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.
-20%
SIMKHAI
Andrea ribbed-knit halterneck top Beige
£140.00
£175.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Roman
Abstract Halter Neck Stretch Top
£12.00
£30.00
Roman
-2%
Pinko
TOPWEAR - Tops on YOOX.COM Brown
£128.00
£131.00
Yoox.com
-44%
Roman
Metallic Print Halterneck Top Silver
£18.00
£32.00
Roman
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.
-40%
Norma Kamali
Faux leather-trimmed velvet jacket Black
£198.00
£330.00
Mytheresa
-64%
Roman
Studded Velvet Belted Blazer Black
£20.00
£55.00
Roman
AllSaints
Cotton Aleida Velvet Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£289.00
AllSaints
-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton corduroy blazer Green
£385.00
£550.00
Mytheresa
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.
The Diamond Store
8 Inch Havana Lab Men Diamond Box Set Bracelet 0.85ct in 18K Gold Vermeil
£379.00
The Diamond Store
Monica Vinader
Nura Reef wide bangle bracelet - Gold
£398.00
FARFETCH
The Diamond Store
8 Inch Havana Lab Men Diamond Box Set Bracelet 0.85ct in 925 Silver
£379.00
The Diamond Store
Kate Spade New York
Bold Bangle Brown
£175.00
Kate Spade New York
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.
-20%
Frame Denim
Le Slim Palazzo high-rise wide-leg jeans Blue
£216.00
£270.00
Mytheresa
Levi's
726 High Rise Flare Jeans - Womens - 24X32 - Blue
£100.00
Levi's
-40%
A Gold E
Ren high-rise wide-leg jeans Grey
£198.00
£330.00
Mytheresa
-50%
7 For All Mankind
Womens Ladies Jeans Modern Dojo Tailorless Flare Fit - Blue - Size 24 (Waist)
£115.00
£230.00
Secret Sales
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.
Charles & Keith
Lisbeth Tortoiseshell Butterfly Sunglasses
£79.00
Charles & Keith
Ganni
Beige x Ace & Tate Antonio Sunglasses
£190.00
GANNI
Fendi
Oversized Sunglasses - Brown
£310.00
Harvey Nichols
Chloé
Aly oversized square sunglasses Brown
£390.00
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!
-60%
Coperni
Halterneck jersey minidress Green
£171.00
£429.00
Mytheresa
-25%
Dsquared2
ICON Green
£200.00
£267.00
Yoox.com
-40%
Norma Kamali
Diana ruched midi dress Green
£147.00
£245.00
Mytheresa
-50%
L.k. Bennett
Womens Maud Dresses, Blue - Size 6 UK
£225.00
£450.00
Secret Sales
Double denim is cooler than ever, word of Julienne Moore! Her light-wash denim ensemble perfectly fits her own relaxed but always refined style.
GANT
Women Regular Fit Denim Shirt (42) INDIGO Blue
£120.00
GANT
-54%
Dsquared2
TOPWEAR - Denim shirts on YOOX.COM Blue
£155.00
£339.00
Yoox.com
-87%
Chloé
Pre-owned Womens 3/4 Sleeve Shirt in Light Blue Denim - Size Small
£101.00
£800.00
Secret Sales
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!
-30%
Norma Kamali
Belted trench coat Black
£413.00
£590.00
Mytheresa
-30%
AllSaints
Leather Reed Leather Trench, Size: XS Black
£489.00
£699.00
AllSaints
-30%
Norma Kamali
Faux leather trench coat Brown
£311.00
£445.00
Mytheresa
AllSaints
Lyocell/Modal Linnie Relaxed Fit Trench Coat, Size: XS Brown
£299.00
AllSaints
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!
-60%
Staud
Liya ruched jersey and organza gown Black
£172.00
£430.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Serena Bute
Georgette Evening Dress - Black
£145.00
£365.00
Serena Bute
-40%
SIMKHAI
Izel satin gown Black
£483.00
£805.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Needle & Thread
Adeline Floral-embroidered Tulle Gown - Black - 12 (UK16 / XL)
£165.00
£275.00
Harvey Nichols
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.
Roman
Boucle Revere Collar Blazer White
£50.00
Roman
Serena Bute
Wool Double Breasted Blazer - Prince of Wales Check White
£475.00
Serena Bute
Self Portrait
Double-breasted taffeta blazer dress White
£400.00
Mytheresa
-39%
Ermanno Scervino
SUITS and CO-ORDS - Blazers on YOOX.COM White
£199.00
£327.00
Yoox.com
Original text and content: Zeinab Saidoun
