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Dresses For Women 40+
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While I don't believe that your age should define your style, I do know that most women over 40 want (and don't want) certain details in their dresses. Personally, when I turned 40, I wanted dresses that weren't too revealing, tight, sheer or cheap.  I look for dresses that are well made, classic in style, and somewhat modest. Here's what I've found and am loving right now…
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Spring Dresses
 
Summer Dresses
 
Fall Dresses
 
Winter & Holiday Dresses
 
Cocktail Dresses & Formal Gowns
 
Activewear Dresses

Spring Dresses

Chic, classic and figure flattering spring dresses for women 40+.

 
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Navy and white is classic for spring.  This dress is a cool comfortable 52% TENCEL ™ Modal 48% cotton and it's machine washable.
Imogen Collared Jersey Dress - French Navy and Ivory Stripe
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Bedautiful relaxed shirtdress
Martha Godet Maxi Shirt Dress - Blue, Kaleidoscopic Paisley
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A slip dress can be dressed up and styled in so many ways.  This one has a beautiful graphic floral print for spring or summer.
Eloise Cupro Slip Dress - Black and Ivory Rose Print
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Petite?  Me too.  And it's so hard to find dresses! This beautiful printed dress comes in petite sizes.
Petite Linen Viscose Border Print Floral Woven Short Dress
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Summer Dresses

Easy summer dresses that don't need very much styling. Just add sandals and go!

 
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Elegant maxi dress for a summer party or date night.
Silk Halter Maxi Dress
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This dress seems to flatter every body type.  It's kinda like magic.
Anthropologie's Somerset Maxi Dress Review - Fashionipa
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Fall Dresses

Dresses for chilly weather, fall activities and Thanksgiving.

 
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A beautiful dress for a fall party or Thanksgiving.  A unique combination of a button-front and wrap dress.  Machien washable!
Farm Rio Miranda Long-Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
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A sweater dress with a waist-defining belt. Perfect for a chilly day!
Maeve Long-Sleeve Mock-Neck Tie-Waist Mini Dress | Anthropologie
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An artfully placed print, on an easy to wear dress.
Harvest Iva Maxi Dress
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A fit and flare dress that you can dress up for cocktails, or wear with a blazer for work events, or a cardiagn for Thanksgiving.
Roja Ellison Dress
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The many wasy you can wear a slip dress…
Fall Trend: The Square Neck Midi Slip Dress
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Organic cotton stretch dress with an extra long belt so that you can style it your way.
PACT Women's Plum Fit & Flare Tie Wrap Dress 3XL
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If you live somewhere warm, but want to dress for fall…
PACT Women's Scattered Sprigs Tandoori Fit & Flare Midi Dress RZ
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Easy organic cotton shirt dress in a fall favorite color…
Averi Organic Cotton Shirt Dress - Olive Green
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Bestselling dress by Anthropologie (it's SO flattering) with long sleeves for fall.
The Somerset Mini Dress: Long-Sleeve Edition
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A maxi dress for lunch, brunch, church or work.
Crinkle chiffon sheer long-sleeve dress in cherry print
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Winter & Holiday Dresses

Dresses for holiday parties and New year's Eve.  Cozy dresses for winter.  

 
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Sparkle and shine, but be comfortable too…
Stretch-Sequin Maxi Dress
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This midi dress comes in red or black - both perfect for a holiday party!
Mock Neck Midi Dress
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Black lace is a holiday classic.  Wear this one with kitten heels or pumps with a pointed toe, and statement earrings to finish the look.
Lace Midi Dress
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Gorgeous draped style for holiday parties…
Stretch-Crepe Maxi Dress
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The slip is detachable, so you can wear your own (I would choose a longer one) …
Lace Maxi Dress
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A flatterign fit and flare dress…
Micah Drape Occasion Dress
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Waist defining but not clingy.  Perfect for hosting your holiday party.
High Neck Tiered Velvet Dress - Night Blue
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I have this in black and it is equally beautiful and comfortable!
Astral Silk Maxi Dress
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Beautiful knit dress that you can dress up with jewelry.
Dore Diamond Pointelle Midi Dress - Black
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A comfortable dress in party-ready velvet…
The Somerset Maxi Dress: Velvet Edition
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Stay warm in this cozy maxi sweater dress.
Sweater Maxi Dress | Madewell
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A maxi sweater dress in luxurious cashmere…
Spring Street featherweight cashmere V-neck sweater-dress
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Cocktail Dresses & Formal Gowns

Formal gowns for weddings, galas, parties and ther celebrations.  

 
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A sophisticated long dress with a beautiful floral print.
Vialla Dress
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Stunning dress.  Take a look at the back!
Silk Cowl-Neck Backless Maxi Dress
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A simple silhouette with beautiful details.
ALBEE DRESS | BLACK
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A romantic dress.  If the constellation pritn insn't your style, take a look at the other 9 options…
CALLUNA DRESS | ZODIAC CONSTELLATION
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Beautiful dress for a holiday party, wedding or cocktail party…
Brown Embellished Cap Sleeve A Line Dress
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For a chilly event or when you just want to keep your arms covered.
Embellished 1/2 Sleeve A Line Dress
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A modest gown with plenty of style.
Beaded High Neck Bishop Sleeve Satin Gown
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Dramatic black and white dress in petite sizing.
Petite Fluid Tailored Color Block Side Pleated Midi Dress
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Petite beaded gown!
Petite Embellished And Beaded Woven Maxi Dress
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Bequtiful floral print in a ruffled slip dress…
Ruffle slip dress in floral viscose chiffon
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Activewear Dresses

Dresses to wear on active days, or to and from your workout!

 
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For a chily day at your kids' race/game/meet.  Wear with tights leggings for extra warmth.
Cozy Karma 1/2 Zip Dress
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A mini dress for a cool day.  I have two sweatdshirts in this fabric and they are SO soft and comfy.
Coaster Luxe Sweatshirt Dress
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90% SUPIMA® Cotton/10% Elastane machine washable t-shirt dress.  Easy spring/summer style!
Essential Tee Dress
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Athletic dress with built in shorts in a soft fabric.  Machine wash cold, tumble dry low.
lululemon Align™ Dress
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