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Women over the age of 40 now make up a substantial percentage of the US female population. Some retailers regard us as the future of fashion, since we have a welldeveloped awareness of trends and what flatters us and may have income to spare. But it can become increasingly difficult to fling on garments and look effortlessly chic.

There are defining moments in life when it’s time to take stock of your wardrobe. Once every five years, take a hard look at staple garments, shoes and boots, underwear and swimwear, jackets and going-out outfits. Ask what they say about you. Are you reliving your 20s in your party wear and your wedding night in your underwear? Do dog-walking clothes serve for dates too? Now’s the time to reinvent yourself to flatter your current age and lifestyle.

To keep your wardrobe updated, buy the catwalk edition of fashion magazines each season to see what’s in and what’s not. Not everything you see will necessarily be easy or practical to wear. Look at how perennial labels, such as Chanel and Armani, make slight changes to freshen up a look; see what collections designed by older women, such as Chloe, Donna Karan, and Marni, have to offer.

Don’t cover up in oversized garments. Clothes that fit flatter. Make the most of your best assets: highlight great legs or well-turned ankles in flirty skirts and fabulous shoes; show off a long neck with a bobbed haircut.

Book an appointment with a personal shopper at a department store or a fashion adviser at a highend chain. They will pick out garments that fit, flatter, and update your look with no obligation to buy.

Try clean shapes and simple silhouettes, and invest in a few timeless pieces: a classic trench coat and wrap dress, a fabulous bag, great shoes. Wear stunning jewelry if you feel underdressed in classic chic. Conceal trouble spots with garments that cover the arms, are tailored to flatter a shortened torso, or offer the benefit of a plunging neckline without views of crêpey wrinkles.

In daylight, stand in front of a mirror and hold your favorite garments to your face. Do the colors still suit you? If hair and skin have faded a little, you might need to adapt your palette. Rich tones might suit better than washedout pastels; chocolate or charcoal can be kinder than black; green tones play down flushed cheeks; and creamy tones near the face reflect illuminating light upward.

Before doing a wardrobe clearout, take 6 drops of the Australian Bush Flower Essence Five Corners this is a great remedy for low selfesteem, especially concerning physical appearance. Tune into your sense of self-worth.

If your wardrobe makes every morning a misery, it’s time to detox. Cast away anything that makes you feel fat, items that remind you of failed relationships, and impulse buys with labels still attached. Create a wardrobe containing only clothes you love (and which fit and flatter).