5 Stunning Trends Cool Women Over 45 Are Wearing Now

Ready for a digestible roundup of stunning trends? Because these ladies ahead are the queens of dressing to the nines day in and day out. Whenever I am in need of a sartorial pick-me-up, I always turn to two of my favorite It girls who just so happen to be over 45. To me, age is irrelevant when it comes to fashion and style, and the below images will prove exactly that. When it comes to the women's style featured here, it is clear that they always pay attention to the finer details of an outfit. After taking a deep dive into their recent looks, I was able to identify five trends that resulted in a stunning outfit every time.

Ahead, discover the stunning trends these women are taking a strong liking to right now. In this context, stunning doesn't have to mean unapproachable or "fancy." Instead, the stunning nature of each trend is revealed in the little things like the architectural chain strap on a handbag or the rich-looking addition of a milky white coat. Scroll down to read exactly what we mean.

"Tissue" Tops

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The longer you look at "tissue" tops, the more stunning they become. Their visibly delicate nature makes them eye-catching for more reasons than one. As a wearer, your outfit options are endless, as these thin stylish layering pieces will go with almost anything. 

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'80s Glam

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The '80s made a major comeback this spring season, particularly in the party-dressing arena. Think puffy sleeves, bubble hems, metallic ruffles, and sequins galore. This is one trend that brings back the kind of glamour that has a bit more nostalgia attached to it. 

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Large luxurious links are here to make all of your handbag woes that much more elevated. No matter how big or small your bag is, this massive chain trend has officially worked its way down from jewelry to carryalls, and the result is nothing short of breathtaking. 

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Milky Coats

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Sticking to an all-black coat is pretty much the norm if you live somewhere that's freezing all the time, so to switch things up a bit, women have been opting for all-white coats (and sometimes looks overall) to breathe some fresh air into their otherwise dark winter wardrobe. 

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Sweet Necklines

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Daringly sweet and stunning necklines have infiltrated the ready-to-wear market this season, with Khaite's ribbed knits and Bottega's ruched plunging necklines leading the pack. However, it's the sweetheart neckline that we find the most striking. From knitwear to cocktail dresses, this is one neckline we're leaning into this spring.

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Editorial Director

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.