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Break This Fashion Rule: Drop Earrings

By: Cynthia Nellis
May 20, 2012
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Helen Mirren and Brooke Shields in drop earrings.
You may have heard not to wear dangles after a certain age; but go ahead and break that rule!
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How to Wear Shorts Over 40

By: Cynthia Nellis
May 14, 2012
Shorts for everything — from the office to the red carpet — will start emerging now that the weather is heating up. Wonder which styles work for us? Find out the Dos and Don'ts of Shorts After 40.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Pamela Anderson in short shorts
Katherine Jenkins in shorts
Asia Shabazz in cutoffs
Jenna Elfman in shorts suit
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Break This Fashion Rule: Horizontal Stripes

By: Cynthia Nellis
May 11, 2012
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Christie Brinkley and others in striped dresses
Wide, horizontally striped dresses may surprise you!
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How to Wear the Latest Trends Over 40

By: Cynthia Nellis
April 30, 2012
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Wendie Malick and Katie Couric
From black jumpsuits to nude-colored shoes there are lots of great options for us.
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Flattering Dress Shape: Fit and Flare

By: Cynthia Nellis
April 27, 2012
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Cameron Diaz and Wendie Malick in fit and flare dresses
This pretty dress shape creates an hourglass figure and hides lower body flaws. What's not to love?
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7 New Ways to Wear Your Jeans

By: Cynthia Nellis
April 23, 2012
If you've fallen into a rut with wearing your jeans only with tees, now's the time to try something new. Add cropped jeans and oxfords, pop on a trench coat or simply add some color for a fresh look this season.
Christie Brinkley in jeans and heels
Gina Gershon in gauzy top.
Jennifer Lee in jeans
Julie Bowen in cropped jeans and oxfords.
Kate Hudson in jeans.
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9 Ways to Wear a Statement Necklace

By: Cynthia Nellis
April 15, 2012
The simplest way to amp up your style is to add a statement necklace: a piece so bold or chunky that it really stands out. Here's our best advice for carrying off the major necklace over 40.
Beth Behrs in statement necklace
Bethenny Frankel in clear necklace
Brooke Shields' bold necklace
Carnie Wilson in statement necklace
Debra Messing in big necklace
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How to Wear Dresses with Slits Over 40

By: Cynthia Nellis
April 12, 2012
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Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez in slit dresses
A sexy flash of leg -- without revealing too much -- is the way to go over 40.
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How to Wear the Sheer Trend Over 40

By: Cynthia Nellis
March 26, 2012
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Peekaboo lace trims, illusion tops, see-through skirts: sheer is one of the biggest (and most feminine) trends for spring. But how to wear it over 40? Keep it flirty — not overtly sexy — for the most age-appropriate and sophisticated look.
Dawn Olivieri in sheer shirt
January Jones in sheer jacket
Leslie Mann in exposed sheer jumpsuit
Valentino illusion top
Sarah Jessica Parker in sheer shirt and black bra
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7 New Ways to Wear Your Jean Jacket

By: Cynthia Nellis
March 21, 2012
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Add a jean jacket to just about anything (except jeans or a maxi dress — neither works over 40 with a jean jacket) and you'll instantly look more youthful. Here are new ways to take your jean jacket outfits further.
Jade Parfitt in dark denim jacket
Joy Bryant in denim jacket.
Katie Holmes in denim jacket.
Loft jean jacket outfit
Mandy Moore in jean jacket outfit
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