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1. Black and White

Nothing looks crisper than black and white in your wardrobe. Add graphic prints or just pair black and white solid pieces together for a whiff of springy freshness.

Want to kick it up a notch? Try mixing black-and-white prints like Vogue editor Anna Wintour does here. Tricky, but done right (and black and white is the easiest combo to mix and match) it can be really chic.

More current style info for women over 40:

• Dos and Don'ts of Wearing Pink After 40
• 11 Looks to Try in '11
• Too Old to Wear Retro?