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Your wardrobe evolves with your age and your core go-to pieces will keep changing. Here are our top picks of classic pieces every woman over 40 needs.   Jeans As far as we’re concerned, you are never too old for jeans. Avoid overly ripped or distressed jeans, and chose a cut that is flattering to your silhouette. Medium or dark washes are the most versatile, and try jeans with some built-in shapewear for an extra flattering and supportive look. We know what you’re thinking « Ugh shapewear ». But wait! Jeans with built-in shapewear offer a little extra support in all the right places, making sure you don’t have to worry about tucks, bulges or unflattering angles. They’re super comfortable and flattering,...

 This week the Svelte team started looking into inspirational women over 40, and found that a quick google search led us only to links such as “Beautiful women over 40”. It was quite difficult to find a list of over achieving women over 40 that excelled in their field. So we decided, why not make one? Here’s our list of 10 women over 40 that inspire us.                                                              Susan Cain, 49, author of Quiet : The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, founder of Quiet Revolution. In 2012 Susan Cain published her non-fiction book, Quiet : The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, which explains the value and capabilities of introverts inside a...