Ageless Fashion: Style Strategies For Every Woman
Oct 20, 2021
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Fashion and beauty standards are tricky things. Young women want to look older and more mature so that people will take them seriously, while older women often seek ways to look younger. What these struggles overlook, though, is that real fashion is, in many ways, both timeless and ageless – and you don’t need a stylist to execute it.If you’re ready to rethink your wardrobe, take a cue from these celebrities, fashion buyers, and other style superstars. With these 4 pieces in your closet, you’ll never have to worry about looking dated or out of step with the times.
The Right Blazer
Young women on the job market know the importance of a great blazer, and many include them in their everyday looks, pairing an oversized jacket with fitted pants or a short skirt for a dramatic look. Well, the importance of a great blazer doesn’t disappear at 35. No, a white or brightly colored blazer is the perfect way to dress up your everyday outfits, whether you’re headed to a family gathering, dinner with friends, or just running errands.
Your Signature Bag
Another integral element of a timeless wardrobe is the right bag, and the fact is that it can be hard to hit the right tone between practical and stylish. Excessively big or small bags are equally impractical, but you also don’t want to wind up with a slightly updated version of your grandmother’s purse from all those years ago.
One bag option that will keep what you need on hand without loudly announcing your age is a leather bucket bag, especially one in lighter or more reddish tones. If the classic grandma bag is made from black faux leather with cheap, overstaged hardware, a simple, real leather bag is the timeless alternative.
Make A Statement
Many older women are anxious about choosing clothes and accessories that are too loud or bold, thinking them inappropriate or just meant for younger women. Consider this your celebrity-backed invitation to be bold. Both the model Maye Musk and actress Angela Bassett are fans of accessorizing with bold statement earrings, but you may find that a great cocktail ring or chunky necklace is more in tune with your personal brand.
Keep It Graphic
Bold prints, like a large plaid, check, or houndstooth pattern, are a great way to keep your style looking modern and youthful, especially with the nineties influences coming back into style right now. Obviously, this doesn’t need to be an all-over look, but even integrating these prints in subtle ways, like in your belt or scarf, or as the pattern on your cuffs or collar, can make a statement.
No Shame, No Hiding
One of the main reasons that women want to appear younger than they are, and that some even lie about their ages, is because getting older is sometimes seen as shameful or as an indicator that you’re less valuable or attractive.
Age doesn’t actually mean any of those things, though, unless you let it. Instead, take a cue from 100 year-old fashion icon Iris Apfel. As Apfel notes, there’s no reason to try to hide your age – rather, you should celebrate them as the gift that they are. And, of course, age shouldn’t limit what you wear. If you love it, wear it. Fashion is an art form and while certain looks are ageless, nothing is actually off-limits.
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