One Fashion Item Could Become a 'Statement Piece' for Women Over 50 This Fall — 30+ Photos of Celebs Flaunting It Successfully

Step aside, little black dress — the fashion elite have a new must-have turning sidewalks into runways, and no one is proving the power of this piece more fiercely than these over-50 style icons. As the leaves turn shades of amber and the air grows cooler, it's time to swap out breezy summer dresses for layers that feel both warm and stylish. This season, one fashion staple is standing out for women over 50 years old — the jacket. Christie BrinkleyCelebrity designer Christian Siriano called jackets the must-try trend for fall, explaining that while fashion once revolved around the perfect black dress, today the real essential is that "perfect layering piece." Whether it's a sleek blazer, tweed, leather, or something cozy yet polished, Siriano believes a jacket should be treated as "almos