You can define your personal style at any age. We all want to look our best, but it’s important to remember to dress with the intention to please yourself! Ideally, you need to be confident and make sure that you are connected to your unique personal style.
Let’s face it, who hasn’t purchased something because you saw it displayed on a store mannequin or, even admired someone else wearing it?
We’ve all been there at least once, and then after you get home, and try the new item on, after one glance in the mirror, you’re horrified. How many times have you asked yourself the question, “What was I thinking?” I know this because I’ve had my share of fashion faux pas by experimenting with a look that wasn’t true to me. Trying to imitate style never works. Fashion is just fashion, style is created when what you are wearing reflects who you are. Personal style is what catches the attention of others. It displays confidence and appeal and of course personality.
Style at any age
A dear friend of mine sent me a video a few months ago that I felt really connected with. There was a segment where the author of a book called Dressing Your Truth, Carol Tuttle, was trying to help a woman find her personal style. Carol explains that it is important to find an individual style that fits who you are. Her motto is: “Not to be stylish for the sake of being stylish.” Carol also says you should dress to bring out your greatest qualities.
It’s so important to remain true to ourselves, even with fashion. If you are not in your comfort zone with what you are wearing, it’s going to reflect a negative vibe onto your appearance.
Once you are confident about who you are and what your wearing, this makes you feel good, and dressing becomes fun.
So how do you add a little vitality to your wardrobe without looking like you’re trying too hard or aiming too young?
7 Wardrobe Staples that Have No Age Limit //Ageless Ensembles
I like to refer to the following suggestions as my “Ageless Ensembles.” Along with my daughter, who is in her thirties, we choose a single article of clothing, style it individually, and show examples of how both our age groups can wear it on my blog. Style is not determined by your age!
The following seven pieces are a few style staples that have absolutely no age limit. If you’re feeling a need to update from middle aged dowdy to a spirited youthful middle aged style, then try incorporating at least one of these into your wardrobe and you’ll instantly spark energy others will notice.
Denim Shirts
Whether you wear them over-sized, tucked-in or belted at the waistline, pair a blue denim shirt with black or wheat-colored jeans and a pair of leopard flats
Graphic T-shirts
Camouflage Print Pants
Fun Sneakers
Leather Jacket
A Plaid Blazer
Boots
A great pair of low stacked heeled boots always show a little spunk, not to mention they are comfortable
My Personal Style Tip: Dressing for the current season early on will keep your look fresh and updated. Also, olive green and purple are two of the trending colors that we will be seeing a lot of.
Here you are ladies, the above pieces are my ageless ensembles that you can share wearing with all the thirty somethings this fall and not only look age-appropriate, but also express a more youthful spirit. Find your personal style and you can incorporate trendier pieces as an expression of your personality. Who needs to defy age when you can look fabulous no matter the age?
Hi Nancy!
First, I love love both outfits you are wearing. I can see you love shoes and boots as much as I do! I love the silky leopard skirt and have a fair amount of animal print in my closet. The camo look is fab on you, may I ask where you bought your camo jeans or are they pants? I like the darker camo you are wearing, I have a pair from Loft that are a bit lighter. Those boots rock and are edgy too, love them!
Good to meet you!
Id love for you to come to my linkup on Tuesdays, Turning Heads Tuesday where you can linkup 2-3 posts with other bloggers. I do it every week.
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Hello Jess,
It’s great hearing from you! It’s fun meeting up with women my age that love fashion as much as I do. As for the camouflaged pants, I borrowed them from my daughters closet. I’ve posted ones similar on my like to know it app. There’s a version that you may like from Express that I’ve highlighted, please take a look. I agree with you, and prefer the darker camo print. In regards to the linkup Tuesday’s, I’m feeling right now that I should not take on any further commitments. I recently joined another group that posts twice a month and my blog keeps me very busy. I would however like to keep this door open and if I feel that I can add to my plate reach out to you in the future. Thank you again for reaching out to me. I’ll look forward to following your posts.
My Best,
Nancy
Love the looks..classic with a pop! I will pick up a plaid blazer and camo pants to finish my list! Love the inspo!
Hi Judy,
I’m so glad you felt inspired by the story. I think both choices are going to get you through many outfits. The blazer can be so versatile and the pants are so on trend your going to look very chic.
My Best,
Nancy
I’m all about the fun sneakers!
Hi Jae,
Yay! Comfort is very important but add a little jazz and that makes shoes fun.
Enjoy your day,
Nancy
Love this! I have some of these staples, but not all. I need to invest in some fun camo wear:)
Great blog, great post!
Hello Theresa,
You’ve just given me an idea! I think I’m going to write a blog about Camo wear next week. There are so many ways to wear it and it’s so popular right now. Thank you so much for getting back to me. I’m pleased to hear that you liked the article. I always appreciate hearing back from readers.
Thanks again for the inspiration!
Nancy
“Fashion is just fashion, style is created when what you are wearing reflects who you are. Personal style is what catches the attention of others. It displays confidence and appeal and of course personality” … I love this quote! I’m still working to develop my own personal style, which is challenging because I’ve never felt like I had a strong fashion sense. Thankfully, I’m learning so much from all the fashion-savvy women online these days. Very helpful to read your insights, Nancy!
Hi Lauren,
That is one of my favorite quotes too! I recently wrote an article about finding your personal style. Here is the link if you’d like to read it, you might find it helpful. I’m inspired daily by what I see on social media but it’s still important to stay true to yourself and wear what makes you feel good. So many times I’ve tried something because it looked good on another person and didn’t feel like that particular style was meant for me. Ugh, my fashion faux paus! You’ll find your style soon as it seems like you know a lot about style.
https://www.atwodrinkminimum.com/find-your-personal-style-at-any-age-7-wardrobe-staples-that-have-no-age-limit/
I hope you find the article interesting. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Nancy
Hello Lauren,
Please forgive me for my previous email as I thought you were responding to me about my recent post on wearing Buffalo plaid. I’m flattered that you took the time to email me and let me know your thoughts about Finding Your Personal Style. We all have made mistakes in dressing and old photo’s are proof of that. I just hope that now a day’s I stick to dressing my truth.
Have a Wonderful Week and thank you once again for emailing me.
My Best,
Nancy