Deciding how and what to wear to a fancy event can be hard enough, but as you get older the lines kind of blur. This slideshare is a guide of what to wear in your 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50+. I have included examples from Taylor Swift, Amanda Seyfried, Amy Adams, Lauren and Andres Santo Domingo, Lauren Graham, Salma Hayek, Marie-Josee and Henry Kravis, and Julianne Moore.

1. How to Dress at Any
Age for a Fancy Event
Including Taylor Swift, Lauren Santo Domingo, Lauren Graham, Marie-Josee and
Henry Kravis, and more.

2. Introduction
 Unless you are Jessica Biel or Heidi Klum, you probably aren't used to going
to nice events all of the time. Of course it is always fun to get ready and do
your hair, but the part leading up to that can always be stressful. When the
time comes around to dress up for a benefit, wedding, or any other kind of
nice event; many people panic and ask themselves:
 Is this dress appropriate?
 Is this too fancy or not fancy enough for the occasion?
 Will I be too cold if I don't wear tights?
 Is this pattern or color too bright?
 While fancy events are always fun, picking what to wear can be difficult.
Some women in their 20's dress like they are 50, while a 50 year old women
wears a dress better fit for a teenager.

3. How to Dress as a Women in your 20’s
 Being a women in your 20's gives you the most leeway in your attire.
Wearing a bright color, sparkles, a crazy pattern, or an interesting neckline
is much more acceptable for a women in your 20's. Here are some general
rules to stick by:
1. Chose 1-2 things to show off. Either your legs, chest, or back, but not all 3.
2. If you do show off 2 assets, make sure it is done tastefully.
3. Dressing a little too fancy is always better than not fancy enough.
4. If you think you are going to be cold it is okay to wear tights, they don't
make you look old. Just be careful with the color you chose.
5. Don't wear too much jewelry.

4. Examples: Amanda Seyfried chose to show off her legs and cover
up everywhere else. Taylor Swift went for a plunging neckline and
made it tasteful with sleeves and long length.

5. How to Dress as a Women in your 30’s
 Lauren Santo Domingo said that, "I have a theory that girls in their
twenties shouldn't wear diamonds and women in their forties
definitely should - which makes the thirties a perfect time to
experiment with a mix of fine and costume jewelry.”
 Dressing for a nice event as a women in your 30's may not be quite as
playful as a women in their 20's, but this is the time to experiment
with class. Here are some basic rules to go by:
1. Pick 1 asset to show off
2. Don't wear anything too short
3. Stick with nicer (looking) jewelry
4. Tone down the colors, patterns, and sparkles a little bit

6. Examples: Lauren, with husband Andres Santo Domingo goes for a low-cut
look, but keeps the length tasteful. Andres Santo Domingo is a great example of
what a man can wear in his 30’s. It is more stylish than a suit, but still fancy
enough. Amy Adams does the same and choses one asset to show off.

7. Dressing as a Women in your 40’s
 Dressing as a women in your 40’s is not that much different
than in your 30’s.
1. Chose 1 asset (if any) to show off, and do it tastefully
2. No major cleavage
3. No dresses much above your knee
4. No costume-looking jewelry
5. Try to tone down the sparkles and colors
6. Wear a bra

8. Examples: Salma Hayek choses a classic style that shows off her chest but
covers up everywhere else. Lauren Graham choses a tasteful LBD that shows
off her figure without being too revealing.

9. What to Wear as a Women 50+
 This is probably the hardest age to dress. A women in her 50's or 60's does
not want to be perceived as inappropriate, and wants to look beautiful and
dignified. Here are some rules:
 No dresses above the knee
 No crazy patterns
 Limited about of sparkles, jewelry, etc.
 Be careful on what you show off (example: no extreme cleavage, super low
back, etc.)
 Don't wear something "trendy", you will regret it
 Sleeveless is okay, but make sure it is appropriate

10. Examples: Marie-Josee (picture with husband Henry Kravis) wears a
stylish, yet appropriate black dress. Henry Kravis is a great example for men. The
suit is clean, classic, and just right any fancy event. Julianne Moore wears a
beautiful emerald dress that shows off one asset, but has full coverage every