In recent years, ocean-inspired motifs were trending. That dip in the pool has become a full-blown dive into the depths of the mermaid fantasy. Well, what girl doesn’t want to look like a mermaid? Besides its sexy siren connotations, this fantasy look reminds us of the beach and summertime no matter what season we’re in. It’s not just good for evening because modern mermaid style can be incorporated into wearable daytime outfits. Traditional coastal wardrobe pieces are melding with sequins, pearls and shiny embellishments as well as luminescent fabrics and sea colors. Be assured that this is definitely something you can do! What was previously termed Mermaidcore, has grown up into what is now being called Summer Siren. So age doesn’t matter.
This post is updated to reflect the ever-changing styles of modern life.
What Is the Summer Siren Look?
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Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Accessories, Asymmetric Style, Crochet Skirts, Denim, Fashion, Pearls, Ruffles, Sequins, Sheer, Sparkle & Shine, Spring/Summer Colors, Summer Style
This is my first style post of the new year and as usual I’m sharing the best of Your True Self Blog! If you’re new here, every week I publish a style post late on Tuesday nights to appear on Wednesday mornings and a weekend blog roundup of the Beauty & Style Spotlight Team on Saturday mornings. At the beginning of each year, I present the top ten most popular blog posts of the previous year. As I looked back at 2025, I discovered there are top ten most viewed posts AND a popular style guide as well! In my Shop, I have two style guides so far and one of them attracted a lot of attention. I hope that you will enjoy reading these ten postings and also consider purchasing the featured style guide.
In everything I present, I always like to remind you that age doesn’t matter. When you wear what you love, you’ll enjoy each day of your life more fully!
Below, I’m starting the countdown from number ten to one and then following that up by announcing the featured style guide. Connect to each one by clicking on its headline.
Thanks so much for visiting Your True Self and have a happy 2026!
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Best of Your True Self Blog
Best Of, Boho Chic, Color, Color of the Year, Dress Like an Artist, Earth Tones, Gypsy, Punk, Red Pants, Scarves, Sequined Tops, Sequins, Style Guide, Tulle, Velvet, Velvet Tops
As part of my Fall/Winter Evening Series, I’m adding this post on how to wear a sequin top or topper because they are look makers. And I surely wouldn’t do without my sequin t-shirt! Actually, I consider a sequin tee an essential wardrobe item for day, night and year round. It’s that versatile and so much fun!
Besides the t-shirt, I also own a couple of sequin tank tops, a number of long-sleeve sequin tops and a sequin shirt. The long-sleeve tops are great for layering day or night, so they’re pretty useful. I reserve the shirt for evening wear, but it doubles as a jacket when left unbuttoned so I consider it worth having. It makes a sequin jacket or blazer unnecessary for my casual lifestyle. All these items do come in handy often enough for me to recommend them as part of an evening wardrobe.
Age doesn’t matter. Older is bolder, so go ahead and sparkle whenever you get the chance!
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Evening, Fall/Winter Evening Series, Holiday
Fall & Winter Evening Series, Fall/Winter, Sequined Tops, Sequins, Style
The Beauty Spotlight Team welcomes a new member: Terri from Our Good Life. She is a lifestyle blogger who will be sharing her beauty and style posts with us and perhaps a seasonal life hack once in awhile, too! This week, she leads off our roundup of six posts from our group — from spray tanner tips to luxurious hair care, daring fashion colors to sparkly looks, a favorite lipstick sale and a guide to clip-in hair extensions. There’s something to make everyone’s holiday season more beautiful. Age doesn’t matter.
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Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, Link Love
Autumn/Winter Colors, Color Combinations, Gift Ideas, Hair Care, Hair Products, Hair Styling, Lipstick, OOTD, Sale, Sequins, Sparkle & Shine, Spray Tanning, Weekly Blog Roundup
I first saw this video on Facebook. It is a bit of a tearjerker. Steve Edge of Edge Design tells a story that encourages us all to wear our best clothes for every day instead of saving them for special occasions. Click on his video below to hear his story. When you are done watching, you will find some secrets of how to enjoy your special clothes every day below.
Age doesn’t matter. If you have beautiful clothes you love that you have been storing away, why don’t you pull them out and dare to wear them anytime?
I have updated this post because maximal outfits, accessories and sequins for every day are trending in 2025. We are being encouraged to wear statement pieces and our special clothes for every day. It’s one of the ways to lift our spirits.
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Link Love, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Dare to Wear, Sequins, Style
