These Christmas outfits for women over 40 are basically my holiday wish list, just in outfit form.
Soft knits for Christmas morning. Grown-up dinner looks. A lot of deep red and velvet. And a little sparkle for the parties.
Here’s what I love about dressing for Christmas past 40.
You already know your best trouser length, where you like a waist to hit, and which shoes you’ll actually survive a whole evening in.
So the only real decision left is the mood.
And no, there are no light-up sweaters in here. I promise.
Cozy & Easy
Let’s start where Christmas actually starts. On the couch, coffee going cold, surrounded by wrapping paper you swore you’d finish last week.
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Polished & Grown-Up
Then comes the dinner where somebody’s mom is definitely going to notice your shoes. These are for that.
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Rich & Festive
Velvet, plaid, that deep berry red.
Honestly, this was my favorite section to pull together, because it’s the one that really looks like Christmas.
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Sparkle After Dark
My one rule for holiday parties? One sparkly piece is plenty.
A sequin top with your favorite jeans already does the job, so let everything else stay quiet.
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Picking just one of these Christmas outfits for women over 40 is the hard part, I know.
If it were me, I’d probably live in red knits and velvet trousers from the 24th straight through to New Year’s.
So which way are you leaning this Christmas: cozy, polished, or full sparkle?
