Monday, March 2, 2009

Finding Stylish Clothes for Those Over 40

By Tessa W. Adachi

What are the sexy, attractive women who are 40 and over to do when they find themselves with nothing to wear that is suitable? When we want to dress in a way that is stylish, elegant and/or flattering to our body shapes what options do we have? It is quite apparent that most retailers and designers cater to only the young when it comes to stylish clothes.

Women in their 20s and 30s always want to look nice, but so do the ones that are 40+. These women of maturity have curvaceous bodies and understand how to look great in what they wear, if given the necessary styles to choose from. Sometimes finding proper fitting clothing that flatters your body can be a daunting task no matter what the age.

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. - 16755

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