This week the Fashion Flash is being hosted by Jodell of Black Cat Plus. This site is one that you won’t want to miss if you
Can you wear denim to the office?
are feeling like you need some help finding stylish plus size clothes.
Moreover, we are excited to introduce to you a new blogger who is going to be joining our distinguished group of Fashion Flasher’s…please welcome Une Femme of a Certain Age, here is a wonderful site with another take on how to dress after 50! Her Fashion Flash article is all about how to wear denim to the office!
Make sure to check it out and leave a comment!
Welcome to our group!
With almost 1,000 blog posts to date it can be overwhelming to wade through our site! So if you are new to Fabulous After 40 or might have missed a post or two… here is our round up of this year’s most popular posts of 2011!
Please let us know which one is your favorite and comment below!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!!
XO
JoJami and Deborah
One of our favorite celebrities is Victoria Beckham. Yes, we know she is stick thin and drop dead gorgeous but still her style is so classy and mostly age-appropriate. This means that you can take inspiration from her and pull it off no matter what your size.
Here is a recent example of her good taste.
Here is what we like:
- These taupe suede boots are the starting point to a great look. Clean lines and a rounded toe is what you are looking for.
- Beige pencil skirt. You could also do this in a blue or red with these boots!
- Small plaid blouse. If you are in warm weather this sleeveless shirt is perfect. Those who live in cool climates can do a long sleeve and the look will be the same.
- Of course you could add a short cropped jacket or cardigan for work.
- The thin belt is a must to finish off the look!
We are excited to present the Fashion Flash, our weekly peek into some of the top over 40 fashion and beauty blogs!
This week our host is Deborah Chase from the No-Nonsense Beauty Blog!
Enjoy!
Welcome to this weeks Fashion Flash!
When it's warm outside but cool in the office, what can you wear? (Pure and Co.)
Every Monday we share with you the latest news from some of the top over 40 fashion and beauty bloggers.
Read more about:
- Which stars are rocking or crashing in their swimsuits!
- Some plus size dressing tips for what to wear to the office
- What do Bill Gates and exercise have in common…
- How to keep that summer skin glowing
- Find out what is the latest in the world of couture shoes (a girl can have fun dreaming at least!)
Meet this weeks Fashion Flash host, Stanis of The Menopause Makeover.
Enjoy!
We got a great question the other day from a gal named Anne we wanted to share.
Showing her legs off in a skirt she can totally pull off
My single most important question for looking fabulous after 40 (or 50, to be more accurate) is how to retain that certain “edge” in the way I dress and present myself to the world while not looking like I’m trying too hard to be hip. Actually, this has always been a challenge, but it’s becoming more so as I get older. Thanks!
The Glam Gals have been out in LA checking out the West Coast vibe and super charged to see so many women out here dressing hip, not too young, too old but just right and looking Age-mazing (our term for dressing amazing for their age)
With the new release of Red Riding Hood coming out today we thought we would feature Director Catherine Hardwicke (age 55) as a great example of dressing updated, yet age appropriate as she navigates the Hollywood scene. Catherine shows her hip edge through her:
- choice of clothing with edgy details
- use of dramatic high contrast color combos such as white and black, and yellow and black
- Updated Ray Ban sunglasses
- & her cool accents like cage shoes and azure blue clutch.
She stays age appropriate by knowing that sexy is not about letting it all hang out after 40; it is about being selective and showing off her “good bits” one at a time. For example, the short black skirt shows off her great legs and looks youthful, but if she if wore it this skirt with a LOW cut yellow top, this would have been too much!
Way to wear bangs and long hair after 40! (Catherine is over 50!)
Taking black and white and making it playful!
Deborah and I are big fans of award shows and we can’t help but enjoy the parade of glamorous starlets down the red carpet… but after checking out the photos of this years Emmy’s we realized that we can learn a lot from them as well! Moreover, we were pleased to see that this year’s show had lots of Age-mazing™ over 40 women to wow us!
Are you going to be going to a formal affair or on cruise in the next few months?
Here are some great examples of how to (or not to) dress for a formal affair and WHY we think so!
 Chandra Wilson looking great! photo: www.WireImage.com/Steve Granitz |
Trying to wear strapless after 40:
Here ya go… here is a women with curves that is just rocking this dress! Love the plunging “V” and bold design at the bottom of the dress. If you are going to wear strapless, make sure the dress is cut so that it is not straight across. Many strapless dresses tends to push the breasts up and squish them. She has kept her accessories simple with just a necklace and earnings and no bracelet. Great job!
Lesson: Curvy women can wear strapless! |
| Say No to the Bat Wings:
Let’s not put a number to age, but here’s a reality check. We don’t care when your birthday is or what the tag on your dress says, the bottom line is make sure to look in the mirror before buying a dress.
Here you can see that this dress is just not flattering with her skin bulging out under her arms.
Lesson: Look at yourself in the mirror front and back to make sure nothing’s pouring out! |
 This dress is just too tight! |
 This dress,Kyra Sedgwick, is just too much! photo: Wireimage.com/Jeff Vespa |
You will always look elegant if you go simple:
Look what happens when you try to make the dress the star and not you. Black shoes, with that dress? Even though the heel matches, the black pump is way too heavy for this flimsy dress – a sandal would have worked much better. (And the red nail polish is clashing too!)
Lesson: Look for a dress that does not overpower you but plays up your best features. |
| Black can look harsh on aging skin:
Black can help make you look thin, but it can also age you… We actually think the style of this off-the-shoulder dress is quiet flattering and lovely, it is just that the color (or rather the lack of it!) makes Glenn look harsh.
Lesson: Black is too easy of an option. Take the time to try to find a dress that is a pretty color! |
 Glenn Close we love the dress, but not the color. photo: Getty Images/Jason Merritt |
 Sigourney Weaver , looking stunning in this simple, yet elegant gown! photo:www.wireimage.com/Jeff Vespa |
Use color to stand out and have fun:
Sigourney rarely strays from dresses that are more streamline yet feminine. Yes, her body is a temple, but her taste is great too!
Lesson: Simple lines and simple accessories equal class and elegance!
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Don’t forget the proper undergarments can make a huge difference, Shapewear from Sassybax or Spanx is our favorite secret weapons!
If you need more detailed info on how to choose the right gown for a wedding or formal affair, get our eBook, Tweak Your Chic: Mother of the Bride!
