Summer Essentials for 2023

Look both sophisticated and chic wherever you are going this summer. We are a few weeks into the official start of summer. This means trips to the farmers market, days at the beach, or lingering evenings with friends. Why not enjoy all this looking and feeling your best? Who says you can’t be both comfortable and stylish together?  

Looking stylish yet comfortable wherever you go this summer with a few simple transitions to your wardrobe. Here is how you can live your best life with beauty and style. Elevate your wardrobe with just a few simple pieces this summer.  

Summer Essentials 2023

Summer Wardrobe Essentials

• Invest in a statement piece, something unique yet useful, such as a linen blazer, a purse, or a pair of flats . The Real Real is a great place to find designer pieces at lower price points. You can search by brand, condition, and style.
• Add one fun, trendy piece, something in neon or metallic, or a pair of baggie jeans, or a pair of high-waisted pants in a new color
• A practical piece, this could be as simple as a white button-down or a neutral and versatile shirtdress. 

Recently women have been posting on Instagram stating their ages. My friend @jtouchofstyle has said it’s nice to be told we look younger, but it dismisses our actual age. To support this, women proudly reclaim their age on social media using the hashtag #ageisiminreversstyle, and I agree. Why blend in or be invisible as midlife women? We can be an aspirational lifestyle to younger generations. 

My husband once paid me the most excellent compliment; he said I do not dress to impress; I dress to inspire. He said this because younger girls often compliment me about something I’m wearing when we are out. I firmly believe that beauty starts from the inside out, and confidence is vital. One way to help you gain more confidence is to allow yourself “me time.” You can begin with these simple steps. 

How to Live your best life with Beauty and Style

• Keep moving; try taking classes to improve stretching.
• Don’t focus on dieting; focus on maintaining a healthy weight.
• Pay attention to skin care as well as hair care  
• Your wardrobe does make a difference. A simple refresh is all you need 

One of my high school girlfriends recently sent me a video that had gone viral of the Grammy-winning Thema Houston on her 80-birthday. She was killing it on the dance floor. She may have traded in her 1970s platform shoes for a pair of trendy gold sneakers, but she still had moves. It made me think that when I turn 80, I want to celebrate like Thema. I immediately told my friend that we needed to make a pact to party on the dance floor together when we turned 80. I recently turned 66 years old, and I’m already thinking about what I will wear on my 80th birthday.