If you’re in your 40s and feeling lost style-wise, you’re not on your own.
You may have clothes for the office or for brunch, but nothing in between.
Many women experience perimenopause and menopause in their 40s.
Always remember that you should dress how you want to, not how you think you should.
If you want to wear a mini dress, go for it.
Your outfits should be dictated by your style, not your age.
Still, there are some essentials every woman in her 40s should own.
A dependable bra and cami top will provide a solid foundation for all of your outfits.
Try styling yours with a blazer.
A crisp white shirt
If there ever was onewardrobe staple, it would be a white button-down.
In the summer, wear your white shirt open over a pair of linen pants and a cami top.
In colder weather, tuck your shirt into jeans or a midi skirt for a refined look.
Any dress or skirt with a floral print is also a solid wardrobe essential.
As for length, a midi is endlessly versatile.
Tailored doesn’t have to mean tight an oversized blazer can also be tailored without being fitted.
Casual dressing doesn’t have to be overly casual, either.
A trench coat
Trench coats are timelessly elegant and will elevate any outfit.
Look for one in a beige or camel shade and get ready to think up endless style combinations.
If real leather isn’t your thing, there are so many good vegan options now.
Choose a jacket that has subtle distressing and a relaxed fit so you always have an effortless aesthetic.
A leather jacket also looks incredible with pretty much anything; sweatpants, midi dresses, you name it.
A true classic, it’s one wardrobe essential that will never go out of style.
You probably already own some, but if not, start looking immediately.
Feel like plain boots are too boring?
Look for some that have buckle or stud detail to better fit your style.
A silk/satin scarf
Feel like your outfits are always lacking something?
An often-underrated accessory is the humble scarf.
A pair of bold earrings
We all have our everyday earrings, usually pearls or small studs.
Think of it this way: a T-shirt and jeans ensemble has the potential to look dull.
However, if you add somelarge hoop earringsto your look, it will instantly appear fresher.
These earrings don’t have to be large and glitzy, just more eye-catching than your most reached-for pair.
If you don’t have your ears pierced, swap out the earrings for a statement necklace instead.
