It's easier to be sexy and sophisticated at 40.Young enough to do whatever you please with the benefit of hindsight, experience and commonsense.
Step 1: You should keep the makeup that suits you.
If you like your style, keep it.Get some advice on changing it.We all need a change now and then, not just because we've turned 40, but because it does us good to look good and to update when we feel bad.
Step 2: If you want, wear a mini-skirt.
Old fashioned nonsense about not wearing this because of your age is out of date.If you have great legs, you're not going to let them go.Think of all those great women in their 40s wearing what they know looks good on them and not listening to a 16 or 26 year old telling you what to wear.Not from the clothing, but from what's inside.
Step 3: If you want a sexy and dignified look, follow the rule of two.
You should split your time between top and bottom.The categories are tight and revealing.If your top is revealing, keep it plain.Keep the top modest if the bottom is revealing.Wear it with a jacket if it's low cut.A knee-skirt can look good if you have nice calves.If your daily requirement is suits in conservative colors, add interesting quirks.A black business suit with a high-quality silk, black and turquoise top can be worn with turquoise heels.
Step 4: Your shoes are sexy, but dignified.
Heels are good if they work for you.The kitten-heel is very trendy and business like.It's not a good idea to tell you how to wear a shoe.You know what works best.
Step 5: The hair is being updated.
Many women get into a bad habit of forgetting their hair needs.Set things straight with an honest appraisal from a good hairdresser.You will feel like a new woman.
Step 6: As usual, exercise.
Never stop working out.This will make you look younger and will improve your emotional health.It helps to guard against future issues such as osteoporosis and breast cancer.
Step 7: Stand tall and strong.
You're beautiful in your 40s.If you start saving now, you'll be wealthier and you will still be the wonderful woman that you have always been.Don't let the media, misguided youth and outdated notions tell you otherwise.