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Fabulous after 40!
The Glam Gals Present: The Glam Plan
Volume I, Issue 41
Thursday, May 1st
Life is Too Short to Be Frumpy!
How to Look Ageless with the Right Accessories
The easiest way to stay looking youthful and chic after the age of 40 is to pay close attention to your accessories. While you may be sporting the latest clothing styles, pairing your outfits with dated handbags, jewelry, shoes and belts is a dead giveaway that you’ve been at this fashion game a very long time.
How do you figure out which accessories are too old, too young or just right? Here are 6 popular accessories and the reasons why some will make you look ageless. |
Rings
Too Old
Can’t part with that gemstone ring your parents or boyfriend bought you when graduated from high school 25 years ago? It may be sentimental, but it will make you look like older than you are. By today’s style, this ring is just too fine and tame.
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Too Young
Giant chunky cocktail rings are much more in vogue at the moment, however this ring is too eclectic and junky looking for a mature woman to pull off. Butterflies and daises are cute and girly, not sophisticated and chic, therefore better left to teens and twenty-somethings. Can’t you just see this on Paris Hilton or Nicole Ritchie?
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Just Right
This Tiffany’s emerald cut smokey quartz cocktail ring is s perfect choice for a woman over 40 because it combines both classic and modern elements. It has simple elegant lines which is very traditional, but the unusual chocolate color and contemporary sterling silver setting give it a modern feel. Love the powerful vibe of this ring. It unapolagetically announces, “I’m 40+ and I’m fabulous!”
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Earrings
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Too Old
Admit it... you probably have a pair of these hanging around your jewelry box. We all do, left over from the 80’s! Shrimp style earrings like these are definitely old hat and will make you look like you are caught in a time warp!
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Too Young
These dangly double hoop designer earrings that flaunt the Dolce and Gabbana logo may be attractive to the young and impressionable, but a grown up gal needs something less commercial and cutesy. Forget about being a walking fashion billboard and choose earrings that are more subtle and chic.
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Just Right
A single small to medium sized hoop is always an easy to wear and an elegant choice for a woman who wants to look ageless. These classic diamond encrusted hoops are sophisticated and go with everything from casual wear to an evening out. You can never go wrong with this bit of bling.
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Belts
Too Old
Ridem cowboy! Yes, we know, you closet has at least one of these. Too thin, too wild west, too blah. Please donate yours and go get a new updated one! |
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Too Young
The skinny wrap belt-Great look if you have washboard abs, but is it realistic for most of us after 40? This look will definitely emphasize any midlife tummy flab. Best left to your daughter.
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Just Right
The best belt at 40+ is one that is adjustable. We love this asymmetrical one by Suzi Roher who designs all her belts to have stretch to them, so you can wear them either at your waist or slung down on your hips for slimming effect.
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Watches
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Too Old
Delicate, fragile, a skinny band and tiny face. That’s what makes this watch look old. If your Grandmother wore it, it probably means that you should think twice before you do.
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Too Young
As we age, we have to face reality and give things up…like hearts. They’re just not sophisticated enough after 40+. Unless you are a matchmaker, or your last name is Heart, leave this sweet and innocent watch to the younger set.
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Just Right
If you really want to update your accessories go buy a men’s watch. The watch face will feel big on your wrist at first, but you will get compliments galore. A large men’s watch is also great because it makes your wrist appear smaller. Also, you can replace the band with a woman’s band in a fun color like green or red for everyday sports wear. |
Cropped Sweaters
Too Old
Crocheted vests look like doilies and doiles make you look like you are ready for the seniors home. Stay away from this crafty look.
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Too Young
Cropped sweaters are a fresh alternative to long conservative cardigans, as long as you stay away from extremes. Avoid shrunken cropped sweaters that stop under the bust and hug the body ,if you don’t want to look like a mutton dressed like a lamb.
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Just Right
Cropped sweaters with a little more length that aren’t so tightly form fitted are the perfect choice for boomer babes. This stylish tie neck silk cardigan is a great way to cover not so perfect 40+ arms, and is a soft and fashionable alternative to a stiff jacket.
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Sunglasses
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Too Old
Nothing like an out of date pair of sunglasses to ruin you entire look! These tired wire rims are just not cool. The lenses are on the small side and the thin arms should be a little thicker to be more current. Looks like something a secret service agent would wear. |
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Too Young
Yes, colored frames are in but this plastic pink pair is too little girlish for a mature women. Leave these for Britney Spears.
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Just Right
Darling!! These oversized Versace Glam Glasses sides ooze movie star magic. Your face shape will depend on what style glasses to go for, but overall, you want a larger lense as these have with a wider side, in black or tortoise shell is always chic. Make sure you have something at the side for interest like these Medusa coins or some fun crystals to complete the look. |
What’s a style statement and why should you have one? Check out our BLOG at www.Fabulousafter40 to find out more.
Need a summer fix-up that will take you from Frumpy to Fabulous in 12 easy Steps. Check out The Glam Plan! |
