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2. Florals

No need to wait for actual flowers to bloom in the ground to break out the floral prints. Pretty floral prints — like this one on Susan Sarandon — work year round.

Not one for straight-up florals? Abstract florals (like Susan's) or watercolor/painterly effects give the same vibrance and depth as a floral.

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?