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 about anything. The beauty of this silhouette is precisely in its versatility and timelessness. It boasts cool-girl street cred, yet it’s also a little bit…
Category: What to Wear in Your 40s and 50s
The big 4-0 doesn’t mean much of anything, other than we’re a year wiser. It definitely doesn’t mean you should stop wearing the clothes you love or close up your cleavage to the world. If anything, being 40 liberates you from fashion rules. You don’t have to follow the trends (unless you want to) and you won’t have to follow any rules other than: wear what makes you feel good.
If you’re looking for some inspiration to help you define what to wear over 40, you’ve found it. Take a peek around and let us know what you think. You’ll also enjoy our fashion trends and fashion advice sections, both of which have many posts that apply to fashionistas of all ages.
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 little too prim for your everyday or toughen up a pair of jeans and a tank. You can even throw your bomber on over 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 I’ve even put the sweaters away, it’s time to plan my swimsuit game for the season. Fortunately, the swimsuit trends this year are fun, flirty…
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 red carpet or the streets of LA, Kris never strays from her personal style brand — proving that truly stylish women can skip the shock-and-awe…
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 after, you find yourself watching parades while nursing a headache and sore feet — and wondering what went wrong. You had the hair, the shoes…
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 as pants, but what about women over 50? The answer is, of course! Here are a few ideas to get you started. 1. Leggings Under…
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 longer? Some beauty experts will tell you that facial contouring is your answer. Contouring works its magic by using darker shapes of make-up to emphasize…
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 too short. The waist sits too high or too low. Start trying on jumpsuits and you’ll quickly be convinced that they’re all designed by blind…
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, designed strictly for teenage legs. And then there’s the long and shapeless short, designed for — well, that’s a mystery actually, because they’re universally unflattering…
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 is probably why you’re here. Knowing that the M.O.T.B. dress you choose will last forever in your daughter’s photo album, we can relate to the…
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 between looking fabulous and not trying too hard to look fabulous. We’ve selected four outfits that exude class and style — in a relaxed sort of…
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect t shirt for a long time. By perfect, I mean a t-shirt that is comfortable, stylish, feminine and versatile. And more importantly, that go-to t-shirt is not mass-produced and sold in Target. (I love Target, but I don’t love wearing the same thing as the masses.) Oh, and it has to be…
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 it), and there are many amazing, powerful and inspiring women of my own age around. Case in point: InStyle magazine has published its list of the 50…
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’ about age-appropriate fashion — but who cares? The moto jacket is a timeless piece (just ask Sarah Jessica Parker, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian…) and I…
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 do it. On super-hot days, a stack of bracelets just isn’t comfortable. And on cold days, you spend half your day struggling to get your…
Kalon Clothing recently sent me a selection of fashion-friendly sports bras to try out. They’re cute and super-comfortable. With Mother’s Day coming up, I was inspired to write this review and guide. First, let me make something clear. A fashion sports bra is not for every woman. If you’re shopping for or with your mom,…
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 selection of dresses. If that sounds familiar, keep reading. Because whether you’re 45 or 65, there are plenty of figure-flattering options available. So sidestep the…
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 wearing a party dress bearing arms–either because you chill easily or because you don’t like your arms. But don’t worry! This season has plenty of…
Sure, the runway can look like an intimidating place with eccentric styling, wacky outfits and bizarre make-up. But beneath the avant garde nature and over-the-top theatrics, the runway is a great place to pick up some inspiration for the season ahead. AW15 showcased some seriously wearable looks from cosy shearling jackets to demure dresses. We’ve…
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. But wrist wear is getting tons of attention these days. Wearable or Watch? People love (or hate) their Apple watches and wearable devices that record…
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 last of shorter and mid-length hems before the big chill sets in for stark winter months. It’s the season where tights are the essential accessory,…