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The Most Inspiring Fashion Icons Over 50 Right Now

Behold the impeccably dressed women we hope to look like when we grow up

by Amanda Montell | COMMENT

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Michelle Obama, age 51 Her style: Bright, tailored, regal

Likened by many to Jackie O, the First Lady has established a trademark style over the years that includes bright colors and patterns, paired with feminine, tailored silhouettes. Style experts say it's this consistency that has allowed Michelle Obama to create an aesthetic that everyday women can recognize and relate to.

"She has taught us the importance of defining your dress code, the importance of developing a signature style that works for you," says Essence Editor-at-Large Mikki Taylor, author of "Commander-in-Chic: Every Woman's Guide to Managing Her Wardrobe Like a First Lady." "She made cardigans, which she owns in a rainbow of hues, youthful. She made sheath dresses fresh and revived the kitten heel.... She likes to mix classics with a twist." Think: Rocking an unexpected belt with a printed dress or a fun pair of bright suede pumps.

Photograph courtesy of Vogue

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