Saturday, September 18, 2010

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. A Fabulous Belt

Belts- especially wide ones- 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.

2. Ankle Booties

If you want to update your look in an instant try ankle booties which can be worn in a variety of ways. If you are very conservative try them under pants instead of shoes or tall boots. To look fashion forwared, wear them with opaque tights and a dress, or how we think they look best... with a fabulous pair of leggings!

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Anything Leopard

Leopard prints are hot this fall and one of the best ways to wear them without looking tacky in incorporated into your accessories. Try a gray, purple, or black outfit with a gorgeous leopard bag or sexy leopard belt for a hip modern look.

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler (The Glam Gals) are Image and Style Experts specializing in helping women 40 plus look and feel fabulous. They are the authors of the e-book, The Glam Plan~ 12 Simple Steps to Take You from Frumpy to Fabulous, as well as coaches for their Tweak Your Chic™, Image make-over program. For more tips go to: www.fabulousafter40.com and sign up for their bi-weekly newsletter.

You can also contact them at: info@fabulousafter40.com