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Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Tips for Those Over 40 and Searching For Flattering Outfits

By Tessa W. Adachi

What does a woman over 40 have to do to find decent, stylish clothes when she needs something new? What is out there for women like us that will give us what we want in style, fit, and elegance? It looks like most designers, and retailers for that fact, think it is only important to lure the younger set of women into their fashions.

Sure women who are in their 20s and early 30s want to look good, but 40+ ladies share this desire. Mature women are powerful, curvy females who know how to look good if the right styles are available. Finding clothes that flatter and fit should not be an impossible task for any age group.

By the looks of fashions today the designers and owners of department stores must think that women over 40 are no longer attractive. We need to start making some racket and let them know what we want in our clothes. The women of this age group feel like they are in the prime of their lives, and stand proud! These women are confident and too fashion oriented to accept less than flattering, age appropriate styles in the clothes they buy.

Numerous women may look younger than their years but haven't been having luck finding up-to-date, age worthy clothes that permeate the stylish elegance they are looking for. An over 40 woman, who appears to be in her 30s looks wise, does not necessarily want to dress at that age level. More options for clothing have to be out there aside from the "Delicious Diva" or the "Grinning Granny"!

Well made clothing in sizes 10-30 seems to be a virtual impossibility as today's designers cater to the 16-35 age range. Maybe they need to open their eyes and embrace one of the largest groups of gorgeous females in the world. There are almost 3.5 million women between the ages of 45-65, and they have a heck of a lot more money to spend than both Generations X and Y combined.

Mature women often have certain body changes that they want to address when choosing new outfits. They can flatter their body shapes if they look for tailored garments that fit well. Trying to camouflage some extra weight with a shapeless top makes you look much heavier. A larger waistline will benefit from a skirt that has a side zipper or a flat fitting front panel. Pleats will only add the look of excess pounds and should be avoided.

Tailored slacks and jeans with wide legs from ankle to hip will also give the illusion of length and make you appear slimmer. Don't be afraid to use bold colours and designs in your outfit selections. Choose tops that are roomy enough for your bosom and those that have colourful designs at the neck also draw attention away from your body and up to your beautiful face.

Shopping online for clothing that suits their needs is one way for 40+ women to build an age appropriate, stylish wardrobe. There are thousands of stores and new designers that cater to every demographic group. Those hard to find plus sizes are now a specialty of many online merchants and thousands of new styles are being advertised. Women who have felt overlooked and abandoned by local stores can now find perfect outfits among the endless variety of fashions available online.

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