Let’s Break EVERY Fashion Rule For Women Over 40 - Game-Changing!

Let's talk about fashion rules and how you can break them at any age!

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Rule #1 | Mini Skirts | 05:45

Rule #2 | Plunging Neckline | 08:45

Rule #3 | Leather Pants | 10:30

Rule #4 | Cutouts | 12:38

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“Erin Busbee, a Telluride, Colo., blogger who specializes in over-40 fashion, agrees that “a lot of it comes down to the placement.” She suggests cutouts that fall just under the bust or at the sides of the waist. “If you have strategically placed cutouts they can look classy and sophisticated.”

Rule #5 | Crop Tops | 16:48

Rule #6 | Rompers | 18:08

Rule #6 | Bold Colors & Loud Prints

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[antoinettejoubert]

I agree 100%! I am 71 and do all the things you talk about. I am fit and slim and wear just whatever makes me happy and feeling good💖

[reneejohnson]

Love this video Erin! I'm 54 and have a bright, crayon purple winter coat that I have been wearing since I was in my 30s. It is the burst of happy color I need in the bleak Midwinter. And, almost every time I wear it, people young and old are kind enough to comment on how much they love the bright color in winter. I hope I'm fortunate enough to still be wearing it in my 70s and 80s! 💜

[laceyr_]

I loved What Not to Wear! Some people really needed the help 😂 I also loved Carmindy's segments bc I learned to do a 5 minute makeup routine from her, which I still do today. I did feel, though, that towards the end of the show's run S & C were dressing everyone in the same way ... which became boring and predictable. Interestingly enough, it is what I'm noticing these days too. Especially in NYC. Everyone dresses in the same way...either in a yoga outfit or in the same predictable influencer style with the same designer handbags, same oversized blazer or coat, same chunky boots or sneakers, same Mom jeans, baggy jeans or silk skirt, same crop tops etc. It's so boring! I wish people embraced themselves and their true individual styles more instead of being influenced by the same trends. 🤷‍♀️ Btw, take the tuxedo dress to Paris!

[birthdaybash]

I loved the What not to Wear show; sorry you saw it as negative. I think they reached out to the extremely challenged, so they had to put the spotlight on the wrong … then mostly emphasizing what works for your body type. Regardless, I enjoy your presentation as well. Both approaches teach us how to complement our figure while staying current. Love your suggestions and the way you include all of us.

[JamieReviewsStuff]

Hard to believe that show came out 20 years ago! 😮 I absolutely loved it and probably watched every episode, but I was in my 20s. Wonder how I’d feel about it in my 40s. I think the older I get the less I care about what everybody else thinks or the “rules.” The added benefit of getting older and wiser.

And yes…the ol crop top. Two weeks ago I wore my first crop top to the gym. I was nervous, and when I got there I immediately received a compliment on how cute my shirt was. I’ll probably never have lower abs, but thank goodness for high waisted leggings and upper abs! 😜

[lidijazivanovic]

I'm so glad that you reminded us to stop saving our nice outfits for special occasions! Every day should be special! We will feel and look beautiful wearing clothes that we picked with so much care - it should not be a one-time deal 😉

[t.j.]

Halleluiah! As a 65-year-old that moved from downtown to the country in Texas, I had to ignore what others thought of my style. I need to be true to myself and self-expression in clothing. Hugs from Texas❤

[rainbowyahi]

Gosh, this video gave me so many feelings. I tried to remember the last time I didn’t give a crap about what people thought of my outfits I was a teenager in the nineties, when it was hip to look unpolished and unladylike. Now I’ve changed my style to be more refined and classy and find that I derive my outfit enjoyment from what others think about how I look, particularly since putting on weight. I need back some of that teenage rebelliousness. 😊

[Pharmie]

I’m 43 and have gotten more compliments about my style from strangers over the last year than I ever have in my whole life! I wear what makes me feel good—and that definitely includes bold colors, mini skirts, and prints! Loved this video!! ❤

[kcc]

I’m prob gonna get crap for this but i don’t have issues with women dressing a certain way over a certain age, bc really, how does one even know how old you are? I am 46 and i look like I’m in my early to mid 30s. My issue is more with women not dressing appropriately for their body types. For example, if you’re a DD chest, perhaps you try not to squeeze into an XS top. 😬

[jessiehyberger]

Love, love, love this video!! Your emphasis on wearing what makes you feel amazing is so empowering!! I've been trying new things to wear because of your videos Erin, thank you!! It's been a catalyst for building up my self-esteem something I've struggled with my whole life. I feel amazing in my jeans which are high-waisted and have wide legs!! My 21-year-old daughter has given me compliments on those jeans and even bought a pair herself! I also love wearing a bold lipstick color!! These are just a few examples of how I've incorporated your tips into my life. Thanks so much Erin, you rock!!

[eijaananda]

I love this ❤ and at 53 I wear mini skirts, leather pants, and plunging necklines. People have commented I have great style. A man I was on a date with, commented I have an energy of a 30-year-old. I'm not wild and crazy, I'm a typical calm and collected Libra, but I have a fun spirit and what I wear emphasizes that energy.

[evasccl]

Hi Erin!
I always watch your videos, I am not the kind to comment though :D So I thought I should expand today on this one hahahaha. I believe that as we get older embracing ourselves with grace, allows us to be ourselves and express ourselves comfortably in many different ways, and surely, clothing is one of them!! :)
It is a blessing to be alive, and each day is unique like each one of us, you are an original and therefore, have no energy to compare yourself to others, but to spread your wings and fly un-apologetically!
I love bold colours and fun chic to wear, colours that make my smile and eyes pop, a deep v neckline for a little spice ;) you know you need for certain occasions that you feel sparkly and bubbly :D I believe we define what we wear with intention, ... i think of each of us as flowers, blooming on their own and gorgeous when together!
Thank you for your videos, they are so fun, and I particularly love your personal softness and gentleness with a good dose of elegance and "chickyness" too ;) You are a beautiful person, simply because you are yourself and you have your very own light that brights the hearts of those who get to watch your videos... that is a gift! Thank you Erin. Big hug from my heart to yours xx

[millymay]

I don’t believe in ‘ageing’ I believe in levelling up! If you are level 45 now, just think how much more confidence, self love and experience you will have when you reach level 50, it gets better and better. Be positive, enjoy every level and don’t spend a moment worrying about whatever age you are, it’s just a number!

[huanita]

As a chubby kid with a very strict and criticizing Asian mom, I only started wearing sexier, more fitted clothes in my late 20s, after I learned to eat healthier and exercise. I feel like I've only just started to enjoy being more creative with styling in my late 30s as I've learned more about what I like with more economic freedom. Really appreciate you putting the message out there that we should be free to dress how we like after our 40s💃

[victoriajacobs]

I love this video, Erin. Thank you! I need the reminder to value myself enough to wear things that make me happy. This video reminded me of an incident. About a year ago I was driving to my dentist whose office is in an outdoor mall. I saw a mom walking between shops with her daughter, who was about four years old. The dear girl was in head to toe sequins. She sparkled, and she was loving it! I thought about the fact that there's a period of girlhood when it's acceptable to wear sequins any day and every day, and how delightful that is. And, I thought, you know.... I've seen some older ladies in the grocery store on a random Wednesday morning wearing their sequin top with joy on their faces. So I think at some age, maybe that time comes back! And, I have moments of wondering, I'm 52, am I there yet???

[romana.in.wonderland]

I am 45 and lusted for leather leggings for some years. I supposed I might not wear them often enough as I am over 40. Got one pair two years ago and used them so often! I will get so much wear out of them in the upcoming years as I love how these pants look and feel.
I learned from this example to follow my instincts and not listen to the mean questioning voice (inside and outside).
Edit: wow! You look wonderful in the romper with the long sleeves! Such a beauty!

[tplayspiano]

The What not to Wear show was hilarious, I miss it. Nearly 3 decades later, I still laugh at having given away two pairs of real leather pants while in my 40s because I felt I was too old to wear them. It took me five years to forgive my body for changing due to menopause, but now, like you. I realize how wonderful it is to be this age and to be healthy and still be able to have fun with fashion. No plunging neckline for this girl however, not in the past, not today not ever. 😁

[genahicks]

I had NO IDEA how to shop, dress or flatter my body type until What Not to Wear. I LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!! Back then, we didn't have YouTube, Instagram, etc. I know they were super sarcastic and sometimes much too rigid and judgmental, but I still felt their love. They weren't as progressive as we are now as a society, which isn't ideal. But the reality is that people ARE passed by in some professional (and other) settings based on appearance. And some of us aren't pleased with our own look; we just don't know what to do differently! Love you, Erin!

[joycepenn]

I loved your message...dress in what you feel best in no matter the age!! Thanks, Erin!