For those of you with a bit more of a tummy, try skinnies from brands like Old Navy and New York and Co as they have a bit higher rise which will help it sit better on your waist. Also, if you have gray hair, the dark navy color of the jeans really set off the gray in your hair. Pair the jeans with a bright colored tee from a store like Old Navy or a fitted sweater.
But please, for all that is fashionable and good in this world, avoid wearing denim from head to toe. Reader, I need you to make me a promise: that you will try to inject a bit of color into your wardrobe.
The brighter the better. If you have fairer skin and are concerned about looking washed out, start with the color of your eyes.
This is universally flattering! Remember when women over 60 were told to cover up? Well those days are now a distant memory.
Showing a bit of cleavage is not only sexy, but can make you look thinner too. For inspiration, look at Vogue, More Magazine and Harpers Bazaar, which tend to have fashions for women of all ages.
If you think you need to redo your wardrobe, think again. Love that strapless dress? Wear it, but pair it with a chic cropped blazer. Recall your greatest fashion moments and find a modernized, mature way of recreating them.
Like Anna, you can make a statement in your signature style. Anna likes sheath dresses, but you may prefer an A-line skirt. Another great way to make a statement? Statement accessories , of course. If you have the shoulders, biceps, and triceps to flaunt, there is no reason to follow traditional advice and cover them up.
Middle age affects different body shapes in different ways. Try pairing a white tunic with a black pencil skirt or slim fitting slacks or jeans in a dark color for an age appropriate look that can take you almost anywhere. If your waistline is still trim, add a waist-clinching belt to draw attention to that area but if not, opt for a low-slung belt that creates the look of a slim silhouette. The key is to match long the tunic with lean fitted bottom to equal instant slimness.
Banded tops look best with bottoms that have flat fronts and no pockets. When it comes to pants, you have to play up your best features. Follow these tips to find bottoms that fit you perfectly in middle age:.
A good go-to staple outfit for a pear or hourglass shaped middle-aged figure would be a pair of flat front or tummy control dress slacks in a dark color and an oxford blouse in a flattering color worn tucked in.
This standard outfit could be dressed up with sweaters and blazers in complementary shades for special occasions and would be very age appropriate. The round or rectangle body shape could achieve a similar look with the same style and color slacks but opt for a long top or oversized sweater. Just remember that these body styles need to create the illusion of a waist so add a belt or low-slung scarf or shawl around the lower half of the body. If you're petite, keep your skirts an inch or two above the knee.
If you're very tall, you can go to tea length or street length dresses and still look proportional. You can makeover your wardrobe and style to accommodate fashions for middle aged women that are still fun, exciting, and sexy without looking too young or out of step with the current trends.
It all boils down to finding simple, figure-flattering pieces that balance out the trendy styles you're dying to try. Define and Establish Your Unique Style Maintaining a wardrobe that is fresh and timeless starts by updating your wardrobe with clothing items that are modern.
Stay Age Appropriate One of the common concerns for middle aged women seems to be, "Will I look like I'm trying to be too young in this? Most women beyond their 20s should probably skip the tiny miniskirts and cropped tops, but you don't have to wear unflattering skirt lengths or shapeless shirts simply because you think you're "too old" to wear certain styles. You're not destined to spend the next several decades in dresses that could pass for muumuus. Staying age appropriate when it comes to fashion for middle aged women means wearing clothing that fits, flatters, and reflects your unique sense of style.
While you may want to avoid overly revealing clothing, there are plenty of exciting and interesting pieces you can incorporate into your wardrobe that is more tailored to complement your shape. She sticks to a palette of neutrals, but adds interest with her see-through block heels and on-trend ruched bag. Get her look with this similar blazer dress , sandals , purse and earrings.
You could choose a drapey cardigan to add style and warmth to a simple jeans and t-shirt outfit. Or add a blazer to casual wear to elevate your look.
Barefoot Dreams circle cardigan. Keep updated with the fashion trends and make sure you have a few current items in your wardrobe. For the best style over 40, only pick those trends that work for you! If you want to know about the latest trends check our article on the latest trends. For many women dresses and skirts that are just above or on top of the knee are a great length for women over Right now longer dresses are very much on trend as well and can be a great style for older women to choose.
Find out more about this rule of thirds in our article on how to wear capris. Monika above shows how flattering a skirt that is just below the knee can be.
Steal her look with this similar dress , coat , pumps , and match it with a bag from Gucci. Ming Wang asymmetrical hem sheath dress.
For more inspiration, see this article on the perfect skirt length for women over Wear accessories like belts, jewelries and scarves.
They can make a real difference to your outfit. Patricia shows how accessories can add extra impact. Check out this similar sweater , skirt , pumps , clutch , belt , sunglasses , earrings and headband. Karine Sultan gold plate collar necklace. Read our article on how to wear accessories. These add an instant young and hip vibe to your outfits.
Make sure to choose shoes that you are able to walk in. Mid high heels can look fabulous. If you need more support I have a great list of arch support shoes. Suzie above wears shoes with an edgy cutout. Recreate her outfit with this similar dress , handbag , earrings , tights and heels.
Franco Sarto flat. Your jeans can be the mainstay of your closet as they go with so many other things, and can be dressed up or down. Dahlia above wears a pair of bootcut jeans, which are back on-trend for this season, and can have a leg-lengthening effect, particularly when worn with heel.
Check out this similar top , moto jacket , bootcut jeans and booties. PAIGE bootcut jeans. Also, take a look at the most flattering jeans for every body type. If you want to hide some of the bulges, then shapewear definitely helps. I personally only wear it on special occasions. Wacoal shaping shorts. Make sure you wear a good bra and invisible undergarments. A great bra will make sure that there is clear distance between your chest and your tummy! Wacoal underwire bra. More info in my article on how to find the perfect bra.
Check out this similar dress , sandals , necklace and sunglasses to recreate my look. But if you want to look young and hip, then these guidelines can certainly help. The more you understand your body and your style , the more you can break these rules as you please. For all my best tips and a complete style course that will get you looking stylish in no time, I highly recommend my style course. If you have any further tips then I would love to hear them. What are your tips on how to dress after 40?
Share them below. As an associate for Amazon and many other brands, we receive a small commission at no cost to you on qualifying purchases which enables us to keep creating amazing free content for you. What a great list!! I especially appreciate the one about figuring out the dress length, however I think the fulness of the skirt might have some impact.
You look great in the the dress that makes you feel great :. Your shoes really capture the feeling of the dress!! This kinda stinks because men my age view me as too young for them. I dress classy and fashionable, but I want to look closer to my age!
An unusual problem to have as I usually hear the opposite as men often prefer younger women. What I can suggest though is to opt for more classic clothes. These will usually lead you to appear older. Hello, I was just wondering what your thoughts on dressing closer to the age I actually look? One thing I do know is I love my jeans and band t-shirts and will very likely keep those around to wear sometimes til I die, haha.
You have to dress for what makes YOU happy There is no need to ditch the jeans and t-shirts at any age. Always stay true to who you are and you can wear anything. I feel embarrassed to go out and only wear black when I do. The same outfit over and over, literally. Actually we have lots of women with curves in this community. Most of my readers deal with bigger bellies and increased weight.
You may find this article on that topic interesting. You may feel that this hides your belly better but you end up looking drained and perhaps also insecure. You can be bigger and gorgeous and if you learn how to dress for your new body and show confidence, you will be just as beautiful as before. You may like to join my free Find Your Style challenge to get started with your style journey.
Lol these commenters. I mean that is def not even a thing unless you look I am 48 years old and I personally disagree with several things in this article. Plus I am a non-conformist. Some of us who are in their 40s do not look like we are in our 40s.
I personally love to show off my belly. Plus I do not like wide legged jeans or flare jeans. I do not like anything that is baggy. I like tight straight legged jeans and there is nothing wrong with high waisted jeans depending on the brand and the cut.
I still wear some designer jeans from the 80s and I still look hot in them. I personally find that term offensive, degrading, and stereotypical. My advice is to wear what you want to. Especially if you look good in it. Who cares what someone else thinks? I address with confidence.
Why do I have to avoid ripped jeans if they are ripped in the right spots? If you love ripped jeans, go for it! Certainly now that ripped jeans are very much in style.
And so many women take on trends just because they are trends, and do not take into consideration whether those trends are flattering on them! I recommend to all women who are not confident in their own ability to choose what looks fabulous on them that they ask a friend or relative who always looks fabulous to act as their stylist.
Ugly is ugly, unflattering is unflattering, and women of all ages and all body types make very wrong choices in an effort to be trendy. In my opinion, classic, flattering clothing ALWAYS wins over unflattering trendiness, and a woman in unflattering clothing is never stylish. And of course women are absolutely free to wear whatever they like!
I have seen amazing improvements from the women in my programmes. Of course improvement only comes through practise as you also mention which is why we do a lot of that in the privacy of our own community. The style club in combination is truly a great combination as it allows you to learn how to style yourself for your unique style and body type step by step, while at the same time getting immediate feedback from friends in the community.
Everytime I search for the right tunic to wear with leggings…it never seems to feel right on me. I live in a ski mountain resort city and winters here are chilly. Potato Head when I wear these two combinations.. Ha Ha! I have a trick for tunics that works well for me in winter months. I layer a shorter sleeve or sleeveless billowing tunic from the summer months with a cropped wider type sweater.
Off the shoulder crops especially look cute if the tunic is sleeveless. Also helps with warmth. Hi could you tell me where I can find this fantastic long white sleevless shirt?
The vest is from Stella Carakasi. Hi ladies. I tries to keep up with the trend but feel out of place. Please help. You can start by visiting the start here tab at the left. Thank you so much! And, it will take some time and hard work to stop looking like a deflated Dr. Seuss character. I work as a writer for various charities in a home office. Of course, I want to look semi-polished.
But, I have no need or desire to be fussy about my appearance every day. Take one look at Grece's vibrant Instagram feed, and chances are you're going to want everything. From affordable, trendy pieces to new school staples the tastemaker knows how to style it all. Fans of whimsical designer pieces should consider adding London-based Renia Jaz to your list of follows if you haven't do so yet.
The fashion creative has an eye for picking out the IT-pieces of the season, as well as coming up fresh ways to style them. Janet Gunn is a perennial Who What Wear favorite for her relaxed west coast style. Whether its a mini dress or a t-shirt and jeans, Gunn is your go-to.
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