10 celebrities over 40 with great style
Fashion knows no age. It doesn’t matter if you’re 18 or 75, you can always tweak the year’s latest trends to fit your style and needs. Nowadays, there are fewer taboos about what you can and can’t wear at certain ages and, as a result, women are reaching their personal style peaks at all times of life.
While Hollywood is notorious for its ageing-woman stigma, female celebrities over 40 are carving their own paths and reminding us that, like a fine wine, the best is yet to come. To salute our style stars over 40, we chose ten A-listers whose style keeps getting better with age.
Stylish and so effortlessly cool, there’s nothing Kerry Washington can’t do. Her colourful, bold, androgynous style is proof that “dressing for your age” is nothing but BS.
-48%
Free People
Brooke Halter Top Black
$29.99
$58.00
Rue La La
-60%
Free People
Brooke Lace Trim Halter Top in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$22.99
$58.00
Nordstrom
-73%
Rag & Bone
Rag & Bone Irina Wool-Blend Halter Top Black
$80.99
$298.00
Rue La La
2. Cate Blanchett (born 1969)
Sorry boys, but no one can wear a suit like Cate Blanchett. From pinstripe to navy to jewel colours, Ms. Blanchett is on the best-dressed list of every red carpet she attends.
-20%
Norma Kamali
Faux leather-trimmed velvet jacket Black
$336.00
$420.00
Mytheresa
-50%
AllSaints
Velvet Blazer Seventh, Womens, Black
$227.50
$455.00
Vitkac
-30%
AllSaints
Aleida Velvet Blazer Black
$335.30
$479.00
AllSaints
Free People
Lotty Velvet Jacket in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$198.00
Nordstrom
Tracee Ellis Ross might be our fave nepo baby of all time! The actress’s style is eclectic, unique, and larger than life, and she seems to collect the coolest pieces out of every collection. It must run in the family.
-73%
Adornia
Adornia Plated Organic Chunky Bangle Bracelet
$25.99
$95.00
Rue La La
Mango
Set of Two Chunky Bangle Bracelets in Beige at Nordstrom
$39.99
Nordstrom
-73%
Adornia
Adornia Plated Wavy Chunky Bangle Bracelet
$25.99
$95.00
Rue La La
Sarah Paulson’s chic and minimalist style, combined with her edgy, short haircut makes her nothing short of a fashion icon. Her super-oversized jeans are one of the biggest denim trends of 2024.
-60%
Department Five
Wide-leg Pop blue jeans with washed effect
$104.64
$261.60
TheDoubleF
Mother
The Hustler Roller Sneak Jeans Brown
$248.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Diesel
Flared jeans 1978 D-Akemi in washed gray
$210.22
TheDoubleF
-61%
Joe's
Joes Jeans Indigo Rinse Wide Leg Ankle Jean
$89.99
$228.00
Rue La La
For a fun day at the stadium with her sons, actress Halle Berry opted for a comfy-yet-chic ensemble, featuring distressed jeans and a chunky high-neck jumper. The piece de resistance? Her oversized 70s-inspired sunglasses, which are super in right now.
-35%
Carrera
64mm Oversize Gradient Aviator Sunglasses in Black White/Grey Shaded at Nordstrom
$107.25
$165.00
Nordstrom
Bright, neon, and jewel tones make dark skin positively glow, and EGOT winner Viola Davis is no exception: she looks radiant in her neon green top!
-44%
Msgm
off-shoulder textured top - women - Polyamide/Cotton - 38 - Green
$217.00
$385.00
FARFETCH
-56%
Gracia
Bodycon Knit Skirt Green
$42.99
$98.00
Rue La La
-55%
Vitelli
Doomboh T-Shirt White / Neon Green
$216.00
$482.00
Slam Jam
-50%
Gracia
Button-Down Blouse Green
$56.99
$114.00
Rue La La
Double denim is cooler than ever, word of Julienne Moore! Her light-wash denim ensemble perfectly fits her own relaxed but always refined style.
-30%
Jack & Jones
R. D.D. ROYAL DENIM DIVISION by JACK & JONES Shirts Orange
$63.00
$90.00
Yoox.com
Beyoncé has been riding the Western wave since the release of her country studio album Cowboy Carter, and this monochrome tan look makes her the chicest cowgirl to ever live. It’s time to invest in a cowboy hat!
-35%
Avec Les Filles
Belted Faux Leather Utility Trench Coat in Whiskey at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$179.99
$278.00
Nordstrom
-55%
Cole Haan
Slick Wool-Blend Flared Trenchcoat
$179.99
$400.00
Rue La La
-50%
London Fog
Double Breasted Trench Coat in Dark Khaki at Nordstrom, Size X-Large Brown
$159.99
$320.00
Nordstrom
Alo
| Oversized Sherpa Trench Jacket in Black, Size: Medium
$298.00
Alo Yoga
Elegant and romantic, Jessica Chastain is nothing short of an IRL Disney princess. Her signature red hair is also the perfect inspo picture to show your hairstylist!
Betsy & Adam
Sequin Mermaid Gown in Black/Gold at Nordstrom, Size 12
$229.00
Nordstrom
-62%
Mac Duggal
Metallic Faux-Wrap A-Line Gown Black
$126.99
$338.00
Rue La La
-56%
Mac Duggal
Metallic Faux-Wrap A-Line Gown Black
$149.99
$338.00
Rue La La
Talking about style icons over 40 without mentioning Victoria Beckham is almost a crime. The former Spice Girl just turned 50 and is looking better than ever! Her style is all about the perfect blend of minimalism and edginess, and we just can’t get enough of it.
Theory
Admiral Crepe One-Button Staple Blazer White
$495.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-6%
Harris Wharf London
Womens Single-Breasted Blazer White
$420.00
$446.00
LUX LAIR
Majestic Filatures
Stretch Linen One-Button Blazer White
$300.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-60%
Nic+Zoe
Seasonless Cotton Blend Blazer in Paper White at Nordstrom, Size 12
$74.99
$188.00
Nordstrom
Original text and content: Zeinab Saidoun
