There is no one way to be stylish. That’s why I encourage you to be your true self and I say that age doesn’t matter. Fashion is a melting pot of sartorial choices and increasing diversity in fashion with each passing year means that there is something for everyone. Trends often transcend the seasons now and fads no longer exist. Many trends are becoming classics, at which point they are no longer new except in the imaginative ways that we wear them. That’s why creating a signature style and evolving it over time is one of the most important and relevant things you can do. Wear the trends; don’t wear them; remix them; repeat them; reinvent them — it’s all good. The newest trend is to do your own thing (DYOT.)
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Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Accessories, Color, Do Your Own Thing, Maxi Dresses, Minimalism, Mix and Match, Older is Bolder, Print mixing, Statement Jewelry, Wide-Leg Pants, Your True Self
Bohemian style, also known as boho, is my favorite because it reflects my true self. You may or may not have known this style when it first began. Age doesn’t matter. It has become a classic and is a recurring trend on the designer runways. Simply wear what you normally would and add a couple of elements as listed below to create an updated version of this look. In this post, you will now find over 35 outfit ideas for how to look boho chic.
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Accessories, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Vintage, Ways to Wear It
Boho Chic, Crochet Skirts, Dress in the Colors of Nature, Dusters, Earth Tones, Faux Fur, Faux Leather Pants, Flares, Fringe, Gypsy, Kimonos, Lace & Crochet, Leather skirt, Linen, Neutral Outfits, Palazzo pants, Print mixing, Romantic Style, Scarves, Your True Self
Recently, I posted three color charts that make it easy to create colorful outfits. Now, I am sharing some outfit ideas based on color, using those charts. I hope that these ideas will inspire you to create new outfits out of what you have. Age doesn’t matter when you wear what you love!
For myself, I find it useful to start by listing all the pieces in my wardrobe that I have in a certain color. And then I look for what I have in harmonizing colors to pair with each piece. You might call this color blocking, when you combine colors other than neutrals.
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Color Combos, Color Series, Ways to Wear It
Color, Color Combinations, Color Mixing, Color Style Tip, Neutral Color Combos
It makes sense to me that maxi skirts are trending for Spring and Summer, because I tend to reserve them for the warm weather months. They don’t seem warm (let me know if you disagree) but rather, they seem cooling due to their loose and airy qualities. So now that I am into maxi-skirt season, I’m sharing my outfit ideas on how to wear them at this time. Age doesn’t matter. Take these ideas and adapt them to your preferences. I hope this will help you to enjoy wearing this beautiful piece more often!
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Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Maxi Skirts, Outfit Ideas, Spring/Summer
A slip dress is not only a sexy little slip of a thing. It can be worn solo in the summer, of course, or when you’re feeling sexy….But does it really have to be sexy? The answer is no. You can wear it night or day and do so many things with it! Layer under and/or over it: light layers during the spring and summer and heavy layering during the fall and winter. You can add as many layers as you want. It makes the slip dress wearable for all. Age doesn’t matter.
This is an update on how to layer a slip dress during warm weather. For ways to layer a slip dress during cool weather, see my post “How to Layer a Slip Dress Like a Pro.”
How to wear a slip dress anytime and anywhere when it’s warm out:
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Layering, Slip Dress, Spring/Summer, Style