more information)

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What to Wear Over 40–Errands and Office Duties

The scene:  A busy day with errands and a quick stop into the office

The look:  Go casual but polished with Christopher Blue wide leg jeans paired with a Michael Kors sweater. This look is all about the accessories:  rockin’ sandals (time to put away the boots ) and some swingy earrings (Click on pictures [...]

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