About

Welcome to The Well Dressed Life! We believe that style and fashion over 40 only gets better with age and .

For women over 40, fashion isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about feeling confident, polished, and effortlessly put together. Here, we help you build a wardrobe that reflects who you are today, with modern, classic pieces that keep you current without feeling overdone.

Fashion Over 40: Style That Feels Like You

As we step into this chapter of life, something shifts.

We start to care less about what’s trendy and more about what feels right. It’s not about keeping up—it’s about dressing in a way that feels authentic, refined, and completely our own.

That’s what The Well Dressed Life is all about—helping you curate a wardrobe that works for your real life. Whether you’re at work, running errands, or heading out for the evening you can look and feel your best. We focus on what lasts, what elevates your look, and what makes getting dressed easy.

To see some of the updates we’re making this year, be sure to read: Inside The Well Dressed Life: What to Expect in 2025

Our Aesthetic: Modern, Classic, Effortless Personal Style Over 40

We love a modern, classic wardrobe—one that evolves with you and always feels current.

Timeless Staples → Pieces that stand the test of time, from a tailored blazer to the perfect denim
Polished Yet Practical → Style that works for real women with real lives
Current, Not Trendy → We show you how to stay fresh and modern without feeling like you’re trying too hard

I’m Megan Kristel, founder of The Well Dressed Life. After spending a decade as a personal stylist, I saw too many women over 40 feeling like fashion had passed them by. The truth is, this is when we hit our stride—we know ourselves, we embrace what works, and we dress for the life we have, not the one we think we “should” have.

That’s why I created The Well Dressed Life: to give women over 40 real, expert advice on building a wardrobe they love—without the noise of fleeting trends.

I also write a Substack newsletter. Here I dive deeper into fashion, style, and the realities of life in our 40s. If you’re looking for thoughtful conversations beyond the blog, you can find it here.

What You’ll Find Here

• Wardrobe-building guides to simplify your style
• Where to splurge, spend, and save on classic pieces
• How to wear current trends in an age-appropriate way
• Effortless, polished outfit ideas for everyday life

Join the Community: Fashion Advice for Women Over 40

If you’re looking for fashion advice that helps you look and feel like the best version of yourself, you’re in the right place.

Subscribe to our newsletter for daily reminders when new blog posts go live, plus exclusive weekend content—including our Sunday Sales Roundup, where we share the best deals on timeless, stylish pieces.

Join our Private Facebook Group for community and conversation.

Follow us on Instagram @TheWellDressedLife for daily outfit inspiration.

Read my Substack for deeper conversations on fashion, style, and life after 40.

Let’s make getting dressed simple, chic, and completely you.