Fabulous Fall Fashion Looks for Women in Their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s!
Women look to fashion to reflect the different stages of their life. The fashion statements she makes are more than just that, they reflect her state of mind and where her spirit’s at. And the opulent elegance of fall colors and styles will allow her to look fabulous at any age. Whether she’s in her 20’s, 30’s, 40’s there is a fashion style that will suit her and bring out her best features. There are changes that go with the changing of the seasons and the passing of years. What we dressed in as a young woman in our 20’s would not suit someone in her 40’s. But there’s no law against dressing like a 20-year-old even if you’re well into your 40’s. The question is, will dressing like your 20-year-old self highlight your more mature beauty?
What can happen when we don’t dress our age, and that goes for younger women who style themselves older, is it ages us. And if you’re a woman, you’d agree that this is something you’d be averse to. In my opinion, younger women should style themselves with 2 things in mind: a sense of adventure and youthful sophistication. For the ageless woman, one thing is generally considered: elegance.
What can happen when we don’t dress our age, and that goes for younger women who style themselves older, is it ages us. And if you’re a woman, you’d agree that this is something you’d be averse to. In my opinion, younger women should style themselves with 2 things in mind: a sense of adventure and youthful sophistication. For the ageless woman, one thing is generally considered: elegance.
- Dressing for your 20’s
One of the biggest fashion hurdles for women in their 20’s is letting go of the collegiate look. Say goodbye to your comfy tees, denims, flats and (the horror) hoodies because once you step out of college, it’s a different ball game. You’d probably be off doing job interviews and mingling with friends (with jobs) who can point you in the right career direction. You’d want to come off as a youthful sophisticate raring to conquer the world when your dream job comes a’calling. Fall is the perfect time to experiment with your maturing fashion style. The rich colors will give you a luxurious color palette to work with, and with your youthful dewiness you can get away with any color, the brighter, the better.
photo credits: stylebistro.com - A blazer and trouser combination doesn’t have to look staid and conventional. If you wear it in a color that pops (a vivid red for example) and contrast with a black button down shirt with classic pumps, you’ll have a corporate look for fall that’s both youthful and professional. What’s more, it can take you from sun-up to sun-down in comfortable yet polished style.
photo credits: redcarpet-fashionawards.com - Leather is definitely a “yes” for someone in her 20’s. What better time to wear soft leather than in fall when the weather gets a bit nippy? An all-black leather dress however will give you a dominatrix vibe and dampen your youthful ebullience so why not go with Blake Lively’s take on the leather look. That leather dress in orange is perfect for her blooming twenty something beauty. Her ladylike pumps in animal print are also a youthful interpretation of a classic shoe staple.
photo credits: werdyo.com - Dressing for your 30’s
In your 30’s you’re supposed to have your identity in place. Your soul-searching 20’s self has finally come to grips with who you really are, and this realization is beginning to show in your style. It is still youthful but there is a sense of maturity. You’re probably using a lot of black at this point. But noir can still be infused with youthful energy with flirty peplums or trumpet skirts. White is also a staple in your wardrobe. And you’re either wearing an all-white outfit or mixing it up with black. It’s all in the details when you’re in your 30’s because you’re probably as detailed in aspects of your life compared to when you were in your 20’s. But don’t forget to infuse your wardrobe with youthful energy even as you try to make everything as black and white as possible in your style - as well as in your life.
photo credits: posh24.com - Red is a color that will suit women of any age, but by 30 most women develop the courage to wear THE red dress. At this age, we are not as willowy as we were in our 20’s. Our body becomes fuller and nowhere is that more evident than in the hips. Some women remain AS willowy but there are still changes that will be noticed. As your body changes so do your fashion priorities. Less girlish now and more womanly at work and in private, a woman in her 30’s is coming into her own. Beyonce wears a dress that certainly speaks to someone in her 30’s. It is powerful as well as womanly. The sleeves will protect you from the autumn chill in the early stages of autumn, and the rich red is certainly in keeping with the colors of fall. The ruched details are forgiving of every body type and the v- neckline will give any woman a leaner silhouette. The hem ends on the knee, and if you’re going to a corporate event in this dress, it’ll also say that you mean business.
photo credits: womenforchange.info - If you’re out for a night on the town and raring to party, you’ll find yourself gravitating towards black. For you, it is a sexy hue that’s perfect for your state of mind. But don’t forget to tone down black with some shimmer. It’ll give your party outfit a fun vibe that’ll signal that you’re ready to let your hair down! If it gets a bit nippy outside you can just shrug on a soft fitted cropped leather jacket in black. And don’t forget those heels! For someone who’s walking tall with clearer life directions, walking tall in heels just emphasizes that power.
photo credits: Getty Images - Dressing for your 40’s
A woman in her 40’s has history. And by history, I mean, mistakes, triumphs, heartbreaks, joys…you know the drill. What she had in her 30’s which was self-confidence and chutzpah, is now a mellow self-esteem. We don’t have to prove anything else because we’ve been through it all. And most have even struggled with career, motherhood, family and friendships. Our mellower take on the ups and downs of life is also how we view our fashion style.
photo credits: outfitidentifier.com - The tuxedo look is something a 40 year old woman would be able to pull off with ease. Comfortable in her changing femininity, she has what it takes to make this masculine look all about sexy power. The tailored fit along with the fitted waist of the tuxedo top, is a great way to accent womanly curves in an outfit that’s predominantly masculine. A hint of cleavage (not too much) will accent your feminine assets tastefully. Several long necklaces will break the black palette and give the outfit an interesting twist. And the tailored wide-legged pants lengthen legs and display a slimming effect.
photo credits: Getty Images - Shirt dresses are ideal for women in their 40’s. Not only do they spell comfort, they are also a stylish and timeless classic. You can choose to accent the waist for subtle definition. Defining your waist is a MUST for women of any age. But as you get older, waist definition is something you cannot do without. You don’t want to look boxy as a woman in her 40’s. What you’d want is the svelte look. Which is what I’d want too. Jennifer goes with a bold navy blue, which is still on trend the deeper into fall we go, and accents with a crisp black sash and sexy, strapped peep-toe heels. We can’t do without heels in our 40’s as it gives us that sexy, powerful sway. And after years of practice with heels, we’re definitely experts at it. If you’re a 40 something with gams like Jennifer’s, by all means go with a shorter skirt! So there we go, fall is THE season to experiment with fashion. And women of any age will definitely have a ball with the different styles featured on fall fashion runways!
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