What to Wear Over 40–Shorts for Work or Play

This one is for you, Karen…

The scene:  A casual day at work or a day of running errands and lunch with a friend

The look:  Pair slouchy linen DKNY shorts with the simplest black fitted T. Now, make it an outfit with tough/chic accessories–a great belt, just this side of funky Coach sandals, an armful of black and [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Summer Evening Wedding

The scene:  An after 5 wedding and reception

The look:  Milly designed this gorgeous silk georgette long dress, perfect for any summer formal occasion. Dress it up with a shiny silver sandal and bag and wear your hair up or tucked behind your ears to show off stunningly simple earrings (Click on pictures for more information)

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What to Wear Over 40–Spring 2010

This is such a dreary time of year for fashion…I’m tired of thinking about winter clothes but there are few spring fashions in the stores for inspiration. When I need a little spring fashion fix, I go to Style.com and look through the runway shows and dream of sunnier days.

I found some great, wearable casual [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Shopping and Lunch

The scene:  Hitting the winter sales and lunching with friends

The look:  A Theory plaid flannel shirtdress paired with black leather boots and jacket looks fresh, finish the look with abstract earrings (Click on pictures for more information)

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Role Models for Women Over 40, 50, 60…

In my last post on this topic I outlined my criteria for great role models for over 40s:

1.  Dress with personal style in clothing that looks up-to-date

2.  Take advantage of their best assets

3.  Strive to look attractive, not younger

My second choice is Andie McDowell. Andie has an ultra feminine style and a killer body to [...]

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What to Wear Over 40–Thanksgiving Dinner

The scene:  Whether you’re the hostess or a guest, you’ll be cooking up a Thanksgiving feast.

The look:  An easy Tahari blouse in sumptuous berry hues is right for the season, paired with a slim charcoal skirt from Theory and complimented with comfy plum pumps and lively Kate Spade crystal earrings. (Click on pictures for more [...]

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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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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–Casual Work Wear Summer ’09

The event:  Causal Friday or causal office appropriate clothes

The outfit:  A comfortable pull-on skirt (DKNY.com) with a fitted T in an “urban color” to give it some authority (Banana Republic.com), a casual pair of heeled sandals (Born at Zappos.com)

and some fun, naturalist jewelry (Wood bracelet, ‘Hardwood Moon‘ and Tiger’s eye and carnelian cluster earrings,  ’Warmth’  at Novica.com)

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What to Wear Over 40–Shopping the Summer Sales II

My after July 4th shopping philosophy:

buy staples like T-shirts and jeans while they’re on sale
buy warm weather clothes in classic silhouettes that will still look great next year
splurge on a designer piece or two that I couldn’t possible afford at full price. One caveat–I have to LOVE it for 10 years and it has to [...]

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