Fashion for Women Over 40   You’ve passed the 40-year-old
milestone people once referred to as “middle-aged,” a term than
conjures visions of a woman past her prime. Maybe you have
teenage daughters who now get the attention you used to attract.
The answer is not to dress like a teenager yourself just because
you can; that only makes you look older. On the other hand, you
don’t have to look like a frump with elastic pants and sensible
shoes. As a 40-something, a wonderful world of fantastic clothes
is just waiting for you to explore.  What to Avoid  Fashion guru
Tim Gunn says that once you turn 40, avoid six items: low-rise
jeans, capri pants, double-breasted blazers, horizontal stripes,
jackets that hit mid-thigh and pleated pants. These rules,
however, only apply to heavy women. If you are toned and slim,
you can wear some of Gunn’s don’ts. For example, if you are in
shape and have long legs, you’ll look good in capri pants. The
same goes for a double-breasted jacket — go ahead and wear one
if you are slim.