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4. TREND UP WITH SNEAKERS, NOT PUMPS. Basketball sneakers with a pantsuit? Metallic kicks with a dress? Sure! What used to be a solution for commuters and those with a broken toe is now the
bottom line for fashion and work. (Even Gucci and Prada do sneakers!) (L to r) Vans Old Skool in Primary Check Black/ White checks; Vans Authentic in Checkerboard Black/True White; Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Dainty Ox in Varsity Red red laceups; Dr. Scholl's Madison leopard slip-ons; Keds x Kate Spade New York Acein Ros Zappos (5) The bolder the better is the way to go
— like Dr. Scholl's Madison leopard slip-ons ($50, zappos.com); Keds x Kate Spade New York Ace in Rose Gold Specchio ($43, zappos.com); Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Dainty Ox in
Varsity Red ($43, zappos.com); or Vans Old Skool in Primary Check ($60, zappos.com). There's one caveat: At 50 sneakers can look too informal or medicinal at work unless you pair them
with something tailored like trousers, a pantsuit or a midi skirt. Gayle King in orange dress and leopard shoes; Brooke Shields in green high neck sleeveless dress; Christine Baranski in
tailored orange sheath dress, gold chain link statement necklace; Robin Roberts in yellow dress Getty Images (4): Dimitrios Kambouris; Noel Vasquez; Dimitrios Kambouris; Raymond Hall 5. BUY
FRUIT- OR CANDY-COLOR DRESSES TO NETWORK. That's what talk show hosts and TV anchors do, and for good reason. Cheery lemon yellow, orange, bright green, raspberry or coral project a
warm, up, friendly vibe and make you memorable at meetings, job fairs and conferences. Colors like these can sweeten the crisp lines of businesslike sheaths and shirtdresses, or even (yup,
again!) pantsuits. Anchor them with a neutral bag and shoes for a classic look, or pair them with any animal print to keep the spirited style. Mariska Hargitay in midi dress, leather biker
jacket and booties; Octavia Spencer pairs a gray leather blazer, knit dress and sandals; Lulu in pink dress and biker jacket with pumps; Ireen Sheer in orange biker over print dress Getty
Images (4): Nancy Rivera/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images; Jerod Harris/FilmMagic; Vivien Killilea/WireImage; Tristar Media 6. WEAR A LEATHER JACKET TO LOOK COOL. Leather sends an instant message
that it's not about age, it's about attitude, ability and having an edge. Wear your leather biker or blazer to suggest creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to peers and
management. Toss it over a dress or skirt and blouse or striped top and pants like an irreverent cardigan. One cautionary note: Skip the extra-glitzy hardware, epaulets and tough-girl studs
for work. Fashion bloggers and celebs may pull it off, but you're better off with soft buttery texture (real or faux) and a sleek minimalist style that looks seasoned, experienced and
more sophisticated — like you. Patricia Arquette, Jamie Lee Curtis, Gayle King Getty Images (4): JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP; Gabe Ginsberg/WireImage; Dimitrios Kambouris 7. EMPHASIZE
ACCESSORIES TO OWN YOUR SPACE. You won't find this in any HR handbook, but there is a guaranteed trick to fitting in at a mostly younger workplace or relating to a younger boss. People
do focus 90 percent of their attention on your glasses, shoes and jewelry, so don't overthink the clothes too much. Bold statement add-ons personalize your look and provide an
opportunity to show your individuality. Whether you work at a desk in an open-plan office, over a counter, or face-to-face with customers and staff, you won't get lost in the crowd.