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Because no matter the weather (or the hot flashes) you should feel CUTE.

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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.

Promising reviews: "A good fit for a mom of two in her '40s. No bra needed with the navy flower print. I thought it was a good casual and comfortable dress, but my husband said 'damn!' when he opened the door, so it was more of a winner than I thought! LOL." —Jessica S

Price: $32.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 29 styles).

Heads up that the majority of reviewers say to size up!

Promising reviews: "I’m 40, 5’3", and 130 pounds. The medium fits me perfectly! Love the material!" —Amazon Customer

"Ordered this dress for a wedding and I am so excited to wear it!!! The quality is so silky and feels elegant and not cheap. Very light and not see-through. Tying the knot in the front was very easy. " —Valeria Ruiz

Price: $46.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 16 colors/prints)

See how these look on one plus-size reviewer on TikTok!

Promising reviews: "My favorite jeans of all time. High-waisted Levi’s are so comfy, so high quality, so adorable… My daughter stole mine, and I had to buy another pair. She is 27, I am 49. These jeans rock across generations and body types. The dark wash is my favorite, and they are a thick denim, cool button fly, and not much stretch. Levi’s will never go out of style." —patrice hedrick

"Was debating on whether to return these, but the wash is unique! The more I wear them, the more I love them. I’m in my '40s, and I feel like these look timeless and vintage all at the same time." —Jbj

Price: $50.91+ (available in sizes 24–32, 39 Plus, and six styles and various amounts of stretch)

Promising reviews: "A dress that celebrates a woman's shape/age. The length is amazing: short in the front and longer in the back, so you can bend over without flashing the world, and the front is long enough to sit comfortably. This dress is super sexy, but still conservative enough for me. Got a TON of compliments from men and women all night. PS: I am 41 years old, and this dress is still appropriate for my age, but would also look super cute on a twentysomething. Very versatile." —Cree Cree

"Wow! I love this dress! I am 40, and this dress looks amazing. It’s a thick, compression-like fabric that's comfortable. I am 5'1" and it fits perfectly above the knee. I am a 36 DD/DDD, and the top fits great. I purchased the medium and will definitely be buying in another color." —L.I

Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and four colors)

Promising review: "This is SO cute! I’m 5’5” — also of note, I’m in my mid-40s. I ordered a small one, and it fits great. I love it so much, I wanted to be sure it got five stars. It looks more like linen, but without the wrinkle factor. Really nice material. It’s supposed to be baggy, but it is super cute, and I feel great in it. As mentioned, I’m in my '40s. I wanted something comfy but not frumpy, something that wouldn’t embarrass my kids, but my husband would like too. This is perfect. The navy is brighter than a normal navy, but it’s a beautiful dark blue." —Amazon Customer

Price: $24.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and seven colors)

Promising review: "The dress is a classic style that can be used for something casual or something more formal. I look forward to wearing it; it’s very breathable. As a woman in her 40s who is starting to experience hot flashes, I appreciate the fabric's sheerness. It still covers really well; you can wear printed or colored underthings. But it still feels very lightweight. The fabric can be a little scratchy, as it’s a blended fabric. But I don’t mind that because of the breathability." —Angela Kurtz

Price: $35.48+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 41 colors/prints)

Note that some reviewers mention these run small, so consider sizing up if you're not sure which size to get. 

Promising reviews: "These pants are so comfortable and flowy! I stepped outside of my usual skinny-jean outfit to try this style — and I never want to take them off! They are great casual pants for work, and can be dressed up for the evening with a fancy shirt and heels. They are as comfortable as pajamas, without looking like it." —Nash

"I got these in red to wear to Walt Disney World. They arrived better than expected. These pants are a flowy, heavier rayon/poly, with wider legs and a bit of structure at the waist. Since there's no stretch, I ordered up a size. I should have stayed with my usual size, though, because ordering a size up makes them longer in length, and I'm barely 5'4". They are warm enough with tights underneath for January mornings at Disney in Florida, but light enough for late spring in Japan. For reference, I'm a 42-year-old mother, usually wear size 0–2 pants and ordered a small." —Mrs. 髙﨑

Price: $31.99+ (available in sizes XS–2X, including short and long sizes, and 28 colors/prints)

Promising review: "I'm STUNNED. I’m a 40-year-old mom and wear 40DDD. You know these girls don’t stay up without help. These pics are shirt only, no other bra under it. I could actually wear this in public as is and feel supported and comfy." —Amanda

Price: $22.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 40 colors/prints)

Promising reviews: "I am a momma over 40 and have plenty of flaws, but honestly, this made me feel comfortable and confident, and the feel is amazing! So soft!" —BlondieKRC

"I'm well over 40, and I wanted something sexy, but comfortable, preferably snug on top and billowy on the bottom, and this fit the bill. Very comfortable and flirty, and looks great for both casual and more formal affairs. Love this material on anything." —Chris B

Price: $36.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 27 colors)

Promising review: "I'm 47, a size 8–10, and ordered a medium. I'm so happy I bought these pants. I wasn't sure at first, but they are perfect for what I wanted. I wanted comfy pants for home, but stylish enough to wear out if I wanted. I didn't get them to work out in, I'm sure you could if you wanted to, but I didn't want to ruin them with workout sweat, LOL." —Chastity Adams

Price: $28.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 26 colors)

Promising review: "I’ve struggled with thigh chafing all my life. I’m now 45. I just went on a hot, humid 3-mile run in complete comfort with no riding up. Ordering in all colors and tossing my old running shorts!" —Cassandra Leigh Saffold

Price: $17.59+ (available in sizes XS–3XL, three lengths, tons of styles, and multi-packs)

Promising reviews: "I love the fabric and the fit. I'm 48 years old, and when I tried these on, my daughters exclaimed, 'Who's she?' 'Wow, Mom!' and other niceties. These pants made me feel good. I think they could dress up or down. They're quite comfortable. I wore them to work and received compliments from all three of my coworkers. I will definitely be buying more in other colors. They're cute as can be." —Redd =)

Price: $31.59+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 20 colors)

Promising review: "Well-made, accurate sizing, and CUTE! Every influencer was right, this was a perfect fit! I’m in my '40s. Comfortable to get on and wear! I ordered my usual size with no problem, and the suit came in quickly." —Sabian

Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes 4–18 and over 40 colors/styles)

Promising reviews: "As a naturally large-chested woman in her 40s (34DDD), I am very impressed with this swimsuit. It's not a miracle worker and won't give you your 30-year-old boobs back, but it has a nice amount of support for no underwire and a lot of coverage; almost too much for my preference. I'd be completely comfortable wearing this suit around my family and wish it had a little less coverage for pool parties. That being said, I have zero fear of anything falling out, top or bottom, no matter how active I want to be." —Margaret Howe

"I'm gonna give it to ya straight — bought this because I needed one more item to get me to my free overnight shipping, and this one happened to be right there, plus I was going on vacation in a couple of weeks. BOY, AM I SO GLAD I DID! I seriously think I found my new favorite suit? Perfectly colorful, modest, but sexy. Kind of triumphant for a lady like me in my mid-40s who needs a little bit of hybrid action from my swimsuit. Thank you, universe!" —Danielle Torres

Price: $36.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 18–22 Plus and 32 colors/prints).

Promising reviews: "Adorable dress at an amazing price! Normally, dresses won’t fit my waist if they fit my hips, but this one is cut great. Perfect length for this 45-year-old mama. And no cleavage showing. Very comfortable." —kp

"I’ve never ordered a dress online, but the price and reviews were too good... And I agree! I was looking for a modern Gwen Stefani 'Don’t Speak' dress, and this fit the bill! I live in Houston, Texas, where it’s hot as HELL, and this fabric will be perfect. It’s not see-through and comes with a cute, matching, fabric tie belt." —Danielle Selner

Price: $35.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 17 colors/prints)

Promising review: "I love these Satina leggings. I first purchased the capri type in the summer. They are very breathable and super stretchy, and form-fitting. It's like walking around naked. What I really want to talk about is how soft they are. O M G !!!!! Sometimes I will just find myself rubbing my legs... Sooooooo soft!!!!! I own both sizes available. Both fit! I prefer the larger size as I am a 43-year-old mother of two. I opt for the smaller size when I'm wearing a more form-fitting top." —Nicchi

Price: $14.99+ (available in one size (S–L) and plus size (XL–XXL), in three lengths, and 16 colors/prints)

Promising review: "Surprising!! This is so cute! I was very surprised because I’m over 40 and wear a size 14. I ordered a large, and it’s comfy and looks great on! It would be great for traveling, too." —Susan Cass

Price: $24.69+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 32 colors/prints)

Promising reviews: "This romper is stunning. I was hesitant to get it because I’m in my mid-40s and the sizing is limited. But this romper fits beautifully for someone in their '40s. It hugs and stretches in all the right places, and I can go braless with nobody noticing. Dress it up with heels and earrings or dress it down with sneakers and a baseball hat, either way, this is a piece that belongs in your closet this summer." —Cassandra B.

Price: $41.39+ (available in sizes S–XL and 19 colors)

Promising review: "Love this skirt! I bought the caramel in XL. It's your average orange rust color. Color is true to the pic. The skirt is not super short, which was important to me at 40 years old. The skirt seems pretty average as far as quality. Not too thin, but I could see where very light colors might be an issue. We did not require any slips and such. We will likely order in other colors." —S. Whitmire

Price: $14.49+ (available in sizes XS–XL and over 20 colors/prints)

Promising review: "I like the durability, and I liked that it wasn't too expensive. I love that it goes with everything, and you can dress it up or down. I will be buying more colors. I just like the look of it. It's not a cheap material. I'm in my early '40s, and I feel it's perfect for my age group, and it looks cute." —Esteban Hernandez

Price: $36.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 37 colors/prints)

Promising review: "I honestly didn’t think I was going to like this top. I am in my mid-40s and felt too old for it, but after trying it on today, I absolutely love it! The cut and material are form-fitting with a lot of stretch, and the material is on the thicker side. It does scrunch up a bit, so it is slightly cropped, but you can wear high-waisted shorts or pull it down, tuck it in, and wear a belt with a skirt or shorts. The off-the-shoulder look with this top is very sexy and chic. I have not washed this yet, but when I do, I will be washing it with my Spandex/Dri-FIT clothing. With the Spandex material, I don’t believe the color will bleed. So excited for next week's date night. This will be my go-to!" —Christina W.

Price: $11.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 32 colors/prints)

Promising review: "I love it! Fits comfortably, and the shorts look great on me. I like the colors. Just like the pictures, not too short. I am in my '40s, so believe me when I say it looks good on any age." —deb

Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 30 colors/prints)

Promising review: "I have now bought four pairs of these. They look like 'real' jeans (the material is woven, not knit), but the elastic waist makes them extra comfortable. I'm in my 40s, I've had two kids, and I usually wear a size 18 in jeans. I'm an 18 in these. I have gotten the long inseam on them all, and it hits the top of my foot. I can roll it up for a shorter/summer look. I like them more snug. Wear/care: I wash these in cold water and dry them in the dryer. If they shrank at all, it wasn't noticeable. Cons: The only thing these are missing is front pockets, but for this price and for how much I love them, it isn't a dealbreaker. There are functional back pockets that can hold my phone." —A. Mather

Price: $10.49+ (available in sizes 2–28, three inseams, and a variety of washes)

Promising review: "This is a great basic tank top that is long enough for us moms and very soft! I wear this to sleep in, to the gym, and to run errands. I love the length, as most shirts are too short for a fortysomething woman. It is so soft, no matter how many times it's washed. Highly recommend!" —RJL

Price: $17.50+ for a pack of two (available in sizes XS–XXL and 37 color combinations)

P.S. The seller doesn't recommend sizing up for an oversize look because of the loose and stretchy material. 

Promising review: "48-year-old, mom of grown-ups. Bought the beige color. I love it! A great loose fit. You cannot see through it. Can be worn together or separately with other pieces. On trend, but age appropriate. Perfect airport outfit and for summer evenings." —Danielle Deremer

Price: $39.89+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 35 colors)

Promising review: "OH my!! This was such a cute two-piece beach outfit for our recent trip to Mexico. The orange color was bright and beautiful! I am 45 years old and have had three kids, so I have a middle-aged mom bod, but I felt comfortable and sexy! I got SO many compliments from both men and women while wearing this cute little outfit. Buy it, it’s a confidence booster!" —Traci Logsdon

Price: $36.98 (available in sizes XS–XL, 27 colors/styles, including long or short sleeves)

Promising review: "I love the Drop. I love this dress. It is soft and comfortable. It is fitted at the top and gradually increases in size toward the bottom. Have I mentioned the pockets?! And lastly, a question: is a 46-year-old allowed to twirl like a Disney princess in a dress? I felt like I could. <3" —RebelChica

Price: $37.07+ (available in sizes XXS–5X and eight colors)

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Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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