8 Popular Colors Celebrities Over 40 Always Wear

last updated 28 October 2019

Getting older has its perks. You become more confident, more financially stable, your relationships grow, your sense of identity strengthens, and overall you have a firmer grasp on what you like and don't like — especially as it pertains to fashion. The trends you choose to adopt into your wardrobe may change with time as will the shoe heights and closet staples, however when it comes to color palette some might argue that by the time you've been around the block (over 40, perhaps) you know the most versatile and flattering colors to reach for. With this sentiment in mind, we turned to our favorite celebrities in this age range to see if there were any recurring color themes and what we found was, as expected, tres inspiring.

Of course, it goes without saying, no matter your age, skin tone, body shape, and anything else on the docket, you can dress in whatever colors you please. However, if you're curious to see which hues these women have deemed worthy of their year-round wardrobes then continue on for outfits from the likes of Gabrielle Union, Cate Blanchette, Gwyneth Paltrow and many more and shop our picks to start incorporating these colors into your own closet — no matter how old you are.

Offbeat Green

over-40-style-278968-1554073942200-main — Tracee Ellis Ross, 46

over-40-style-278968-1554077402240-main — Cate Blanchett, 49

over-40-style-278968-1554077423248-main — Sanaa Lathan, 47

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Walk of Shame

Slip Dress

Super Saturated Purple

over-40-style-278968-1554077066051-main — Gwyneth Paltrow, 46

over-40-style-278968-1554077083421-main — Julianne Moore, 58

over-40-style-278968-1554077101114-main — Tracee Ellis Ross, 46

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Eywasoula Malibu

Maria Maxi Dress

Non-Basic Black

over-40-style-278968-1554077115967-main — Claire Danes, 39

Editor's Note: Claire Danes will turn 40 on April 12th. Happy early birthday, Claire!

over-40-style-278968-1554077124686-main — Taraji P. Henson, 48

over-40-style-278968-1554077131384-main — Sanaa Lathan, 47

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Mijeong Park

Sleeveless Rib Knit Dress

Royal Blue

over-40-style-278968-1554077145140-main — Naomi Watts, 50

over-40-style-278968-1554077158895-main — Amy Adams, 44

over-40-style-278968-1554077168421-main — Jennifer Lopez, 49

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Mango

Pleated Midi Skirt

Crisp White

over-40-style-278968-1554077182360-main — Nicole Kidman, 51

over-40-style-278968-1554077189494-main — Marisa Tomei, 54

over-40-style-278968-1554077198136-main — Leslie Mann, 47

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H&M

Smocked Top

Cool Grey

over-40-style-278968-1554077217532-main — Gwyneth Paltrow, 46

over-40-style-278968-1554077225709-main — Jennifer Lopez, 49

over-40-style-278968-1554077235393-main — Halle Berry, 52

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Violeta

Flowy Long Jumpsuit

Tomato Red

over-40-style-278968-1554077246368-main — Gabrielle Union, 46

over-40-style-278968-1554077254522-main — Jennifer Connelly, 48

over-40-style-278968-1554077266431-main — Famke Janssen, 54

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Tibi

Full Skirt

Black & White

over-40-style-278968-1554077278656-main — Julia Roberts, 51

over-40-style-278968-1554077286503-main — Viola Davis, 53

over-40-style-278968-1554077295604-main — Tilda Swinton, 58

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Stelen

Julia Double Breasted Blazer

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Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)