![](\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/www-instagram-com-salmahayek-816895938.jpg\")
\n
![](\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/NINTCHDBPICT000847832703.jpg\")
<\/p>\nSOME of Hollywood's hottest 50-something stars have been proving that the idea of "dressing one's age" is a thing of the past.<\/p>\n
Now a fashion psychologist has revealed why Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford, and Salma Hayek refuse to put their sex appeal behind them \u2014 but noted that being busty can turn into a challenge.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n
Halle, Cindy, and Salma may have more than just their ages and motherhood in common.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 57-year-old stars dress glamorously for the cameras and stand out with their super-sexy looks.<\/p>\n
Fashion psychologist\u00a0Professor Carolyn Mair, Ph.D., noticed the three women's ease at working it, though pointed out that one might be facing an extra challenge.<\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview, Mair told The U.S. Sun: \u201cWhat we are seeing is three women retaining that desire to be noticed and to look sexy.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is empowering.<\/p>\n
\u201cWomen get into their late fifties and can report feeling ignored and as if nobody notices them anymore.<\/p>\n
\u201cHalle has been focusing on her legs, while Cindy is about the entire body shape.<\/p>\n
\u201cSalma has been more focused on her breasts.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMany celebrities have led the trend for curvy bodies, big butts, and big breasts \u2014 this is a bit like the Kardashians."<\/p>\n But curves can create some difficulty, too, as Salma herself admitted.<\/p>\n In a 2021 episode of Red Table Talk, she told Jada-Pinkett Smith that she's struggled with her breast size as she's gotten older because they'd grown naturally.<\/p>\n \u201cSometimes it is more difficult to dress when you have large breasts," Mair said.<\/p>\n \u201cBig breasts can dominate a look and not every woman wants that.\u201d<\/p>\n The Monster's Ball actress was photographed at New York Fashion Week on September 11 wearing a clinging black dress with slits up to her hips.<\/p>\n Halle teamed her look with black knee-high boots and also went braless.<\/p>\n Previously, the mom of two told Women\u2019s Health: \u201cI'm my best self now that I reached 56 years old.<\/p>\n \u201cI have the most to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n Mair said: \u201cHalle Berry wants to be seen as an exciting, sexual being rather than someone who feels past it.<\/p>\n \u201cAlthough at this stage of life some women might change their attitude on sex, Halle\u2019s look suggests she is as vibrant as ever.<\/p>\n \u201cHalle likes showing her toned legs and thighs and uses splits to draw attention.<\/p>\n \u201cThe white dress slit draws attention to the erogenous zones.<\/p>\n \u201cIt also gives just a peek, which can be quite erotic.\u201d<\/p>\n Cindy recently showed off her figure for Vanity Fair\u2019s European editions.<\/p>\n The world-famous supermodel also posed for Vogue in a tight red dress for the docu-series The Super Models on Apple TV+.<\/p>\n London Fashion Week saw the mom of two show off her shape in a black cut-out Versace dress.<\/p>\n Commenting on her mom's style on Instagram, Crawford\u2019s daughter, Kaia Gerber, 22, wrote: \u201cHot mama!\u201d<\/p>\n In 2022 Cindy told W magazine: \u201c I\u2019m aware that I don\u2019t look the same as I did when I was 25.\u201d<\/p>\n She added: "But I bring experience and confidence in front of the camera that I didn\u2019t have then.\u201d<\/p>\n Mair explained: \u201cCindy\u2019s black dress has tiny fasteners that add sex appeal.<\/p>\n "This is similar to the safety pin dress that Elizabeth Hurley wore years ago.<\/p>\n "They look as if they could be unfastened quickly and easily.<\/p>\n \u201cCindy is not showing very much flesh except between these fasteners \u2014 rather, she is showing the form of her body.<\/p>\n \u201cCindy looks demure and shows off a hint of sexiness so is maybe more subtle than Salma and Halle.\u201d<\/p>\n The summer has seen Salma show off her figure in an array of bikinis and dresses.<\/p>\n On September 15, the Magic Mike\u2019s Last Dance actress paraded her curves in a white gown at the Toronto Film Festival.<\/p>\n Soon after, she was photographed with her husband in New York wearing a figure-hugging red sequin dress.<\/p>\n In August, the mom of one told Glamour: \u201cI do have to say that I have found it beautiful, getting older with someone.\u201d<\/p>\n Mair said: "Selma wears skin-tight clothes.<\/p>\n "They show her curves and for this reason, they may be considered sexier.<\/p>\n \u201cHer red sequin choice emphasized her curves as they reflect and draw attention to them.<\/p>\n \u201cIt also looks like Salma prefers dresses that focus on her breasts and butt."<\/p>\n A white dress she wore on September 13 "emphasizes her curvy shape," Mair added.<\/p>\n \u201cThe issue is that this can be exacerbated as we get older.<\/p>\n "This is a time when some might prefer to be noticed for their other attributes."<\/p>\n Mair said that overall, she thinks Cindy's look would appeal to a lot of people "who appreciate a more demure look," though Halle has some sophisticated style too.<\/p>\n "All these women look confident and absolutely not invisible," she said.<\/p>\n "If I were to guess their ages, I would put them all around 30 years old. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/COMP-ELIANNE-MURDER-1.jpg\")
<\/picture>‘DREAMS SHATTERED’ <\/span><\/p>\nFamily tribute to ‘light of our lives’ after girl, 15, knifed to death<\/h3>\n
![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RW-comp-BUS-ACCIDENT-SEP27v4-1.jpg\")
<\/picture>BUS HORROR <\/span><\/p>\nBus passengers chased boy, 17, after he stabbed girl, 15, with zombie knife<\/h3>\n
![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/crop-11296413-1.jpg\")
<\/picture>CRAZED BEAST <\/span><\/p>\nXL Bully ate my thumb & mauled hubby – he punched it 30 TIMES to make it stop<\/h3>\n
![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2002-new-member-unveiled-packed-2016842.jpg\")
<\/picture>SAY WHAT? <\/span><\/p>\nI was in one of the noughties biggest pop groups – now I\u2019m happy meditating<\/h3>\n
HIP HALLE<\/h2>\n
![](\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/NINTCHDBPICT000847833210.jpg\")
<\/p>\nCAREFUL CINDY<\/h2>\n
![](\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/cindy-crawford-attends-celine-wiltern-847832773.jpg\")
<\/p>\nSEX BOMB SALMA<\/h2>\n
![](\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/salma-hayek-attends-kerings-2nd-847832118.jpg\")
<\/p>\nREAD MORE SUN STORIES<\/h2>\n
![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/newspress-collage-24170807-1695829585722.jpg\")
<\/picture>![](\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/salma-hayek-attends-el-sabor-847832073-1.jpg\")
![](\"https:\/\/www.the-sun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/halle-berry-attends-95th-annual-847833674.jpg\")