All shapes and sizes of women 40+ can be contributers/models.  We feature authentic non-airbrushed women.  If you don’t see someone who looks like you, we especially need YOU to contribute:)   We’re looking for clothing items or outfit examples that are already in your closet that you feel good about and love wearing, such as:

1. *that item you always reach for when you want to look your best
   

2. *what you wear on a hike or walking your dog
   

3. *what you wear at the office
   

4. *what you wear to a wedding
   

5. *a swim suit designed to swim laps comfortably
   

6. *a shoe brand/style you like for walking, golfing, tap dancing, basketball
   

7. *clothing for a hobby (gardening hat and gloves, for example)
   

8. *yoga wear that’s comfortable for the 40+ figure
   

9. *an outfit that is practical when a hot flash hits
   

10. *that great dressy outfit you always get compliments on
    

11. *the ensemble you wore on your trip to europe
    

12. *what to wear as a business owner
    

13. *what you got at a free swap, thrift store, or favorite consignment shop
    

How to submit your photo and description:

1.  Choose an outfit, item(s), or accessory(ies).

2.  Put it on.  Take a digital picture (have a friend take a photo with a cell phone or digital camera) of you.  The best lighting is outside on an overcast day between 10am and 2pm.  A smile makes you look vibrant:)

3. 3.In your description include the following (to make it easy, copy all of #3 and paste it into the email category you choose in #4, then answer the questions in red about each item, attach your photo, and send):
   

Item Name (blouse, top, t-shirt, sweater, skirt, dress, dress pants, jeans, shorts, skort, jacket, coat, boots, shoes, accessory, swimsuits/undergarments, other.  If you are wearing a skirt, blouse/top, shoes, and accessories, please include ONE photo, but include item descriptions for EACH item in your photo.)

Color (if a solid color or mainly one color name that color.  If a pattern, say Pattern: zebra  or Pattern: floral etc.)

Fabric (check label for fabric.  If the label is cut off make an estimated guess.)

Brand (check label for brand)

Where Purchased (at what store did you buy the item?)

Details:  (here’s where you add specific details such as is it button front?  Long sleeves? Side zipper? Peter Pan collar? Jewel neckline?  Turtle neck? Cropped?  Lace at hem? Beading?  You can also say where you’d wear it - such as yoga class, wedding, work, etc.

Your Favorite Place(s) to Shop and Why.

Your Shape Description (apple/core, strawberry, pear, or banana) and any specific style tips you’ve found successful with your figure/shape/style.

4. 4.Email your descriptions with attached digital photo to the shape category you’d like to be listed under below: 
   

strawberry shape   (Bigger bust measurement than your hip measurement.)

pear shape   (Bigger hip measurement than your bust measurement.)

apple & apple core shape  (Bust and hip measurements are equal and you’re on the curvy order.)

banana shape    (Bust and hip measurements equal and you’re on the slim order.)

accessories    (Shoes, jewelry, scarves, hats, belts, purses, glasses  etc.)

Women with similar shapes looking for ideas will be encouraged by your advice.  You can send as many photos and descriptions as you like, but please include one photo and it’s included description per email, so I can make sure to get the right text with the right photo. We reserve the right of final decision as to what will be posted (if the photo is too blurry, etc. I may not be able to post, but I’ll do my best:).

By sending photos/text you agree they can posted with no monetary remuneration, and that you legally own/have use of the photo (ie it’s not copywrited material or if it is you have legal permission to use it).  You are helping other women by sharing ideas that work for you. Tell your friends, family, facebook, LinkedIn, and blog sites that you are a contributing model for Over 40 Fashions (feel free to link your favorite photos and text to show them:)   Women lament fashion doesn’t represent us age or shape-wise - here’s your chance to be the change you want to see!

          “Would I Wear That?” Model

You’ve seen the Would I Wear That? demo shows. I’d like to offer stores - small and big, etsy to brick-and-mortar - the opportunity to send samples of their latest styles to be featured on the show!  A variety of volunteer model shapes/sizes would try on your samples and give their honest opinion, showcasing today’s latest fashions in an entertaining youtube video, while also giving women world-wide the chance to see with their own eyes if each item will work on her particular shape and age!

If you’d like to be a future Would I Wear That? model, start by being a contributing model to Over 40 Fashions.  That way you’ll hone your skills discussing what you like and don’t like, and become more comfortable in front of a camera, and expressing your opinions.