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Lots of us get blamed for ripping off teenage styles for ourselves. But there are some places that even the bravest midlife fashionista wouldn't dare to venture. See for yourself which styles we can't imagine an over-40 woman trying to wear.

Kim Kardashian in leopard print jumpsuit

Wendy Rule in a dress that looks like a prom dress

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Too Old to Have an Opinion on Fashion?

Comment makes me wonder about style's expiration date.

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 12, 2011

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I plan on being stylish into my senior years. Why do some youngsters have a problem with that?

A blog comment said I was 'too old to have an opinion on fashion.' Since when is middle-age elderly?

Too Old to Dress So Young?

Bubblegum popsters Debbie Gibson and Tiffany: 40-somethings who dress too young.

By: Cynthia Nellis

July 29, 2011

59 Comments

Tiffany and Debbie Gibson need some tips for dressing in age-appropriate looks

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Singers Tiffany (left) and Debbie Gibson look like they pulled these get-ups (ca. 1989?) from the mothballs for recent appearances.

Bubblegum pop stars Tiffany and Debbie Gibson are hitting the stage -- at 40-something -- in looks that are waaaaaaaay too young.

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Too Old to Wear Hair Feathers?

Sure, Steven Tyler wears hair feathers, but what about the rest of us?

By: Cynthia Nellis

May 11, 2011

5 Comments

Lauren Hutton with hair feather extensions

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Lauren Hutton sported hair feathers at a gala.

Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Lauren Hutton have all been spotted wearing hair feathers. Wait a minute: Lauren Hutton?

The hair feathers trend is sweeping the U.S.; look for it to become even bigger during the summer (feathers and the beach just seem to go together.)

The feathers range from long, thin brightly colored feathers to chunkier feathers worn Native American-style behind the ear. They can be put in like extensions at pricey salons (like at Sally Hershberger) or done DIY with removable clasps.

Too Old to Wear Neon Colors?

Ultra bright neon colors are everywhere. Can we pull them off?

By: Cynthia Nellis

January 19, 2012

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Neon yellow pumps and a neon pink dress on Ginnifer Goodwin -- just two neon brights from the red carpet so far.

Eye-popping neon colors are the latest trend. But how old is too old to pull them off?

10 Things I Was Going to Try in 2011 (But Didn’t)

From tattoos to jumpsuits, the style things I missed out on.

By: Cynthia Nellis

December 29, 2011

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In 2012, I want to try fake lashes like Kris Jenner wears. Plus nine other things that I never got around to doing in 2011...

These 10 things were on my must-try list, but I went the whole year without doing them. Maybe in 2012...

Just Say 'No' to Bright Tights

Pink is flattering, just not on your legs...

By: Cynthia Nellis

December 12, 2011

1 Comment

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Everyone makes fashion mistakes, like Kate Flannery in these hot pinl tights. But Kate Flannery has a good style and has shown off her chic before.

Pink is flattering over 40; just not on your legs...

Too Old to Wear a Sheer Dress?

Susan Sarandon doesn't quite pull off this statement dress.

By: Cynthia Nellis

November 15, 2011

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Susan Sarandon is just the latest in a line of several celebs (including Kate Winslet) who wore the infamous Stella McCartney sheer dress.

This infamous sheer Stella McCartney dress looked great on younger stars. But what about Susan Sarandon?

Too Old to Wear a Sexy Halloween Costume?

It's a little risque for me, but I'm going to go for it.

By: Cynthia Nellis

October 25, 2011

1 Comment

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If you've still got it, should you flaunt it this Halloween?

My costume is a bit risque, but I think I can still pull it off.

Too Old to Wear It? | style

7 Styles Midlifers are Too Smart to Wear

You aren't likely to catch these tacky styles on women over 40.

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 29, 2011

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Too Old to Have an Opinion on Fashion?

Comment makes me wonder about style's expiration date.

By: Cynthia Nellis

August 12, 2011

3 Comments

Source: Getty Images

I plan on being stylish into my senior years. Why do some youngsters have a problem with that?

A blog comment said I was 'too old to have an opinion on fashion.' Since when is middle-age elderly?

Too Old to Dress So Young?

Bubblegum popsters Debbie Gibson and Tiffany: 40-somethings who dress too young.

By: Cynthia Nellis

July 29, 2011

59 Comments

Source: Getty Images

Singers Tiffany (left) and Debbie Gibson look like they pulled these get-ups (ca. 1989?) from the mothballs for recent appearances.

Bubblegum pop stars Tiffany and Debbie Gibson are hitting the stage -- at 40-something -- in looks that are waaaaaaaay too young.

Too Old to Wear It? | style

Too Old to Wear Hair Feathers?

Sure, Steven Tyler wears hair feathers, but what about the rest of us?

By: Cynthia Nellis

May 11, 2011

5 Comments

Source: Getty Images

Lauren Hutton sported hair feathers at a gala.

Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Lauren Hutton have all been spotted wearing hair feathers. Wait a minute: Lauren Hutton?

The hair feathers trend is sweeping the U.S.; look for it to become even bigger during the summer (feathers and the beach just seem to go together.)

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Ultra bright neon colors are everywhere. Can we pull them off?

From tattoos to jumpsuits, the style things I missed out on.

Pink is flattering, just not on your legs...

Susan Sarandon doesn't quite pull off this statement dress.

It's a little risque for me, but I'm going to go for it.

You aren't likely to catch these tacky styles on women over 40.

Comment makes me wonder about style's expiration date.

Bubblegum popsters Debbie Gibson and Tiffany: 40-somethings who dress too young.

All your middle-aged fashion questions answered.

Sure, Steven Tyler wears hair feathers, but what about the rest of us?

Ultra bright neon colors are everywhere. Can we pull them off?

From tattoos to jumpsuits, the style things I missed out on.

Pink is flattering, just not on your legs...

Susan Sarandon doesn't quite pull off this statement dress.

It's a little risque for me, but I'm going to go for it.

You aren't likely to catch these tacky styles on women over 40.

Comment makes me wonder about style's expiration date.

Bubblegum popsters Debbie Gibson and Tiffany: 40-somethings who dress too young.

All your middle-aged fashion questions answered.

Sure, Steven Tyler wears hair feathers, but what about the rest of us?

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