Personalize your style
Develop a style that expresses your personality.
Stylist Elizabeth Kosich, founder of Elizabeth Kosich Styling, believes that turning 40 is the right time to define your individual look. Typically by this age people have a better understanding of themselves, and she recommends thinking about what it is that makes you you. You should understand what clothes help you feel as comfortable as possible in both body and soul. This is the best time to form an image that is in harmony with your inner essence.
If you have a hobby, such as yoga, Crystal Cave suggests using that as inspiration for your wardrobe. As she says, being reminded of your favorite things improves your mood, coloring your everyday day with bright colors, and the image will introduce you to others without words.
Create a capsule wardrobe
Build a capsule wardrobe based on your already established personal preferences.
At the age of 40, an understanding of color and style preferences comes. To look simple but chic, Elizabeth Kosich recommends building a capsule wardrobe based on established ideas. She considers the ideal formula: two suits, two bottoms and five tops. This opens up a wide scope for combinations and allows you to create more than 40 variations of outfits. This selection of things allows you to always look stylish without spending a lot of time thinking through images.
White loose shirt
You can create many office looks with a white shirt (Photo: pristor.ru)
A white shirt is an indispensable item in the office capsule. To look stylish, you should abandon the traditional fitted “office clerk” model. Loose-fitting shirts are in fashion. The straight model is easy to fit into a classic wardrobe. It goes well with business trouser suits, pencil skirts, pleated skirts, and tapered trousers. Throwing a trench coat or biker jacket on top will give you an ultra-fashionable look.
The basic shirt should be made of thick fabric. Models with decor are best left in the store. Laconic products are in fashion. In addition, they are easy to create sets with: this is the case when the bottom can be anything.
If you find the perfect white shirt in the store, buy several at once, you won’t regret it. No matter how carefully you wear things, frequent washing causes white fabric to acquire a grayish tint. As soon as a shirt loses its perfect whiteness, it’s time to throw it away, otherwise it will ruin even the most successful look. If there is a “double”, the capsule will not be damaged.
A straight-cut shirt without decoration is a universal option (Photo: modaname.ru)
Update the database
Monitor the state of things.
At the age of 40, a sloppy, stained T-shirt or shoes that are about to fall apart look, to say the least, strange. Stylist Catherine Bachelier of CB StyleMaker recommends gradually updating your wardrobe basics. She believes that a woman should, at a minimum, buy new T-shirts and bras. As for shoes, if you have favorite pairs that are no longer new, Bachelier advises taking them to a shoemaker. As she says, “A good shoe repair will instantly update your look.”
Plaid dress
A checkered dress is appropriate in an office capsule (Photo: y-jenchina.ru)
The checkered pattern is still in fashion. And in the spring it only strengthens its position. Working ladies who want to look fashionable should add a checkered dress to their office capsule. This is a profitable investment in your wardrobe: the print is forever relevant. The main thing is to choose a universal style of outfit. An excellent solution for work is a straight model behind the knee. This cut allows you to hide figure flaws. If you need to highlight your waist, a belt can help.
It is important to choose the right color for a plaid dress. A bright tartan is unlikely to be appropriate in the office, but a discreet black and white check, an elegant glenchek or a noble Burberry check is what you need.
The ideal office dress - straight cut, below the knee length, with a checkered discreet color (Photo: collectionsale.ru)
Invest in image
When choosing things, priorities change towards quality.
After updating the base, it is time for capital investments, says Elizabeth Kosich. In her opinion, midlife is the ideal time to purchase timeless pieces that will add a special charm to your outfit. For a business woman, this could be a designer handbag, diamond jewelry, or a high-quality expensive suit. For the housewife, she recommends a winter wool coat, cashmere sweaters, the perfect black dress or good quality original shoes. The stylist emphasizes that after 40, it’s time to be selective with your purchases and give preference to quality over quantity.
Triangle wardrobe
First of all, you need to visually reduce the hip area, regardless of whether their line is straight or round.
In addition, it is important to draw maximum attention to the upper body with the help of all kinds of details, accessories, bright colors, textures and layers to create the illusion of harmony.
Avoid decorative pockets and hip belts at all costs - they will only exacerbate existing imbalances.
Distinctive features:
- Your figure needs visual correction.
- You have wide hips.
- You have narrow shoulders.
- You may experience difficulties when shopping for dresses.
What to wear:
Trousers
With a straight front; flare; extended; palazzo:
Skirts
Pencil; cut on the bias; from wedges:
Top
With ruffles and frills; twos (to create a layered effect); oversized sweater; sleeveless vest over shirt and T-shirt:
Dresses
With smell; Empire (high waist); costume:
Jackets
One-piece; double-breasted; military; safari:
Create extra volume in your upper torso!
Complete your wardrobe with outerwear
Combine your favorite items with matching clothes.
At the age of 40, it is not at all necessary to get rid of your favorite things that you wore in your 20s and 30s. Carmen Alfaro, creative director at Moda Kalon, advises simply pairing them with matching outerwear. For example, your favorite distressed sweater or jeans will look harmonious with a jacket or poncho in neutral colors. This stylish top will add a touch of sophistication to your look.
Helpful Tip: If you have clothes in your closet that no longer fit, or that were given to you by someone toxic from your past, now is the time to get rid of them. After all, part of growing up is understanding the value of time and space. And storing in the closet only those things that you love and wear reduces the time for choosing and preparing an outfit for the day.
Beautiful women in their 40s and clothes
If a forty-year-old lady thinks that the time has come for long skirts and shapeless sweaters, or that for a youthful effect you need to dress “youthfully”, then this is not at all true. This is the age when it is worth returning to the classics and being guided in the selection of clothes by the following principles:
- elegance;
- minimum decor;
- a varied selection of shades;
- good, high-quality cut of things;
- taste and sense of style.
Many fashion trends of 2020 fully correspond to these moments, but ladies over 40 most often already feel and know what is worth wearing and what is not.
Clue. To create new successful images, you first need to make a revolution in your closet: carefully and boldly go through things, and put away those that are not worn, do not fit, or do not combine.
You can look at photos of successful images of a basic wardrobe for a 40-year-old woman to get inspired for new looks.
Culottes are now in fashion
What to avoid:
- rhinestones, sparkles, cheap jewelry and other things that are inexpensive and suitable only for young glamorous girls;
- “careless chaos” in the image - even if there is naturalness in modern fashion, then let a lady at 40 have it elegant and classically balanced;
- black color - many stylists talk about black as something that “slims”, but also as one that “ages.” The first effect can already be achieved using dark fabrics (dark blue, dark brown, dark green, burgundy, chocolate), but the second point is very unpleasant. But black can be safely combined with other shades and it will turn out very impressive - look at the photo;
- military style, rough boots with raised soles and other elements of a deliberately “masculine” character no longer carry the same charm and originality as at 20 or 30 years old. It would be time to put the leather jacket aside too. Although there were very elegant images of ladies over 40 in a leather jacket. So, it's all about a sense of style.
Advice. Don't forget about neatness and accuracy. Dirty shoes, creases in tights and a wrinkled skirt are completely inappropriate for her age. Not to mention the shabby manicure and cheap cosmetics that don’t last more than two or three hours.
Interesting: Fashionable haircuts 2019 for women 40+
Upgrade your glasses
Choose glasses to match your look.
Elena Doukas, head of design at Garrett Leight California Optical, noticed a tendency for women over 40 to cover their entire face with glasses. But while oversized frames can look cute, they often overwhelm the face. Dukas believes that when choosing glasses, it is better to follow the rule - the less, the better. Instead of simply hiding your face, you should consider the function of the glasses in your look. For example, a cat-eye frame with slightly elongated top corners draws attention to the face, distracting the eye from an imperfect figure. Color is as important as shape. Doukas advises that the color of your glasses complement the color of your skin, hair or outfit. For clothes in neutral shades, she recommends gray, black, crystal tones. If your wardrobe is dominated by navy and brown, you should try tortoiseshell frames.
How to become luxurious at 40: 15 fashion rules
At 40, life is just beginning, which means it’s too early to wrap yourself in a shawl and start saving for old age. Time to create! And it's not about art, but about yourself. Review your wardrobe, get rid of junk and try to become a chic woman in a little time... And in this material you will find 15 really working tips that will help you achieve your goal quickly and without mistakes. Impeccable style can be achieved at any age!
Don't go to extremes
The most important and important rule, which many women violate with sad regularity, is to go to extremes. That means one wears a Mickey Mouse crop top and the other wears a floor-length gray granny skirt. Know when to stop: short shiny shorts will not make you look younger, and an old lady's blouse will only make the situation worse. The right solution is elegant silhouettes, classic styles and the absence of strange decorative elements.
Wear comfortable clothes
After all, it’s time to forget about very tight skirts, 15 cm heels and slipping jeans. Wear something you feel comfortable in (not a tracksuit!). Clothing should not constrict, compress or impede movement. Remember once and for all: the outfit should fit your figure.
Clearly define what to show and what to hide
It's natural that your figure is no longer as fit as it was 20 years ago. There is no need to be afraid of this, there is no need to be upset because of this. Just learn to emphasize your strengths and hide your weaknesses. Do you have beautiful calves or an attractive décolleté? Wear knee-length skirts and V-neck blouses.
Wear pastel colors
First of all, you need to understand what colors suit you. Perhaps you've had enough time to figure this out. For example, pale blue instantly makes you younger and more attractive, while yellow is strictly prohibited. Start from this. Meanwhile, if you are over 40, stylists recommend paying attention to light pastel shades: beige, ivory, brown, white, gray.
Say a firm “no” to shapeless clothes
Returning to the question of a beautiful and elegant silhouette. Forget about hoodies, strange stretched sweaters, insanely wide trousers. Only true to size and only semi-fitted items (but not tight!)
Choose prints with care
We're not saying you shouldn't wear bright prints after 40, but it's best to choose them with extreme caution. Pay attention to something subdued, unpretentious, not flashy. These can be geometric shapes, flowers, or abstraction, but with the condition that the print does not look too childish. Moreover, without funny cats and red lips.
Don't forget about heels
Are your high-heeled shoes kept in the closet and only taken out on special occasions? This is the wrong way to approach things. Just buy at least one pair of really comfortable and stable mid-heeled pumps.
Choose skirts and dresses of medium length
The ideal length is mid-knee. It's feminine, beautiful, stylish. A mini dress will look vulgar and vulgar, perhaps only Demi Moore can afford such outfits. In order not to make a mistake, we always choose something restrained and without going overboard.
Find a nice fitted coat
Have you bought a cool fitted coat in a delicate shade? Pair it with ankle boots and consider yourself ready for spring and fall. Forget about black or gray and don't be afraid to get dirty - a light coat will make your look great.
Add stylish details
If we advise you to stick to the classics in your clothes, then when choosing accessories you can turn on your imagination (in moderation, of course). For example, sometimes wear a beautiful hat or large jewelry, add an unusual brooch or bright shoes to your look. In general, be original, it will benefit your style.
Don't get carried away with jewelry
Another extreme that older women sometimes go to. Wear lots and lots of expensive jewelry at the same time and turn into a Christmas tree. We understand that jewelry is an indicator of wealth and luxury, but for everyday style it is better to stick to modest accessories. At least not without 20 carat diamonds.
Carry small, neat handbags
Try to avoid large bags that look more like grocery bags. Wear clutches or neat medium-sized handbags - they will never spoil your elegant look.
Buy only quality clothes
We think that you have already come to the realization that it is better to buy a few high-quality and expensive items for your basic wardrobe than to buy all the tacky blouses with threads sticking out at sales. A woman over 40 cannot afford to wear low-quality clothes that will not last more than 1 season. An expensive bag, a good coat, cool shoes - we select the ideal option and enjoy it for several years.
Always stick to simplicity and elegance
Let's leave experimenting with trends to young girls, okay? Eternal classics are what a beautiful woman needs after 40. Fitted trousers, a feminine blouse, and a stylish jacket will never go out of fashion. As they say, simple and tasteful.
Be well-groomed and tidy
There are no ugly women. There are only those who do not want to take care of their skin, hair, nails, and clothes. Of course, you can use the excuse of lack of time, but this excuse will not work with us. We officially declare: women, love yourself, and then everyone around you will love you!
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Tailor your clothes to your figure
Clothing that fits your figure gives you a feeling of comfort.
As you age, your figure undergoes changes and precise fitting of clothing is the key to a stylish look. Beatrice Purdy, president of Measure&Made, advises to honestly evaluate not only the appearance of outfits, but also how they fit. Not a single item should be too loose or tight; all wardrobe items should be tailored to your figure as much as possible. The feeling of comfort should always be at the forefront.
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Clothes for the "rectangle"
Creating the illusion of curves is your key to success. This can be easily achieved with the right clothing.
However, keep in mind that you risk setting yourself up for a couple of years if you do something wrong.
Slightly fitted clothing with a generally straight cut will give you the figure you've always dreamed of.
Don’t be afraid to emphasize your hips and buttocks, because these are your undeniable assets.
Distinctive features:
- Your task is to create curves.
- You have practically no waist.
- Fat tissue tends to accumulate in the abdominal and waist areas.
- You have flat buttocks and straight hips.
What to wear:
Trousers
With folds in front (giving a straight line); with a straight front; with a low waistline; flare; jeans:
Skirts
Pencil; from wedges; with wide folds; from wedges with low waist:
Top
With square and triangular neckline; slightly fitted shirt; two in figure; sleeveless shirt:
Dresses
Dress shirt; coat dress; princess cut; empire style:
Jackets
Single-breasted with turn-ups and lapels; double-breasted; one-piece:
