FIT, 40 & FASHIONABLE; THE seasons's hottest trends include playsuits, smock dresses and skinny jeans. That's all very well for teenagers, but how are us fashion-conscious grown-ups supposed to fit in with the latest looks? Julie Hannah shows you some tips from stylish the stars, in their forties and beyond, to stay in fashion all summer long.Byline: Julie Hannah Julianne Moore, 46 JULIANNE knows how to work a trend without looking like a fashion victim. This is a great casual look for every-day wear. Stay away from skinny jeans (you'll be glad to know it's a trend on the way out) and stick to classic bootcut styles. They'll flatter your thighs and lengthen your legs. Kaftans have that barely-there feel, but are great for covering upper arms and tums. Oprah Winfrey, 53 THIS is one woman who knows how to work her curves. Ultra-flattering black is always a winner, but this style earns extra points for skimming over the tummy area, creating a super-slimline look. The bright neckline neckline The line that connects the two lowest points on the intermediate declines of a head-and-shoulders chart pattern. In an inverted head-and-shoulders formation, the neckline connects the two intermediate tops. draws attention to the decolletage dé·colle·tage n. 1. A low neckline on a woman's garment, especially a dress. 2. A dress with a low neckline in front. and face. Add glamour with statement earrings and sky-high heels. Marcia Cross, 45 SMOCK-STYLE dresses and tops can easily look matronly. Light, airy fabrics in solid colours are the most figure-friendly. This Monsoon smock has a tie just under the bust, which will stop it looking like a tent. Copy Marcia's uncomplicated weekend look, by layering over bootcut jeans and leg-lengthening wedges. Iman, 51 IMAN'S fabulous sequinned skirt is a great party piece. Team it with a simple silk top for understated glamour that will never date. Keep accessories minimal to make sure the look is classy, not flashy. Elle Macpherson, 44 ELLE'S effortless, classic style never lets her down. Relaxed, wide leg, tailored trousers are a holiday essential. Dress them down with layers of loose, cool cotton (tight and white is never a good look) and flat sandals. A tailored waistcoat like Elle's is a great on-trend piece to update your white basics. CAPTION(S): Julianne Moore; Vintage bootcut jeans, pounds 15 @ Dorothy Perkins; Green chiffon kaftan kaf·tan n. Variant of caftan. kaftan or caftan Noun 1. a long loose garment worn by men in eastern countries 2. , pounds 39 @ Zara; Bag, pounds 69 @ Autograph, Marks & Spencer, wedges, pounds 44.99 @ River Island; Long dress, pounds 45 @ Wallis; earrings, pounds 8 @ Accessorize ac·ces·sor·ize v. ac·ces·sor·ized, ac·ces·sor·iz·ing, ac·ces·sor·iz·es v.tr. To furnish with accessories: accessorized my outfit with a matching watch. v. ; Raspberry satin slingbacks, reduced from pounds 199 to pounds 59 @ Kurt Geiger; Oprah Winfrey; Black clutch bag, pounds 15 @ Accessorize; Bootcut jeans, pounds 25 @ Dorothy Perkins; Marcia Cross; Blue silk tunic tu·nic n. A coat or layer enveloping an organ or a part; tunica. tunic a covering or coat. See also tunica. abdominal tunic see tunica flava abdominis. , pounds 45 @ Monsoon; Chunky bangle, pounds 8 @ Wallis; wedges, pounds 40 @ J for Jasper Conran @ Debenhams; Iman; Beaded skirt, pounds 55 @ Principles; gold silk blouse, pounds 40 @ Laura Ashley; metallic sandals, pounds 35 @ Debenhams; Beaded clutch bag, pounds 20 @ Dorothy Perkins; bangle, pounds 4 @ Accessorize; White linen trousers, pounds 35 @ Debenhams; sandals, pounds 18 @ Faith; White waistcoat, pounds 22 @ Debenhams; satin trim top, pounds 20 @ Wallis; Elle Macpherson; Skinny scarf, pounds 4 @ Dorothy Perkins; bangles, pounds 15 @ Evans |
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