Fashion’s versatility is always fun to experiment with. There are always new or vintage trends to try, multiple styles that we can gravitate towards as our personal evolution continues, and also way more fashion exponents that serve us as great inspiration for those moments when we don’t know what to wear.
Our 40s could be a great standpoint for us to dive deep inside our closets and get a stylish refresh from what we’ve been constantly wearing in the last years.
It is the perfect excuse to take out some of the pieces that we have always wanted to try, replace some old ones for a better alternative, or even treat ourselves with new ones that will make us look the best version of ourselves. Either way, if you are a little indecisive on where to start or which pieces you should focus more on, we’ve come up with the ultimate closet essentials guide that fashion icons are following in their 40s so you can incorporate their tips on your looks and see which pieces make you feel amazing on an everyday basis.
Casual – Everyday look
Always thriving and vibing, yes, please! If you are looking to invest in high-quality pieces, then this is probably the category where you should put most of your thoughts on. Whether you have a flexible office “dress code”, you work from home or you want to hang around with your friends or family, these pieces are a must and Victoria Beckham is the perfect example for that.
– Oversized shirts: probably one of the most versatile pieces you can have in your closet since they are suitable and comfortable for many occasions, from a formal compromise to even lounge around in this quick, easy outfit.
– Shirt dresses: you can dress them up or down with shoes or accessories depending on your liking but you’ll always look stylish wherever you go with them. Perfect for brunch dates, family trips, shopping days, holidays, weekends, everyday… Options are endless.
– Comfy sweaters: They are a great investment that will make you feel comfortable and fashionable at all times. Try looking for cashmere, wool or knitted ones that despite being trendy right now, have such great quality and will last you for years.
– Mom jeans: skinny jeans are so out, so it is time to expand your horizons and try another jean style that is still flattering and chic. Mom jeans are the perfect way to branch out from the traditional cuts, experiment with new fits and play with your body shape since you can wear them fitted, oversized, high-rise, low-waisted, rolled up or straight long.
Casual – Party look
Dates, family events, friendly reunions… anytime you feel like dressing up to go out and have fun, you can take great inspo from Katie Holmes and her effortless yet elevated way of styling statement pieces that all of us should have in our closets and try at least once.
– Distinctive purses: This is definitely a time to splurge on a really nice bag that you absolutely love and can combine with every outfit or occasion you may want to attend at some point. It can be colorful or neutral, big, medium or small, designer or non-designer. It is all up to you! just make sure it fits the quality standards and basic needs you have on purses so that you give it the love it deserves.
– Flare pants: Very comfortable and stylish at the same time. You can go for a neutral look or also make them the distinctive piece of your entire outfit in a way that flatters your silhouette just as you like.
– Leather everything: If black is a synonym of sophistication, then leather is a distinctive of elegance in all its presentations and you should have at least one leather piece of clothing in your closet ready to wear whenever you need. A leather jacket, vest, coat, pants, or even gloves. If there is an absolute must-have, this is it.
– Colorful accent piece: it is always good to play with some color for an extra effort to our looks. Although it could be pretty intimidating to use certain tones on your clothes, it is fun to mix and match different palettes and prints that you love and know work well together. In this case, you can look for an accent dress, bag, accessory, or top to start pairing it with neutral pieces and come up with interesting looks that will add some life to your outfit.
Formal – Executive look
For all our business-women out there, how about taking a look into Meghan Markle’s style? She is a great exponent of this way of styling that, although it isn’t an everyday vibe, it can sometimes come in handy for those sporadic formal occasions where we want to look professional, serious and put together from all angles.
– Thin belts: a fine accessory that works as the best compliment for your outfit. Whether you want to add it as an elegant detail to stand out over a neutral look or to define your waist in some way, you can never go wrong with them.
– Long coats: the best element to look luxurious and classy whenever you want to. You should mainly focus on having at least 3 basic, high-quality ones that you can combine with every look and you don’t have to worry about them deteriorating or going out of style in the near future.
– Trench clothing: along with the “long coats” concept, trench coats or dresses are also a good way of adding a punch of style to your looks. They are so easy to combine and always look elegant for a formal occasion, a meeting, a business event or even a night out.
Chill – Lounge look
Who said fashion and comfort don’t pair well together? Kate Hudson proves it wrong and you’ll definitely love trying these outfits out for running errands, workout or spending a relaxing day with your loved ones without sacrificing style in the process. These pieces are the easiest way of looking effortlessly fashionable while still being able to mix and match them with casual clothing to wear on an everyday basis whenever you feel like it.
– Matching monochrome set: These are the basics of street style and absolutely everyone must have a couple of these ready to wear in those ways then we need a quick cute look. Either athletic wear or lounge wear, we all need one of these sets in neutral colors so that they can combine with everything we want to throw on top.
– High-quality denim jacket: good denim is something that will last you forever and always looks good on you despite the changing trends that come and go throughout the years, so they are definitely worth a good investment. No matter your style or where you are planning to go, throwing on a denim jacket can become the best final touch ever.
– Neutral puffer jacket: they are great to add some dimension to your figure at the same time they provide warmth and look really cool with a relaxed or put together outfit. You can find them cropped, full length, vests or oversized; you choose but have the guarantee that you´ll always look amazing with them.