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.
-47%
Pinko
TOPWEAR - Tops on YOOX.COM Brown
£70.00
£131.00
Yoox.com
-49%
Roman
Shimmer Halterneck Stretch Top Silver
£18.00
£35.00
Roman
-30%
SIMKHAI
Sleeveless Tops, female, Black, M, Stylish Halter Top in Cotton
£213.75
£305.37
Miinto
-41%
Gaëlle Paris
TOPWEAR - Tops on YOOX.COM Black
£63.00
£107.00
Yoox.com
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.
-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
-50%
Serena Bute
Velvet Blazer - Plum Purple
£248.00
£495.00
Serena Bute
-21%
DUSK
Velvet Single Breasted Blazer Blue
£55.00
£70.00
Roman
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.
-40%
Kate Spade New York
Bold Bangle White
£105.00
£175.00
Kate Spade New York
UNCOMMON MATTERS
Swell chunky bangle - Black
£211.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Kate Spade New York
Bold Bangle Black
£105.00
£175.00
Kate Spade New York
Monica Vinader
Nura Reef wide bangle bracelet - Gold
£398.00
FARFETCH
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.
-50%
Frame Denim
The Wide wide-leg jeans Blue
£135.00
£270.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Bogner
Dyna wide fit jeans for women - Dark Denim Blue - 26
£165.00
£275.00
Bogner
7 For All Mankind
Lotta high-rise wide-leg jeans Blue
£210.00
Mytheresa
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.
-26%
Tom Ford
Sunglasses, female, Black, 59 MM, Stylish Sunglasses
£264.92
£356.70
Miinto
Fendi
Oversized Sunglasses - Brown
£310.00
Harvey Nichols
-45%
Saint Laurent
Sunglasses, female, Black, 58 MM, Dune Aviator Sunglasses
£173.00
£314.00
Miinto
Chloé
Aly oversized sunglasses Red
£350.00
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!
-50%
Norma Kamali
Diana asymmetrical mini dress Green
£87.00
£174.00
Mytheresa
Retrofête
Neon Green Sequin Midi Skirt Size S
£110.00
HEWI
-60%
Coperni
Halterneck jersey minidress Green
£171.00
£429.00
Mytheresa
-8%
Diesel
Hoodies, female, Black, XS, Sweatshirt F-Buxt-Hood-P2
£200.08
£217.50
Miinto
Double denim is cooler than ever, word of Julienne Moore! Her light-wash denim ensemble perfectly fits her own relaxed but always refined style.
-67%
La Martina
La Martina Womens long sleeve lapel collar shirt LWC602 - Blue Cotton - Size Small
£56.18
£170.29
Secret Sales
-8%
Inwear
Shirts, female, Blue, 2XL, Feminine Denim Shirt with Ruffle Details
£110.40
£120.00
Miinto
GANT
Women Regular Fit Denim Shirt (40) INDIGO Blue
£120.00
GANT
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!
AllSaints
Lyocell/Modal Linnie Relaxed Fit Trench Coat, Size: XS Brown
£299.00
AllSaints
-51%
Frenken
Shine Oversized Coat Black
£375.00
£759.00
Labels
-30%
AllSaints
Leather Reed Leather Trench, Size: S Black
£489.00
£699.00
AllSaints
-30%
Norma Kamali
Belted trench coat Black
£413.00
£590.00
Mytheresa
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!
-50%
Norma Kamali
Asymmetrical off-shoulder gown Black
£120.00
£240.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Serena Bute
Georgette Evening Dress - Black
£145.00
£365.00
Serena Bute
-60%
Staud
Liya ruched jersey and organza gown Black
£172.00
£430.00
Mytheresa
-55%
Adrianna Papell
Womens Knit Crepe Combo Mesh Gown - Black - Size 10 UK
£89.55
£199.00
Secret Sales
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
-50%
Alice & Olivia
Breann Floral Linen-blend Blazer - Cream - 2 (UK6 / XS) White
£270.00
£540.00
Harvey Nichols
Max Mara
Matollo cotton-blend jersey blazer White
£310.00
Mytheresa
Roman
Linen Mix Blazer White
£55.00
Roman
Original text and content: Zeinab Saidoun
