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The Best of Amazon Prime Day Sales: Organizing and Favorite Things
Yesterday, we shared the best Prime Day deals in Home, Beauty, and Fashion—and this year,…
The Best of Amazon Prime Day Sales: Home, Beauty, and Fashion
Savings Without Overwhelm
Your 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Roundup: Everything We’ve Shared So Far
The 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is in full swing, and if you’re shopping—or planning to—it’s…
Your Complete Guide to the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
The 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here—and if you’re already feeling overwhelmed, I get it.…
June Best Sellers
Somehow, it’s already July. June felt like a whirlwind—wrapping up the school year, juggling schedules,…
The Best Summer Body Products for Smooth, Comfortable Skin
Say Goodbye to KP, Chafing, and Bumps
What You Need to Know About the Nordstrom Sale
The Unique Way We Cover the Sale
Outfit Formulas: How to Style Linen Shorts for Summer
Linen shorts, styled three ways
25 Things to Declutter From Your Closet in 2025
Practical decluttering tips and mindset shifts to create a wardrobe you love in 2025.
The Importance and Benefits of Dry Brushing
Simple ritual for smoother skin.
My Honest Bogg Bag Review After Two Years of Use
Why I Love A Bag I Didn’t Like
What to Bring Your July 4th Host (Besides a Bottle of Rosé)
Thoughtful, Useful, Easy-to-Bring Gifts
What to Wear When You Don’t Wear Shorts
Chic Alternatives to Keep You Cool in the Warm Weather.
The Travel Essentials That Helped Me Pack Light (and Right)
The Travel Tools I Swear By
What to Use Instead of Powder When It’s Hot and Humid
Sets Makeup Without Settling In
What to Buy at J. Crew
Best of the New Arrivals
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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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Classic, Timeless, Modern Style and Fashion for Women Over 40.
June Best Sellers
Somehow, it’s already July. June felt like a whirlwind—wrapping up…
25 Things to Declutter From Your Closet in 2025
Practical decluttering tips and mindset shifts to create a wardrobe you love in 2025.
What to Buy at J. Crew
Best of the New Arrivals
Shop Gap Factory’s Memorial Day Sale
Take 50–70% off new arrivals plus an extra 50% off clearance.
Meet Megan Kristel
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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Classic Style, Fashion and Beauty Advice and Inspiration for the Modern Woman Over 40.
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Stay current with our simple, practical, and effective skincare and beauty advice for women over 40.
The Best Summer Body Products for Smooth, Comfortable Skin
Say Goodbye to KP, Chafing, and Bumps
The Importance and Benefits of Dry Brushing
Simple ritual for smoother skin.
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.
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