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By age 50, every woman has a fashion formula that makes her feel chic, comfortable and confidant. When we finally find a “look” to love, we stick with it and buy specific items on repeat that become our signature — like striped boatneck tees and leopard shoes. But the real secret to personal style — for experienced shoppers and clothes wearers like us — is to never let it look out of date. These 10 celebrities have a distinctive style all their own. Take a look and get inspired.
1. Sharon Stone: L.A. Glam
Stone, 61, gives sophisticated blazers and pantsuits a sporty edge with track pants and sneakers, and then adds a touch of Old Hollywood with red lipstick, a sleek blonde bob, sunglasses and a polished leather bag. Everything she wears has unexpected details: Her bags are bright blue or red, black leggings are cropped capris worn with an oversized hoodie, the track pants are long and flowing, and the blazer is nipped at the waist for shape. What makes this style work is the opposites-attract theory.
2. Sarah Jessica Parker: Colorful eclectic
Parker, 54, sparks everyday jeans and dresses with glitter, color and details. Her superlong locks — a blend of brown and blonde — hint at a preference for extremes, but it's the “storybook” midi dresses, voluminous skirts, bright Mary Janes with big sparkly buckles (she even wears them with purple socks!) and tailored plaid topcoats in contrasting colors that tell her style tale. Even basic overalls get a stardust touch with scrunched boots and a feminine blouse. What makes this style work is a gutsy attitude and a sense of creativity when getting dressed.
3. Tracee Ellis Ross: Tailored terrific
Ross kicks her style off with an amazing cloud of textured hair that's sometimes knotted, worn in a bun, twisted or cornrowed. Then she goes to town dressing down oversized structured jackets and pantsuits with sneakers, message tees and hoodies, and dressing up shorts with heels. Ross, 47, personalizes bossy pinstripe jackets and coatdresses by knotting a belt or pushing up the sleeves, and even makes couture-chic tailored jumpsuits and funnel neck vests look everyday normal. What makes this style work is treating serious clothes in a casual way and vice versa.
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