40 is damn sexy! Take ‘The Graduate’ look

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Aging is a bitch? Not when you happen to be a movie like ‘The Graduate,’ which debuted 40 years ago in 1967 and quite frankly, looks even better and resonates even louder today.

Take the famous line from Benjamin Braddock’s neighbor, who may have been as much of a visionary as Frank Lloyd Wright. He says, ‘I just want to say one word to you -- one word: Plastics.’ Plastics, indeed. Who would have dreamed that Americans would spend $8.4 billion on synthetic fillers for furrows, collagen, liposuction and other cosmetic surgery four decades later?

Mrs. Robinson’s style -- leopard coat, black, seamed stockings, and a head scarf -- holds up too. Clearly, she dressed like the predator she played. Feeling hungry? I wouldn’t suggest that you molest the paperboy, but a stitch or two of animal print is always sexy. This season, designers are crazy for exotic prints and the stampede of fabrics and leathers include big cat, zebra, giraffe and a preponderance of ostrich.

Personally, I like these simple low-heeled pumps by Christian Louboutin ($770, Saks.com) because they show some toe decollete and look comfortable. (Cats should never stumble because their stilettos hurt.) Pricey? Yes, but these shoes -- much like the film -- are a bona fide classic. You could even slip them on in 40 years and take long, languorous strides.