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
Mare Mare
Sheer Halter Tunic Top Brown
$118.00
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
-30%
endless rose
Jeweled Crop Velvet Blazer in Merlot at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$98.00
$140.00
Nordstrom
-40%
L'agence
Kaisley Embroidered Velvet Single-Breasted Blazer
$465.00
$775.00
Neiman Marcus
-30%
Belle & Bloom
Eternity Velvet Blazer in Dark Teal at Nordstrom, Size Medium Au Blue
$153.96
$219.95
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.
-11%
Talbots
Ocean Depths Stretch Bracelet - Blue Grotto - 001 Talbots
$34.99
$39.50
Talbots
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.
Reiss
Heather Wide Leg Jean
$74.00
Rue La La
-50%
Rag & Bone
Jamie High-Rise Tailored Culotte Jeans Blue
$119.00
$238.00
Neiman Marcus
L.k. Bennett
Shannon Trouser Blue
$33.99
Rue La La
Mother
The Hustler Roller Sneak Jeans Brown
$248.00
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.
Chloé
Chloé Judy oversized sunglasses Beige
$445.00
Mytheresa
I-SEA
Summer Oversized Shield Aviator Sunglasses Pink
$38.00
Anthropologie
Saint Laurent
SL 902 Howl oversized sunglasses Brown
$595.00
Mytheresa
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
$235.00
$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.
Luca Faloni
Blue Fine Stripe Shirt Size M
$101.30
HEWI
Frame Denim
Western Denim Shirt Brown
$85.99
Rue La La
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!
Theory
Oaklane Trench Coat Black
$251.99
Rue La La
Mackintosh
Long Lightweight Brown Trench Coat Size S
$201.27
HEWI
Ellen Tracy
Classic Trench Coat Brown
$79.99
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
Metallic Faux-Wrap A-Line Gown Black
$149.99
Rue La La
Mac Duggal
Ruched Open Back Column Gown Black
$179.99
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
Oversized Straight Linen-Blend Blazer White
$129.99
Rue La La
Theory
Admiral Crepe One-Button Staple Blazer White
$495.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Maeve
Rue Oversized Blazer by Maeve Jacket White
$168.00
Anthropologie
Majestic Filatures
Stretch Linen One-Button Blazer White
$300.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Original text and content: Zeinab Saidoun
