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.
Mare Mare
Halter Tie Top Blue
$118.00
Anthropologie
Bardot
Toni Cowl Halter Top Orange
$109.00
Anthropologie
Maeve
Halter Sweater Tank Top Purple
$98.00
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
-58%
Skies Are Blue Clothing
Roma Studded Velvet Blazer In Brown
$50.00
$118.00
ShopSimon
endless rose
Velvet Blazer in Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$110.00
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.
Thatch
Oriana Cuff in 14K Gold Plated at Nordstrom
$180.00
Nordstrom
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.
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
AG Saige Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans Gray
$245.00
Anthropologie
Pinko
Wanda Jeans - Blue
$230.27
Italist
7 For All Mankind
Slim Low-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans Blue
$238.00
Anthropologie
7 For All Mankind
Alexa Jeans - Blue
$233.79
Italist
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.
HUGO BOSS
B1447S Pilot Sunglasses - Gray
$111.78
Italist
Max Mara
MM0164 Oversized Shield Design Sunglasses - Rose gold
$208.12
Italist
Max Mara
MM0051 Sunglasses - Tan Brown
$208.12
Italist
Ferragamo
SF2029SE Thick-Rimmed Pilot Sunglasses - Red
$128.41
Italist
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!
-41%
Msgm
off-shoulder textured top - women - Polyamide/Cotton - 38 - Green
$234.00
$398.00
FARFETCH
Dolce & Gabbana
Nylon Logo Lace Leggings - Green
$180.06
Italist
Norma Kamali
Reversible Marissa One-Piece Green
$49.99
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.
Liu Jo
Removable Floral-Embroidered Collar Shirt - Blue
$245.49
Italist
Polo Ralph Lauren
Corduroy Shirt - Brown
$232.71
Italist
Luca Faloni
Blue Fine Stripe Shirt Size M
$101.30
HEWI
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!
Cole Haan
Womens Insulated Twill Trench Coat - Black Size Medium
$328.00
Cole Haan
Damson Madder
Jerry 100% Cotton Cropped Trench Coat Jacket Green
$300.00
Anthropologie
Cole Haan
Womens Insulated Twill Trench Coat - Beige Size Medium Brown
$328.00
Cole Haan
Pilcro
100% Cotton Double-Breasted Trench Coat Jacket Beige
$188.00
Anthropologie
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!
Elisabetta Franchi
Lungo Dress - Black
$331.97
Italist
Mac Duggal
Embellished Floral Lace Open Back Gown Black
$498.00
Neiman Marcus
Elisabetta Franchi
Lungo Dress - Black
$331.97
Italist
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.
Semicouture
Viscose-Linen Blazer - White
$491.59
Italist
Theory
Oversized Straight Linen-Blend Blazer White
$129.99
Rue La La
Majestic Filatures
French Terry One-Button Blazer White
$270.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-40%
Kenneth Cole
Blazer with Detachable Shirt Inset in Black Multi/pure White at Nordstrom, Size Medium
$101.40
$169.00
Nordstrom
Original text and content: Zeinab Saidoun
