Easy Style Updates

Last year I had a dressy alumni event to attend and needed to look the part of a fashionista. An over 45 fashionista, that is. So while I tried on dresses with ankle boots and bone-aching platforms, I decided that none of those looks were quite age or occasion appropriate.

So I turned to my stylist friend (I won't drop his clients' names, but I'll give you a hint: his biggest client likes sparkle and plays a guitar.) Wear a simple black dress, patterned black pantyhose and fabulous shoes, he advised.

I love it when just one piece can transform your entire look.

This season, that one piece is the fur vest, a look that works beautifully for our age group. During Fashion Week, I saw just about every variation of this look, from real fur to some great faux options.

Not only is this trend ageless, it can be found at just about every price point, with retailers from high end to discounters offering styles.

Here's how to wear the fur vest: