25 Stylist Secrets to Staying Chic, No Matter Your Age

“I’m not into trends for people of any age, really. Everyone should be timeless, chic, and sophisticated. Some staples you should have are a white blazer, a cream blouse, and a black sweater; pieces that won’t fade away.” —Ashley Pruitt

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“A lot of women tend to wear big statement necklaces and I think that more often than not it looks unsophisticated and cheap. It can make an outfit pop in the wrong way. It’s chicer to err on the side of minimalism.” —Andrew Gelwicks

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“Accessories are fun! While they are of course functional, they can be transformational for your outfit. A lot of designers are playing around with bag sizes—oversized, super tiny. A woman carrying a ‘power’ bag demands attention.” —Andrew Gelwicks

“More than anything, it’s really important to have your bra properly fitted. That’s a staple every woman should have in their closet and they should be fitted for it rather than just going to the store and guessing their size.” —Paul Cavaco

“Jane Fonda wore this amazing Brandon Maxwell gown to the 2017 Emmys and it was a huge pop of color. Since seeing that on her I’m so into it, especially on older people. It’s sophisticated and young but not immature or obnoxious.” —Andrew Gelwicks

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“A crisp white button down is the perfect piece every woman should have. It looks polished but can be worn running errands, and it can go from day to night. It’s a hero piece.” —Negar Ali Kline

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“Dark denim is more polished whereas a light denim reads a bit more casual. In a professional setting, dark denim is a safe choice but more important than the wash of the denim is the fit.” —Negar Ali Kline

“I think that after a certain age your skirt should really be at or below the knee, no matter how beautiful your legs are. It looks more appropriate and it doesn’t look like you’re trying to look young.” —Paul Cavaco

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“Having your nails manicured goes a long way. It’s really all of the little details that make you look good.” —Paul Cavaco

“A lot of the women I dress have a certain area of their body that they don’t feel as confident of. If you’re going to be more conservative with one part of your body then you need to compensate by highlighting another area. Have a leg moment if you don’t want to draw attention to your shoulders.” —Andrew Gelwicks

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“Wearing the proper shapewear underneath everything helps to give you smooth lines.” —Julia Perry

“While women at fifty know who they are and are authentic to their style, I think there’s no reason why they can’t be a little daring and try something new. Whether that be a print or a new color, I don’t think there should be limitations.” —Negar Ali Kline

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“A scarf is extremely multi-purpose. A silk scarf can be tied at the neck or draped over your shoulders in the evening.” —Negar Ali Kline

“Carolina Herrera wears a white button down with a ball gown skirt and it’s so chic. It’s sort of unexpected to pair those two items together but it works really well.” —Negar Ali Kline

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“Stomach and arms are typically the two spots women are most worried about. If you’re wearing a dress with draping or ruching it can help the stomach area.” —Ashley Pruitt

“Typically speaking, oversized items are hard to pull off. It’s usually flattering to define your waist.” —Negar Ali Kline

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“Every woman should have a nice pair of black high heels.” —Paul Cavaco