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Holiday Dress Codes DECODED: Cocktail Attire ✨ Don’t be the woman who shows up underdressed to the holiday cocktail party. 🌟 Cocktail Attire is where elegance, refinement, and intention all meet.  🫣 If you’re unsure what to wear for a holiday cocktail event, this guide breaks down the exact styling formula that keeps midlife women looking polished—not overdressed, not underdressed… but perfectly elevated. 🎄 What qualifies as Cocktail Attire? Think sleek midi dresses, refined jumpsuits, or simple column silhouettes with one standout detail—luxurious fabric, a sculpted neckline, rich color, or an architectural sleeve. 💼 Accessories should whisper quiet luxury: A structured clutch, delicate heels, and minimal jewelry that looks intentional—not loud. ✨ Why this works for women 40, 50, and 60+: It elongates the silhouette, adds presence without effort, and keeps the focus on your elegance and confidence—not the outfit trying too hard. If you love quiet luxury, European-inspired style, and holiday outfit formulas that make dressing effortless… you’re in the right place. 👇 Save this for your next cocktail party and follow for more holiday dress codes decoded. 💬 Say COCKTAIL to watch the video and for shopping links. 💋 With Style + Presence, Valarie FashionOver40 FashionOver50 holidayoutfit holidayoutfits LTKOver40 LTKPetite LTKHoliday

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🎄Holiday Dress Codes DECODED: Holiday Casual Chic

Let’s make sure you aren’t overdressed for that holiday party… or worse—UNDERDRESSED.

✨ We are decoding holiday dress codes this week and today we’re talking about Holiday Casual Chic.

🏙️ This is for work dinners, neighborhood parties, or events where jeans feel too relaxed but a dress feels too much.

💫 Holiday Casual Chic is elevated everyday dressing with ONE intentional festive touch.

🧵 Think luxe neutrals, clean lines, and rich textures paired with a single pop of holiday color like red shoes, a scarf, or a statement coat.

🌟 It’s polished, modern, and quietly festive—perfect for the woman who wants to look elegant without feeling overdressed.

👉 Like and follow for MORE holiday dress codes DECODED coming tomorrow.

❄️Sending warmth your way,
Valarie

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🎄✨ Holiday Dress Codes DECODED: FESTIVE CASUAL

🎄If you always worry about being overdressed at holiday gatherings, this one’s for you. Festive Casual is one of the most misunderstood holiday dress codes for midlife women — but it’s actually the easiest when you know the formula.

✨ Festive Casual = Neutral Outfit + ONE Festive Accent 
Think: 🧣 a holiday scarf ❤️ a bright red sweater 👠 a pair of red shoes 💄 a bold red lip 🎀 or a chic holiday brooch

🔑The key? ONE standout accent, not two. It keeps your look elevated… not costumey.

🤫This is the secret to effortless, elegant, and age-appropriate holiday style for women over 40, women over 50, and women over 60.

🎁 Save this post for your next party. 🎄 Share with a friend who’s confused about holiday dress codes. ✨ Like & follow for more Holiday Dress Codes Decoded all week long!

❄️Sending warmth your way,
Valarie

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European Coat First Styling Method

☝🏼Start with the coat first, then reverse engineer the outfit. If you live in a warmer climate, this works for jackets as well.

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🖤✨ Two elegant, effortless, and classy outfits for Black Friday shopping…

✨ Nothing sloppy — just refined ease for the Midlife It Girl.

🎄 Both looks come straight from my Holiday Capsule Wardrobe.

🛍️ Proof that you can be comfortable and polished on the busiest shopping day of the year.

🎥 The longer breakdown video is now live on YT.

💫 Elegance > chaos. Always. Tap to shop the looks.

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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving Midlife It Girls,
Valarie

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✨ THE EUROPEAN SECRET TO INSTANTLY ELEGANT FALL OUTFITS
🧥 Start with the coat first.

💫 Why? Because the coat sets the entire mood of your look.
👀 It’s the first thing people see, the most structured layer you own, and the easiest way to look polished fast — especially during this busy season.

🧣 When you choose the coat first, the rest of your outfit falls into place:
👉 fine layers → clean lines → effortless elegance.

🚫 No shopping.
🚫 No trends.
✔️ Just smart styling.

🍁 Try it this week: pick your best coat — camel, charcoal, mocha, navy, black — then build downward. It’s the simplest fall formula European women swear by.

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3. Crockpot Electric Lunch Box - this is a great office co-worker gift or for someone constantly on the go
4. Yankee Candle - the perfect white elephant gift for what to give when you don’t know what to give

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I am so excited to partner with @Amazon to bring you my favorite Black Friday gift finds:

1. Single Cup Keurig for the Coffee Lover - looks elegant sitting on the countertop
2. Yankee Candle - the perfect white elephant gift for what to give when you don’t know what to give
3. Paris Vogue 100 Years Coffee Table Book - MY FAVORITE holiday gift this year showcasing 100 years of Vogue Magazine photography
4. Crockpot Electric Lunch Box - this is a great office co-worker gift or for someone constantly on the go

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✨ These elevated holiday outfits are officially 50% OFF — your size will NOT last. 💬 Say DEAL for a link.

🎄 From velvet trousers… 🎄 to elegant wrap tops… 🎄 to the classic black sheath dress… 🎄 to that iconic red holiday jacket…

🛍️ These are forever pieces at once-a-year prices.
 If you see your size, grab it immediately — several sizes are already low and won’t be restocked.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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✨Effortless European Minimalism = Cropped cardigan + Tailored trousers

🤎 Mocha brown is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2025 (and the it-shade in Europe right now)

👌 The secret to wearing wide-leg or tailored trousers without tucking? Pair them with a cropped knit, shell, or cardigan — clean lines without the bulk.

🧳 These trousers? Believe it or not… they’re athleisure trousers recommended by one of our Midlife It Girls who’s a TV reporter — she wears them with sneakers.

🛍️ I love them so much that I ordered three more pairs.

🇪🇺 The whole look gives that refined, minimalist, polished European vibe we all adore.

🪞 Elegant. Relaxed. Intentional. A perfect midlife uniform for fall.

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✨ Holiday elegance isn’t purchased — it’s cultivated.

👗 You don’t need a closet full of new outfits this season…

🎄 Just 10 timeless pieces that mix and match effortlessly.

This one capsule creates 12+ elegant looks for every event—
✔️ From formal parties…
✔️ To cozy nights in…
✔️ To travel days, concerts, and family gatherings.

💃 No stress. No overwhelm. No overbuying.

👚 Shop your closet first.

🌟 Lead with presence.

❤️ And let your confidence do the talking this holiday season.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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✨ Holiday Slimming Hack #8

💥 You won’t hear this anywhere else: CHECK YOUR POSTURE.

🧍‍♀️ Posture tells a story before your outfit ever does.
 📏 Lengthen through the spine, relax the shoulders, and lift your gaze with quiet confidence.
 💫 Instantly, you look more elegant, more assured… and yes, visually slimmer.

🌟 Good posture doesn’t just improve presence — it refines the entire silhouette.

📌 Like & follow for more midlife style tips made for women 45–65 (and loved by all).

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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✨ Holiday Slimming Hack #7: Wear Heels (Even Subtle Ones)

👠 Pick up those toes… because I’m about to step on them.
 👣 A little lift goes a long way.
 💁‍♀️ A 1–2 inch kitten heel or wedge elevates posture, lengthens the silhouette, and boosts your presence — all without sacrificing comfort.
 🎯 It’s not about height… it’s about how you carry yourself.
 💫 My Style Secret: A slight lift transforms posture into poise.

💖 And a gentle reminder: the name of this account is MIDLIFE Posh Closet for a reason — my style advice is created especially for women ages 45–65. But truly, everyone is welcome here.

📌 Save this for your next holiday outfit!

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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✨ Holiday Slimming Hack #6: Monochrome

👗 Monochrome creates a long, uninterrupted visual line that instantly elongates the body. 
🎨 Wearing one color — or soft shades of the same hue — smooths the silhouette and adds quiet sophistication. 
🤍 Midlife It Girl Secret: Soft neutrals like ivory, camel, taupe, and gray are universally flattering and photograph beautifully for holiday gatherings. 
💫 Style Principle: Unity in tone creates visual flow and effortless refinement.

📌 Save this post and follow for the next Holiday Slimming Hack.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valare

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Holiday Slimming Hack 4: Match Shoes to Pants

✨ Here’s EXACTLY what I would do if I wanted to look instantly slimmer… I’d match my shoes to my pants. 
👀 In the first outfit, the shoes are a contrasting color (brown with black), causing the eye to drop straight to the bottom of the outfit. 
⛔ That break in color creates a visual stop, which adds weight and shortens the leg line. 
➡️ Now look at the second outfit (black with black)… the shoes match the pants, and suddenly the entire body looks longer and more elevated. 
📏 That’s the power of one long, uninterrupted column — it visually stretches the legs and creates that effortless, elegant Midlife It Girl silhouette. 
💡 Here’s my style tip: if you ever feel “off” in an outfit or want a quick slimming fix, match your shoes to your pants. 
👌 It’s simple, it’s chic, and it works every single time. 
🎄 Like and follow for more holiday slimming tips.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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🎄 Holiday Slimming Hack #3: Layer Long, Not Bulky

🔥 99% of all Midlife Women get this WRONG.

📏 Long layers elongate; bulky ones widen. 
🧥 Choose cardigans or blazers that skim the body and fall below the hip to draw the eye vertically. 
✂️ Avoid cropped or overly thick layers that visually chop the shape.

💡 My Style Secret: Let layers move. Fluid fabrics — like soft knits — glide gracefully and add instant refinement.

🛍️ PS: This budget cardigan has the *feel* of the expensive Barefoot Dreams fabric…and a bargain price. It will sell out fast!

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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💫 Holiday Slimming Hack #2: The Balance Method

😲 I’m about to say something that might shock you — that ridiculous Rule of Thirds was NEVER meant for midlife women.

👗 When we were younger, our waist was the slimmest part of our body — so dividing the body at the waist made sense.
 ⏳ But in the midlife years, that’s no longer the case — and the Rule of Thirds only makes that area look wider.

💡 Enter The Balance Method. It shifts the visual waistline slightly lower, letting tops fall just below the belly curve and around the high hip.

🎯 This simple change lengthens the torso, restores harmony, and draws the eye downward — not across. 
🗝️ It’s not about rigid ratios — it’s about graceful flow.

👠 The result? An elegant, balanced silhouette that flatters without a single belt or tuck.

💖 Because balance feels better than any math formula ever looked.

✨ Like & follow for more Midlife It Girl slimming hacks.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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Holiiday Slimming Hack #1: COLUMN DRESSING

✨ Want to look 10 pounds thinner this holiday season? Try this Midlife It Girl Slimming Hack:

🎯 COLUMN DRESSING

👗 Dress in one color for your base — like black from top to bottom — then layer a contrasting color over it.
 👀 This draws the eye vertically, not horizontally, creating an optical illusion of length instead of width.
 💫 The result? A naturally slimming silhouette that looks elevated, refined, and effortlessly chic.

🎄 No diets. No shapewear. Just smart styling that works with your body — not against it.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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🦃 Thanksgiving Outfit Mistake #3: Wearing Restrictive Clothing

⚠️ It may seem obvious, but wearing tight or stiff pieces on Thanksgiving is a disaster waiting to happen.

🍽️ You’ll be sitting, reaching, and dining for hours — this is not the day for stiff waistbands, tight dresses, or anything that pinches when you move.

💡 My Style Secret: Choose forgiving fabrics with a little stretch and silhouettes that let you breathe easily.

👖 Think stretchy jeans, flowy blouses, or knit dresses that move with you while keeping their shape.

💫 Comfort and confidence go hand in hand — especially around the Thanksgiving table.

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💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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🎯 You have no idea how important this is — until it’s too late.

🔥 Thanksgiving outfit mistake #2: Failing to LAYER.

🥶 Morning coffee on the porch? Cold. 
🔥 Hosting dinner with the oven on for hours? Suddenly, you’re melting.

💡 Style Solution: Start with a breathable base — think cotton knit or silk blend — then add a cardigan, vest, or light blazer you can slip off as the house warms up.

📸 You’ll stay chic, comfortable, and photo-ready from sunrise to pumpkin pie.

🦃 Elegant women plan for comfort and confidence — layering is how we do both.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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✨ Stock up now before the next round of deals drops tomorrow!

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Thanksgiving Outfit Mistake #1: Cooking in Your Dinner Clothes

🍗 Ever spend hours perfecting your Thanksgiving outfit… only to spill cranberry sauce on it before the guests even arrive?

😅 We’ve all done it — running between the oven and the table, overheating by noon, and realizing our jeans are staging a personal protest before dessert.

👗 MY STYLE SECRET: Cook in a lightweight base layer — a simple tee, yoga pants, and an apron. Once the food’s ready, freshen up and change into your dinner outfit. Your look deserves its debut moment after the turkey’s carved.

✨ Because elegance isn’t about surviving the day — it’s about savoring it.

🕯️ This year, show up with presence, grace, and a clean blouse — the Midlife It Girl way.

💋 With Style + Presence,
Valarie

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