Who was Fabulous (and over 40) at the Academy Awards?

They were Fabulous after 40 on the red carpet last night at the 2009 Academy Awards Show!

We saw plenty of  unattractive, trendy, mermaid style strapless dresses on the younger gals,  but it was the classic and elegant  gowns that Hollywood’s “seasoned” stars wore that made us want to stand up and cheer!

For example:

Meryl Streep ~ Meryl really nailed it!  What a flattering dress on her, and she finally found someone to get her hair looking good! This is a great example of how to look sexy, but age appropriate.

Her neckline is low, but not cleavage popping. The fabric drapes nicely, but not too much. Simple, sleek, and not over-done (notice the soft make up that is in harmony with her dress!). We love this custom Alberta Ferretti gown on her.

Meryl likes to be comfortable and she looks it, but she also looks glamorous too!

Sarah Jessica Parker ~ Just clocking in at 40, she is one of the new gals on the block. Young and thin enough to still pull off the strapless Dior gown, she darkened her hair so she would not look so washed out in her gorgeous very light mint green gown (that looked white to most).  However, I ( JoJami) loved the look!

The word on the street is that white is the hot “color”. White used to be a no-no because it made you look washed out on TV, but with the arrival of High Definition TV, that’s all changed, and it’s now being touted as the most popular color for celebrities.

The biggest challenge with wearing white is not looking like you are wearing a wedding gown. Sarah’s belt helped tone down this pretty frock and kept it looking red carpet worthy.

Marissa Tomei ~ Here we go again…another white dress.

Marissa, as you can see, has a drop dead gorgeous figure and this dress nicely shows it off. She is certainly on the right style track with her one-shoulder look and loose pretty hair. Take note of the simple cuff on her wrist, the perfect touch, since the dress has a lot going on.

Sophia Loren ~ usually one of our favorite style icons was huge disappointment.  Did she pull this out of  the back of her closet from 20 years ago?

It looked very dated  with the pleated ruffles, Lady Di choker and had way too much “froo froo” going on. When you have a body and face of a star, there’s no need to overdo the glitz.

She needed to just let herself shine by keeping it simple and toning it down in the dress and make-up department. Sadly, Sophia  managed to get herself lots of free press by landing on the front page of Billy Norwich’s Worst Dress List and many others!

Goldie Hawn ~ As a presenter this year, she did not walk the red carpet, however she shined on stage in her taupe gown.

Goldie sure knows what looks good on her and always pulls it off!  At 64, looking fit and bubbly as ever, she wore a neck baring, flowing gown. She might not have been best dressed, but she certainly looked very pretty.

(Side note: Ms. Hawn seems to like wear tight dresses that tend to squash her “girls.” Maybe she needs to try a size bigger next time! And is it just me, or has she had the same hair style since 1977?)

What Celebrity Is Turning 40?

There is a new crop of Hollywood celebrities that are turning 40, one of them being Molly Ringwald!

Find out about Molly’s new book and a wide variety of other Boomer topics at this weeks Blooging Boomers Carnival,

hosted by The Baby Boomer Entrepeneur.

What Should I Wear to a Charity Ball?

Dear Glam Gals,

Please advise what to wear to a charity ball if you are plus size and 60+ years old. The theme this year which may or may not be an issue is Golden Age of Hollywood. Would it be appropriate at my age and size to wear a shiny fabric such as gold or silver? Also, are halter type tops out of the question? Also, style is an issue – I don’t want to look like a mother of the bride or an aging prom queen. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you!
S.A. 

Dear S.A.,

Here are some good rules for women of your age and body type to follow:

• Shiny fabrics tend to show every lump and bump, we say it’s a good idea to stay away from them.
• Halters can be very flattering on many women, however, if you have broad shoulders or thick arms, this is one style you will want to steer clear of.
• We think Sophia Lauren is a great role model for wearing what looks glamorous on the red carpet. She loves to wear boat neck tops that show her nice neckline, but cover up the tops of her arms.
• What makes a gown look like a mother of the bride is stiff fabric, matching jackets and high necklines. Beware of these pitfalls!
• Aging prom queen would look like cheap fabric, and too much glitz and glitter. Keep it simple and make sure your dress is a quality fabrication.
• Make sure the color is flattering on you. As we age, black can be draining and light grey, although very fashionable these days, can look drab on many of us!
• Focus on the dress first, then accent it with accessories that will give you “Old Hollywood” glamor to capture the theme. Think: Art Deco-inspired jewelry and Marcel hair.
• Go here for more great style ideas for women over 40!

(Thank you Nordstrom’s for the styles shown above)

Demi Moore tops Glam’s Fabulous after 40 List

Want to get a taste of what 40+ looks like in Hollywood these days?

Then check out Glam’s Fabulous after 40 list of glamorous celebrity A-listers! Demi Moore, Madonna, Ellen Barkin, Halle Berry, Mariska Hargitay,Sarah Jesscia Parker and Vanessa Williams have never looked more gorgeous.

Yah, Yah we know they nip and tuck, they have personal trainers, hairdressers, make-up artists, stylists, but still, they look hot! You gotta have some gals to ooh and ahh over for inspiration.

Others we’d add to that list….Marcia Cross, Jodi Foster (didn’t she look age-mazing on the cover of MORE mag this month?)Halle Berry, Virginia Madsen, Angela Basset, Paula Zahn…the list goes on…

Love the way Demi Moore makes fun of the fact that husband Ashton is a young buck while she is an “old lady”.  She has taken a lot of ribbing about her age.

You gotta have a good sense of humour after 40! Demi knows that Life is too short to Be Frumpy! She’s working it, staying healthy, taking care of herself. We think all her efforts are well worth it. She looks fabulous! Go Demi!