Fabulous Celebrity Women Over 40

September fashion magazines are hitting newsstands and there's one resounding similarity: many of the cover girls are over 40. With Halle Berry on Vogue and Jennifer Lopez on Glamour, women of a certain age are looking better than ever and leaving the youngn's envious.

Classy, beautiful and influential are all adjectives that don't do these ladies justice. They've developed a unique sense of style and grace that only comes over time. Here are BV's top style icons over 40.

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Fabulous Over 40

Halle Berry: 40
She's the first Black woman on Vogue's September issue since 1989 and it's well deserved. The Oscar winner looks ravishing whether she's dressed to the nines in haute couture or in casual boyfriend jeans.

Fabulous Over 40

Jennifer Lopez: 41
Even after two kids, Jenny on the Block proves she's still got it. Whether she's killin' it on the red carpet or tearing up the stage with her dance moves, J Lo is one hot mama!

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Iman: 55
There would be no Naomi or Chanel Iman without the Iman. The regal African beauty drapes her frame in body grazing frocks and is never afraid to embrace bold colors.

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Grace Jones: 62
The model, actress, singer and muse of Andy Warhol always keeps her audience interested with her outlandish, androgynous styles. Her avant-garde tastea can be seen mimicked in the stars of today like Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

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Michelle Obama: 46
The First Lady has access to the best frocks around the world but she can frequently be seen wearing affordable, accessible wears from J. Crew. She shows women everywhere great style can be achieved without breaking the bank.

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Diana Ross: 66
Go big or go back to the dressing room has to be this diva's motto. She's embraced big hair, fluttery lashes and sequins galore since her Motown days.

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Tina Turner: 70
Our youth-obsessed culture can't keep this woman from rocking crowds. After a half a century in the biz, she continues to flaunt those infamous legs in minis and stilettos.

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Ruby Dee: 85
We doubt there are any house coats in the closet of this octogenarian. Her belted, scarlet Kevan Hall dress at the 2008 Oscars proves true style and beauty knows no age.

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