Is this casual style age appropriate?

Nicole wrote us recently with this style question about this outfit she found at Saks:

She had a few questions:

• Q- Do you think this is age-appropriate for women over 40? –We think that the overall idea is very chic. The top is perfectly acceptable, however the leather skirt is too short for  women over 40.
  

• Q – I like the colors, but do you think they are too blah? – The green leather skirt does give the outfit its “pop” of color. So no, we do not think it is too blah.

• Q – What do you think about the bag? — The bag looks fine with this outfit. It could be a good neutral for spring. Personally, would like to see something of a higher quality.

• Q – You did the blog about beige dresses. What about bags in this color or crème? Do they work? –A beige bag is very safe and practical. If you’re on a tight budget it would be an excellent choice, since it would go with virtually everything in your closet. However, beige as an accessory can be boring and we find a colorful handbag can really cheer you up. So, you should have one that is neutral and one that is colored that you love and adore! You do not have to spend a lot on a handbag as long as iit looks high quality.
  

Notes: We really like the shoes and the layered necklace too!

Look fashionable over 40 this Spring – part 5

Continuing our series on 5 ways to look fashionable over 40 this spring….

Question # 5. Beige… Boring?

The color beige seems to be everywhere this spring, but I’m afraid to try it because I think it will wash me out. Do you think beige is too much of a blah color for women over 40? …Judy

Hi Judy,

Beige may suit you depending on your coloring. It’s true that after 40 our skin and hair tends to fade and we can become washed out, so beige doesn’t always look so good, but with makeup and hair coloring you should be able to beige well if it has always looked good on you before.

If you are still uncertain whether you ever looked good in beige perhaps you’ve just never found the right shade of beige or nude as it I now being called. Cool ash and pink beiges suit women with cool undertones. Warm peach and golden beiges are better suited to women with warm (yellow) undertones.

No

Nice style, but this beige is nearly white and washes her out.

Yes

Keep in mind, a tan always helps make you look better in beige. A touch of white or black with beige can also spice it up, as can accessories.

Absolutely Not

A lethal combination – beige against washed out skin plus an ugly sandal.