Forty is an age when you have really grown into your style – your twenties are spent experimenting, your thirties are about honing what works, but forty is when it all clicks.
It is about chic, grown up dressing but keeping it really modern and fresh – style icon wise think Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston. These ladies know how to dress age appropriately over 40, without it aging them one bit, tending to stick to a neutral colour palette, but working in block colour for big events.
So what is the perfect capsule wardrobe for dressing in your 40s – well it starts with the LBD. It is a wardrobe staple for any age range, but in your 40s it is sharp tailoring with an on trend edge. The Martins midi dress from Reiss is exactly right, the fine knit keeps it fresh and the cut is perfect for daytime business and evening dinners. We also love the high neck – so chic.
Trousers are the next step, a modern cut that is super flattering is what is needed. Hobbs have an amazing tailored range, and these navy blue Una trousers are in their own words a ‘masterclass in modern tailoring’ – style with a simple pump and crisp white shirt for a look that will never tire.
Teaming trousers with knitwear is always going to look smart, yet luxurious – and knitwear is great for off days when you don’t feel like have something super figure hugging. We love this Madeleine cashmere knit that comes in a variety of colours, slouchy enough for a comfort but still super stylish when worn with some great jewellery.
Heels are always going to be great, they elongate the leg and make both the midi length and the ankle trouser look great on the silhouette. A basic pointed pump is the way to go – it is a classic and will never date. This Carvela pair are perfect, and worth the investment, and we love that the straps add a little twist to this wardrobe classic.
So, over 40s dressing is simple – it is all about feeling confident in the classic styles you know that suit you, whilst making sure they have a strong modern twist.
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