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.
Pilcro
Beaded Halter Starfish Tank Top Beige
$198.00
Anthropologie
CeCe by Cynthia Steffe
Tiered Halter Bow Tie Top Black
$28.00
Rue La La
AFRM
Gabriella Top Black
$58.00
Anthropologie
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.
Reiss
Parisa Sb Velvet Blazer
$199.99
Rue La La
-40%
L'agence
Kaisley Embroidered Velvet Single-Breasted Blazer
$465.00
$775.00
Neiman Marcus
-30%
endless rose
Jeweled Crop Velvet Blazer in Merlot at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$98.00
$140.00
Nordstrom
-56%
Paige
Kriselle Single-Breasted Velvet Blazer Gray
$190.00
$429.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
Adornia
Chunky Dome Bangle Bracelet
$24.99
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.
L.k. Bennett
Shannon Trouser Blue
$33.99
Rue La La
Mother
The Hustler Roller Sneak Jeans Brown
$248.00
Neiman Marcus
7 For All Mankind
Logan White Stovepipe Jean
$67.99
Rue La La
-50%
Rag & Bone
Jamie High-Rise Tailored Culotte Jeans Blue
$119.00
$238.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
-30%
Poppy Lissiman
Jimbob Oversized Aviator Sunglasses Black
$114.95
$165.00
Anthropologie
Chloé
Chloé Judy oversized sunglasses Beige
$445.00
Mytheresa
I-SEA
Summer Oversized Shield Aviator Sunglasses Pink
$38.00
Anthropologie
Bottega Veneta
63mm Acetate & Metal Aviator Sunglasses
$655.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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!
-40%
Msgm
off-shoulder textured top - women - Polyamide/Cotton - 38 - Green
$238.00
$398.00
FARFETCH
Norma Kamali
Reversible Marissa One-Piece Green
$49.99
Rue La La
-50%
Coperni
Halterneck jersey minidress Green
$234.00
$469.00
Mytheresa
Norma Kamali
Walter One-Piece Green
$89.99
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.
Frame Denim
Western Denim Shirt Brown
$85.99
Rue La La
Tommy Bahama
Ocean Wash Twill Shirt
$53.99
Rue La La
Psycho Bunny
Mens Kervin Lightweight Denim Woven Shirt 423 DENIM BLUE / XXL
$110.00
Psycho Bunny
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!
Avec Les Filles
Funnel-Neck Mid-Length Trench Coat Jacket Green
$188.00
Anthropologie
-30%
Nike
Womens 24.7 PerfectStretch Dri-FIT Oversized Trench Coat in Black | HV3627-010
$140.97
$200.00
Nike
Cole Haan
Insulated Twill Raglan Trench Coat Black
$109.99
Rue La La
Nanushka
Sand Alex Trench Coat Size L Beige
$303.91
HEWI
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!
Mac Duggal
Ruched Open Back Column Gown Black
$179.99
Rue La La
Betsy & Adam
Sequin Mermaid Gown in Black/Gold at Nordstrom, Size 14
$229.00
Nordstrom
Mac Duggal
Metallic Faux-Wrap A-Line Gown Black
$149.99
Rue La La
-27%
Michael Michael Kors
Long Dress Black
$194.00
$264.00
THEBS
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.
Cinq à Sept
Khloe Quilted Vegan Leather Blazer White
$495.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Maeve
Rue Oversized Blazer by Maeve Jacket White
$168.00
Anthropologie
-47%
Circolo 1901
Blazers White
$312.00
$587.00
Yoox.com
Veronica Beard
Ivory Tweed Blazer Size XXS White
$243.12
HEWI
Original text and content: Zeinab Saidoun
