The Well Dressed Life: Real-Life Style Advice for Women Over 40

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Start Here: My Three-Step System

The same three steps I used with my styling clients. Start at step one, or jump in wherever you are.

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01

Discover Your Style

Figure out what you love and how you want to look now, so every choice after this gets easier.

Start Step 1
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02

Edit Your Wardrobe

Work with what you already own. See what’s working, what’s missing, and what’s ready to go.

Start Step 2
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03

Shop and Put It Together

Buy only what fills the gaps, then turn it into outfits you’ll actually wear.

Start Step 3

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I’m Megan Kristel,

a former retail buyer and personal stylist who has dressed more than 1,000 women. Here I share the advice I’d give a client: practical, made for real life after 40, and never about what’s trending this week.

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