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As for proper trousers, your 40s are the time to expand your selection of chinos, linen pants and slacks with more colors thrown into the mix now that you know your personal style points

ISBN 978-0-78582-036-9

Push off front leg to return to standing

It's always good to have another go-to dress pattern that takes a relatively small amount of fabric

Adding a pair of comfortable white trainers, or some practical suede boots, in place of Gillian's heels would immediately dress the look down and make it the ideal throw-on piece for those days where you want to put little effort into your outfit but still want to look oh-so stylish