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At The Well Dressed Life, we’re redefining modern, classic style for women over 40, making fashion effortless, empowering, and true to you. We provide practical, everyday fashion advice, including expert shopping guides, outfit formulas, and curated recommendations from brands you love. Our goal is to help you build a timeless wardrobe, feel confident in your style, and make getting dressed simple and stress-free.
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Megan Kristel is the founder of The Well Dressed Life, a trusted destination for fashion over 40 and modern, classic style. In 2006, she launched Kristel Closets, Inc., a full-service personal styling firm that quickly became one of the most successful in the country, helping women of all lifestyles build effortless wardrobes.
After years of hands-on experience, Megan transitioned from private styling to digital content creation, founding The Well Dressed Life to provide expert fashion advice for women over 40. Her mission is to help women build a polished, wearable wardrobe that feels both current and authentic. [Read more]
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What to Use Instead of Powder When It’s Hot and Humid
Sets Makeup Without Settling In
How to Layer Serum, Moisturizer and Oil the Right Way After 40
A simple routine that shows you exactly how to layer your products—for better results, especially over 40.
What Are Ceramides? And Why Your Skin Over 40 Needs Them
In our recent beauty content, I’ve been focusing on more than just product recommendations. My number one goal is to educate and simplify—because the world of skincare can feel overwhelming fast, especially when your skin starts changing and the products that used to work suddenly… don’t. Last month, I shared a breakdown of how to…
How to Touch Up Roots Between Hair Appointments: Best Products and Tips (2025)
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