What to Wear in Your 40s and 50s

Trends are fun, like icing on a cupcake. But your style essentials? Those are the actual cakey goodness, the reliable foundation for the pop of color or texture that goes …

To write this piece on runway looks for women over 40, I spent a dedicated afternoon browsing designer fall 2023 ready-to-wear collections. My goal was to pick out some looks …

Fall is a-coming and so it may be time to upgrade your footwear. The high-end labels will have you wearing stilettos and furry heels, but really? Those aren’t great for …

The dreaded high school reunion. Or maybe, it’s the highly anticipated reunion. That invitation is coming either way. And no matter what high school experience you had, that invite likely …

Thank you to PartnerBoost for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Interested in casual fashion over 50? You’re not the only one. I get lots of requests for …

On the hunt for stylish winter outfits for women over 40? You’ve come to the right place! Winter can be a difficult season to dress for — you want to …

Kylie Jenner and Megan Thee Stallion have recently rocked the sheer trend — but you might not consider catsuits and naked dresses as wearable for your lifestyle. Thankfully, there is …

I’m shopping formal dresses on Amazon! Actually, the real headline is that my daughter is getting married in October — an evening ceremony in a posh Brooklyn restaurant. In that …

Way back in the ’80s, I fancied myself a punk rock girl. In those days, punk fashion wasn’t a phrase I used — to me, punk style felt more like …

ModCloth may not be our top source for cute dresses anymore, but the once-cool retro retailer still has some stylish bargains and near-constant sales. The sale that’s on now, for …

H&M is known for its trendy and affordable styles. But the fast-fashion chain isn’t solely for the young crowd. This season’s new collection in particular is as mature as it …

So-called “mom” jeans tend to have a bad rap. But why? There is nothing wrong with a pair of jeans that are comfortable, flattering and easy to wear with just …

Bomber jackets are more classic than trendy — and always reliable, comfortable, and super stylish. You can easily wear this piece when you want to dress down something that’s a …

Just a few weeks ago we were still talking scarves, coats and sweaters. But somehow we’ve fast-forwarded past the long winter, head first, into warm and sunny days. And before …

Style icons come in all ages, shapes and sizes. Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner is the least flamboyant of her clan, and we love her for it. Whether she’s walking the …

Ahh, New Year’s Eve. For a party girl, it’s the most anticipated “night out” of the year, even though it usually fails to live up to the hype. The morning …

For the last decade, leggings as pants have gone from “absolutely not” to a way of life. We know that teenagers and even young adults can pull off wearing leggings …

Contouring 101 Contouring promises to ‘reshape’ and define your facial features. Want your cheekbones to look more prominent, your forehead to look less square, or your round face to seem …

I’m not gonna lie — jumpsuits are hard to wear. They involve the same challenges you have finding a one-piece bathing suit that fits. The torso is too long or …

Warm weather doesn’t stop because you’re over 50. We know shorts can be a challenging buy, though, because every store seems to carry only two options. You have the short-short, …

Congratulations to you, Mother of the Bride! Your daughter’s big day is on the calendar, and you’re playing a leading role in the memory-making. Oh, and the photo-taking, too, which …

It’s almost time for Valentine’s Day, so here’s to getting a head start on your date night attire! A common challenge in choosing date night dresses is finding that balance …

I’m just going to say it: being female and over 40 right now is awesome. I’ve outgrown that awkward self-consciousness, my personal style is what it is (take it or leave …

Confession time. I just bought a faux leather moto jacket from Forever21 for $40. Oh yes and I’m over 40. Seems like I may have broken one, maybe two of those ‘rules’ …

Thanks to Soothi for partnering with me and providing the bracelets for this post. If you want to go bold with your stacked bracelets, fall is the perfect season to …

Your wedding day is on the calendar and you want to look and feel like a million bucks. But you’ve got this nagging feeling that your age might limit your …

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and that means a host of dinners and parties is on the horizon. This time of year, you might cringe at the idea of …

I haven’t worn a watch in years. I’m not sure why — maybe I, like the rest of the world, just got used to getting the time off my phone. …

Fall is falling leaves and pumpkin-spice, harvest hues. And for the uninitiated, in the fashion world, fall is skirt season to the extreme. It’s the perfect time to rock the …

Finding love the second time around can be daunting. Whether you’ve finally taken the plunge and agreed to that first date or you’re a seasoned pro and have been on …

What to wear to work in your 40s? Whether you’re climbing the career ladder with a new company, or simply looking to stay chic in the office, how you dress …

Sure, jumpsuits for women may conjure up images of dodgy 80s pop stars, but the all-in-one has come a long way since the era of the ra-ra skirt. The latest …

Is middle-aged spread killing your confidence? Good news! You can learn how to dress slimmer in your 50s with a few savvy styling tricks. While you may not be able to whittle …

Here at Budget Fashionista, we love to help out with your style dilemmas, and the latest question that landed in our inbox is something we knew that many women could …

There’s a story behind this post. It was originally written back in 2015 by a (younger) Budget Fashionista staffer. I gave her the topic — where to buy clothes for …

While fashion may tend to favor the young and adventurous, that doesn’t always mean a specific age bracket. These ladies are proving that “chic” knows no year limit and a …

Can a woman ever be too old to wear something? Sigh. Usually, I’m a “who says you can’t?” gal, urging ladies to stand up against pointless fashion rules. White after …

Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Even Oprah agrees, and when Oprah agrees, you know it’s true! Being a mom requires selflessness and sacrifice. …