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(Left to right) Allison Janney; a closeup of red shoes being worn by Anjelica Huston; Octavia Spencer
6. Wear show-off shoes
Most 50-plus woman know that “nude” pumps and sandals make our legs look longer, and that black shoes and booties go with everything. But when you want to raise the style bar, head for red. Just like the red lipstick in tip number 1, red shoes project an immediate aura of confidence and sass appeal. They spark any neutral in your closet (tan, khaki, navy, gray, white and, of course, black) with a pop of color, and can dress up your jeans in seconds. Red shoes also have the magical ability to pull together every other red wardrobe piece you own (from a red bag to a red V-neck sweater), as well as those with even a hint of red (for example, floral dresses with a few red petals or a red striped top), for a head-to-toe cohesive “look.”
