8 Style Snafus Celebs Over 40 Never Make

We’re inspired by women of every age. Despite the industry’s laser focus on what’s youthful and new, celebrities over 40 in particular often step out in some of the most forward looks, having really been able to hone in on their personal style over the years. Given their decades of sartorial experience, there’s clearly a thing or two to learn from this trendsetting crowd regarding what styling mistakes to avoid.
In fact, after scrolling through recent imagery of some of our favorite fashion A-listers, it became evident that celebs over 40 basically never give in to some of the most common style snafus. We’re showcasing the vibes we’re inspired by on a daily basis from the likes of Victoria Beckham, Kerry Washington, and more. Keep scrolling and get inspired to embrace your style—no matter where your birthday falls.
On Victoria Beckham: Victoria Beckham sweater ($690), skirt ($1990), and sunglasses
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On Celine Dion: Thom Browne bag
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On Kerry Washington: Mansur Gavriel Wool Cashmere Oversized Coat ($678); Tanya Taylor Eloisa Sweater ($365); J Brand jeans; Stuart Weitzman boots
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WHO: Sarah Jessica Parker
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Jennifer Lopez: Sally LaPointe sweater and cropped pants; Valentino sunglasses; Anya Hindmarch sneakers
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WHO: Jane Fonda
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WHO: Yolanda Hadid
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On Cindy Crawford: Acne Studios Jensen Boots ($560); Saint Laurent bag
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Next, check out the skinny jean styling mistakes celebs over 40 never make.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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