Who says women over 40 can't be glamorous?

Carrie Grant, 50
Monica Bellucci, 51
Carrie Fisher, 59
JK Rowling, 50
Iman, 60
Helen Mirren, 70
Diane Von Furstenburg, 69
Ellen Degeneres, 57
Viola Davis, 50
Jane Fonda, 78 (she is the ultimate icon who shows that style never fades)
Isabella Rossellini, 63
Loretta Lynn, 83 (check out her spectacular fashion moments!)
Carina Lau, 50
Cherie Chung, 55
Iris Apfel, 94
Meryl Streep, 67
Mary Barra, 54

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                                                                Monica Bellucci

 

And who says women over 40 can't be glamorous? These are some of the women who refuse to let age stand in their way. They know all about styling and making the best clothing choices to flatter what they have regardless. These iconic women are perfect examples of how to age gracefully. These are non-conformist women who dare to be different, who embrace the essence of what makes them unique and stop worrying about what others think. 

"40 is good, 50 is great, 60 is fab and 70 is fucking awesome." ~ Helen Mirren



I can't help but admire the 94 year old geriatric starlet Iris Apfel, an intellectual who knows herself well enough to live a life of style and authenticity. She wears what make her happy and what she can carry off and she doesn't try to look young when she is not. She is always learning which keeps her youthful. 

Being fashionable (following trends) and good-looking (it's all in the DNA) and looking well (with make-up and surgery) all the time is not equivalent to having personal style. Style is about originality, thoughtfulness and self expression. It is very much a matter of attitude which has got nothing to do with red carpet looks or designers' labels. I highly recommend getting a copy of 'Advanced Style' by Art Seth Cohen for inspiration in which you find women who unapologetically express themselves without trying to look like anyone else other than themselves.

"When you embrace your personality and reflect it through your own outfits, you are communicating what is important about you to the world, and that is truly stylish." ~ Iris Apfel


And who says women over 40 can't be glamorous? These are some of the women who refuse to let age stand in their way. They know all about styling and making the best clothing choices to flatter what they have regardless. These iconic women are perfect examples of how to age gracefully. These are non-conformist women who dare to be different, who embrace the essence of what makes them unique and stop worrying about what others think. 

I am working on it and I wish I could look as good as L Lo and Patricia Arquette at my age!