For your most glamorous look, pull your hair back into a high, full ponytail. This hair style is perfect with halter-necks and strapless dresses and tops.

Don't have the hair to pull this off? No problem: just pull hair back and clip on a fake ponytail that's a good match to your haircolor.

The beauty of a low, loose chignon is that it almost looks like an afterthought.
When paired with a dress with a beautiful back detail -- a back bow, a low-cut back -- it's a knockout.

Women over the age of 40 sometimes struggle with the chicest way to wear hair, feeling silly trying to pull off trendier looks like double buns or ponytails.

The key to pulling off a bob with bangs for formal wear is to have lots of shine. A classic smoky eye and red lips are perfect partners for the shiny bob.

A low, loose ponytail gives formal dresses a casual chic twist.
This look is best when paired with more natural-looking makeup and minimal jewelry.

The headband took runways by storm at recent fashion shows. Paired with either long slick hair or slightly teased retro hair, the black headband is a great way to update even the most basic little black dress.

The biggest formal fashion mistake most women make is to pair a gorgeous dress with a frumpy, overly structured updo.

For the runway, hair stylists often choose an updo that features a high chignon that has loose ends.

The modern updo looks sleek but not too perfect, which adds to its appeal.