7 Fall Accessories to make you look Fabulous after 40
Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2008
by Deborah Boland
Boland Productions Inc.
Over 40 and feeling frumpy? Wondering what to buy this season to zip up your wardrobe and get you back on the style track?
Here are: 7 Fall Accessories to help make you look Fabulous after 40
1. Wide Belts
Wide belts are great way to bring definition to your waist, hide figure flaws and help accentuate a curvy midlife body (Just look at Oprah~ she wears them all the time!) One great look is to tuck a sweater set or blouse into your pants or skirt and add a wide belt. A brightly colored croc patent leather belt would be a modern choice. Another great look is use a belt to layer. Slip on a pair of pants, a shirt and a long sweater coat, and then add a 2" belt on the outside of it all. Wrap it snugly around your middle, or if you prefer, let it sit a little looser, just to one side, to camouflage a jelly belly. If you are extremely round in the middle (apple shaped, rather than hour glass), you need to skip a belt altogether. It will only bring attention to the wrong area.
This is an easy look for almost all shapes and sizes and adds instant glamour to a suit, dress or even a pair of jeans. Try a regal purple patent, or an exotic python leather clutch. Keep in mind that your clutch does not have to match your shoes. You may have on a brown outfit with brown shoes, but a bright gold or purple clutch spices things up a bit and makes you look with it. Make a gorgeous clutch your focal point to look modern and hip after 40!
3. Winter Wraps
Wool wraps are at the top of this season's must have list. They're a versatile piece that works well for the bodies and lifestyle of boomer women. Not only are they easy to wear because they're loose and 1 size fits all, but they can take you anywhere from dropping off your kids off at school to an evening out with your husband.
4. Ankle Booties
A great alternative to knee high boots, ankle booties can be worn in a variety of ways. For more conservative types try them under pants to keep you cool. For the more fashion forward, you may also want to wear them with a dress. Flip through the magazines and you'll see them paired with bright colored tights in colors like orange or cobalt blue. Leave that neon look to the younger crowd or you'll end up looking like an aging Peter Pan. Instead pair your booties with matching dark black or brown tights for a long lean sophisticated 40+ Look.
5. Gloves Galore
Gorgeous leather gloves in warm autumn shades are must have item this fall if you want to look fabulous after 40. Treat yourself to a pair of short Italian cashmere lined gloves, or better yet to a pair of glamorous long ones. For example, long brown suede gloves go perfectly with a sleeveless dress or 3/4 sleeve length sleeve jacket. Not only are they super chic, but they make your jacket more wearable in the winter.
6. Statement Jewelry
The bigger and bolder, the better is what this season's jewelry says. If you have to just buy one necklace or bracelet, make sure it's a statement piece. A large cuff is the perfect way to turn a little black dress into a stunning black dress. A bold, classic link necklace can also be head turner, and is very versatile because of its simplicity. After 40 quality costume jewelry is the perfect way to update your wardrobe and make you look with like you are still in the fashion loop.
7. Patterned Hosiery
There is a lot of fun, textured hose out there, but you need to play it safe with this trend. Done wrong (stripes, polka dots, or too much color) patterned hosiery can really make you look like Pipi Longstocking! Avoid anything with a big print or too textured or too gaudy. Hosiery should complement you outfit, not overwhelm it. Less is more if you want to look Fabulous after 40.
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