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Style for Women 40 Yrs Plus
And again sadly, many make the wrong choices of how to deal with this situation. Wanting to retain their youthful appeal, their idea is that wearing the latest fashion trends will assist them achieve that younger look. Is this you? Do you need assistance with defining your image? I recommend this Essential Style Guide by Image Consultant Imogen Lamport, containing 151 secrets to bring out the best in you. While keeping your wardrobe current is important in helping you to look and feel younger, some women fall into the trap of wearing clothing that is entirely too "young" for them. Do you remember that old saying "Mutton dressed as lamb". I am sure you do. This implies that usually someone of a more mature age is desperately holding on to youth by dressing far too young for their age. What is the result? Rather than appearing more youthful, the reverse happens with them (usually her) emphasizing her age. Picture someone elegant and more mature such as Sharon Stone dressed the same as Lindsay Lohan or Brittany Spears.
That doesn't mean you can't still have fun with your fashion. Accessories like scarves and jewelry allow you to add a "retro" flair to a modern look without assuming the age of the original fashion. In fact, fun and playful accessories can dress-up dowdier designs, by giving you the image of a youthful attitude. Imagine wearing your "power suit" with a string of chunky beads, or outrageous earrings. Just remember not to overdo it there's a fine line between youthful spirit and desperately clinging to youth.
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Every year and every season, the array of new styles and ‘must haves’ displayed by the fashion and garment industry boggles the mind. Some of these ‘new’ looks are trendy, some are classic with updated twists, and yes, others are truly timeless. Sadly though, the majority of these new creations are designed with young, thin models in mind. Because of this, most women, who are truly fabulous beyond forty, find that they face a diminishing selection of choices in clothing styles. 
The truth is that if you do want to look more youthful, you do need to keep your wardrobe current. Fabrics, colors, patterns and shapes change from year to year and all serve to date both the wardrobe and the wearer alike. But keeping your wardrobe current doesn't mean you should go for the trendy or hip looks. Instead, you should look for classic styles and shapes that flatter your figure in the colors and fabrics that are up to date. As a woman ages, she must pay attention to these details. Remember, vintage clothing and retro styles are only for those young enough to have never worn them when they were new fashion. 
There's one final aspect of how you dress that can add or remove as much as a decade from your appearance. Yet, most women never give it more than a passing thought. I'm referring to undergarments, specifically support, or foundation, garments. At least half of women today aren't wearing the right bra, and less than half are even aware that they could look years younger with the right body shaper. Most people know from grade school science and health classes that women have a layer of fat cells surrounding their bodies. This is natural and is largely responsible for giving them the softness and curves that men find so appealing. And a woman's breasts are made up of fat tissue surrounding the mammary glands.
