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Three women over 40 wearing olive, blue and navy STAPLE columns of color in a warm California courtyard.

What Is a Column of Color in Fashion After 40?

Learn what a column of color means in fashion and how to build one with matching sets, close shades and denim after 40.

Three women over 40 styling the fern-green Willow blouse with STAPLE jeans and trousers.

How to Style an Embroidered Blouse After 40: 3 ...

Style one embroidered blouse for the weekend, work and dinner with three practical STAPLE outfit formulas for women over 40.

Women over 40 wearing balanced STAPLE outfits in a warm California courtyard.

What Is the Rule of Thirds in Fashion After 40?

Learn how the fashion rule of thirds uses tucks, waistlines, layers and hems to create balanced, comfortable outfits after 40.

Women over 40 wearing coordinated STAPLE fall capsule wardrobe outfits.

Fall Capsule Wardrobe After 40: 7 Easy STAPLE O...

Build a polished fall capsule wardrobe after 40 with seven easy STAPLE outfit formulas using denim, knits, trousers, dresses and light layers.

Woman over 40 wearing cropped STAPLE jeans with ballet flats.

How to Wear Cropped Jeans With Ballet Flats Aft...

Cropped jeans and ballet flats are back in an easier, more polished way. Learn the most flattering ankle length and five outfit formulas to wear now and into fall.

Women over 40 wearing coordinated STAPLE smart-casual outfits.

What Is Smart Casual for Women Over 40? 5 Easy ...

A clear, practical guide to smart casual for women over 40, with five repeatable outfit formulas built around polished comfort and real-life movement.