Fashion Tips For Women Over 40

A simple designer accessory can completely transform any outfit. While a young woman carrying a designer handbag can be thought of having stolen the piece from her mom’s wardrobe or of carrying a knockoff; a woman in her 40s holding a designer handbag or wearing designer shoes looks nothing other than classy.

* When you reach your 40s, fact is that your body does not look anymore like it did in your 20s or early 30s, but that does not mean that it has to look worse … it can actually look much better! But while you might be thinner and more toned thanks to all the dieting, yoga and jogging you've been doing in the past decade, common sense is still needed when putting together your ideal wardrobe.

* If your style tends to be more casual, turning 40 is not the time to change it, but maybe to adapt it a little. Also, never forget that ‘casual’ is not synonym with ‘shabby’, and the last thing you want to be is a ‘scruffy mid age woman’. So, ditch the old-fashioned ripped jeans and those tracking suit bottoms that you inherited from your husband and get yourself a pair of jeans that fit well and that bring out your best qualities. But please forget skinny jeans, even if you have a great bum … leave those for your teenage daughter!

* Working women over 40 can look absolutely stunning. The confidence that exudes from experience makes a deadly combo when matched with a nicely coordinated outfit. A carefully chosen silk scarf for example, can add sophistication to a simple dress shirt and tailored pants ensemble – a simple touch that would probably look too harsh or air hostess-like on a younger woman.