The fashion world changes so suddenly, but as people get older, many people stop following it. But in vain! Today we want to look at beautiful images suitable for a wardrobe after 40 years. This is a very young age and you certainly shouldn’t forget about beautiful outfits. The main thing is to choose everything wisely, exactly what suits you. We will look at the main colors and clothing options that most successfully emphasize age. They won’t make you look older, but they won’t show you that you want to go back to your youth.
Colors
The main colors in the wardrobe for women over 40 will be calm shades. These are such as beige, gray, brown, blue, emerald. Your base should be built on these colors. Next, you can add one or two brightly colored elements to it. For example, red, rich blue or blue, lilac. The main thing is that these shades suit your color type.
Suits
Suits are one of the most popular clothing options for women over 40. Many people are driven by work responsibilities, others like a strict style. There are several costume options. The first option is a suit with trousers, the other with a skirt. Here, every woman chooses a model that suits her. In terms of color, suits for women over 40 usually come in either basic colors or with subtle prints. For example, it could be a crow's foot, a slightly noticeable stripe or a cage.
Sarah Rutson's career in the fashion industry
Sarah is British by origin. She entered the fashion industry by starting to work for Marks & Spencer. The position of buyer—purchaser—has always worked best for her. In addition to impeccable taste and the ability to choose many things for one season that would be combined with each other, she also has many more tricks.
This is how a 40-50 year old woman should dress!
Sarah Rutson wearing an outfit from Belgian designer Dries van Noten
That is why today, working for a multi-brand boutique, she is glad that she has the opportunity to choose different options, and there can be many of them. This is the success of her work - the ability to please everyone and offer something individual and unique to choose from.
Working for a multi-brand boutique, Sarah Ratson tries to offer clients something individual and unique.
Sarah herself values individuality and originality, the opportunity to distinguish herself from others. And despite the fact that her images are invariably elegant, and many try to imitate Ratson, she still tries to choose unusual combinations for herself.
Sarah Rutson values individuality and originality in clothing
Dresses
By the age of 40, a woman usually finds her ideal dress style. And it could be one or two. And so only the color changes, the length of the skirt and the style of the sleeves change slightly. The most popular styles of dresses for women over 40 are sheath, a-line and straight. The choice depends on your body type. For women with a feminine “guitar” figure, a sheath dress would be ideal. For women with wide shoulders, an a-line dress is more suitable, which will give the figure symmetry. And for those with pear shapes, the best option would be a straight-cut or a-line dress. Pay attention to our article about the little black dress, where you can easily choose a dress for yourself.
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Fashionable clothing models for those over 40: dresses and skirts
At any age, you want to remain attractive and young. It is only in your hands to choose the appropriate style and your beauty. For middle-aged women, dresses are a must-have in their wardrobe. In the spring and summer of 2021, elegant dresses of various colors and styles, midi and maxi lengths that flatter the figure will remain popular. In modern boutiques you will find dresses in checkered patterns, with fashionable ruffles, with long and short sleeves. Using the dress, create stylish looks for the office and romantic meetings, as well as looks for a special occasion. It is quite possible for a woman to look beautiful and fashionable at 40 years old. There are many clothing options available for her wardrobe. Particular attention should be paid to skirts. You should choose the ideal model for different life situations. For an everyday business look, a classic straight or pencil skirt remains indispensable. Pleated skirts of medium length, as well as long floor-length skirts, are popular - they can be plain or with a small pattern.
Cardigan
A wonderful wardrobe item for women over 40 is a cardigan. You can play with many images with it. The cardigan goes great with a skirt, dress, or trousers. Moreover, the images can be completely different depending on the length, color, and material. Women over 40 choose a cardigan from the belt line and below. Here the choice is based on your body type, personal preferences and combination with other clothes. For example, with a skirt, everything will look better if it is mid-thigh length or short models. It is advisable not to cover the length of your skirt or dress, so as not to look like you forgot to get dressed. Also, the most relevant and universal cardigan length would be just above the knee. It goes well with both a skirt and trousers. But it is better for short women to avoid it, so as not to appear even shorter. Nowadays it has become fashionable to belt cardigans, but it is better not to use the fabric belt that comes with the set. Choose wide or thin leather belts. With them, the image will become stylish and more stately.
What trendy things to add to your wardrobe?
The 2021 summer wardrobe capsule for women over 40 may contain items with trendy flat checks. For brighter looks, instead of summer fashion outfits with bright floral and animal prints or bold inserts, you can use classic combinations of black and white. And contrast the trendy bright pink with whitened tones of pink: delicate pastels, powdery shades, muted lavender. The color schemes of sets for those over 40 are dominated by monochrome colors.
Summer look for ladies over 40
Pants-skirts are not leaving the catwalks, and for mature women they are a comfortable, practical, stylish option. Culottes have the ideal length for 40-year-old ladies and indicate adherence to fashion trends. You can wear culottes with heels, sneakers, and city sneakers.
Culottes in summer looks
A summer wardrobe should include light, airy tunics, plain and striped shirt-cut dresses, light polka-dot sundresses, and elegant pleated skirts to or below the knee.
And, of course, a lot of accessories - bags and handbags (knitted bags, mesh bags are in trend), sunglasses, hats.
Blouses, shirts
Women over 40 prefer to wear blouses or shirts instead of various blouses. They give stateliness and with them the image looks much more expensive and luxurious. In addition, stylists have long been saying that it’s time to leave blouses in the past. Blouses can be very different. These are both light airy and thick shirts. Shirts and blouses are ideal for both work and everyday wear. Pairs perfectly with jeans, classic skirts and trousers. If you feel like your figure has slight flaws, then avoid transparent fabrics. They will feel uncomfortable.
Accessories (scarves, shawls)
Some women after 40 begin to feel that they need to show less of their certain parts of the body. Yes, as we age, our skin begins to change, no matter how much we take care of it. Very often it is the neck that gives it away first. And then the stylists came up with a cool trick. You can add a neckerchief or scarf to your look. This accessory is perfect for a variety of looks. It can fit into a business office style with a formal suit, slightly diluting and refreshing it. Or match it to the dress and create a cute and even romantic look.
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What women over 40 should not include in their summer wardrobe
Women over 40 do not need to fill their wardrobe with:
- mini clothes (skirts, dresses). For elegant looks, items of medium length, just below the knee, are suitable. If your build allows, up to the knee;
- shapeless, voluminous outfits that make others think about the imperfect figure or overweight hiding underneath;
- too bright, colorful things. You can create a bright accent with accessories and jewelry;
- open sundresses. If the décolleté area is in ideal condition and the skin of the arms is toned, the ban on open models is lifted;
- clothes, tightly, like a second skin, fitting the body. You need to wear things that are your own size, they should fit loosely (the distance between the fabric and the skin should be about 2 cm);
- things of youth style - torn or rhinestone jeans, T-shirts with beaten, ambiguous prints.
You can look stylish and attractive and be beautiful at any age. All you need to do is know your age characteristics, color type and figure and create a wardrobe taking them into account. Thanks to the fashion industry there is great for every age and type.
