By Josephine Lalwan –
To be chic at any age we do not need to follow fashion slavishly, however it is still useful to know what’s currently “a la mode”. The trick is to adapt current trends to fit in with our own personal style. This is not about following the herd but changing maybe a few small details that will declare our credentials as women of style. A few ideas to get you started.
Dresses by Goat
Mustard cardigan by Crumpet at net-a-porter and Grey cable knit by D & G at Stylebop.com
Tote on Left-Vanessa Bruno at Net-a-porter Tote on Right-Kate Spade at Zappos.com
On Left-Equipment at Jades24.com On Right-MiH jeans at Net-a-Porter
Jaeger pencil skirt
If it is time for you to buy a new jacket it is certainly worth saving up and paying as much as your budget will permit as you will reap the rewards in quality of fabric, fit, detail and longevity. You can do either long or short this season depending on which style suits you best. There is also a distinct masculine/feminine look to the cut of some of the jackets. If you choose a fine wool or wool mix fabric you will be able to dress it up with some statement jewellery for the evening.
On Left-Navy blazer at rag-bone.com On Right- Hacking jacket at J.crew.com
At the beginning of the season leafing through the glossy magazines or checking out designer websites is a good idea just to get your eye in. The high street chains very quickly pick up on the main trends and you can pick up your chosen pieces at much more reasonable prices.
HAPPY HUNTING
Josephine writes a fashion and lifestyle blog http://www.chicat50plus.com/ from London and St.Tropez,in which she shares her experiences and advice on how to look chic at any age. She worked for over 10 years in fashion PR, then trained as an Image Consultant, beauty therapist and qualified as a Professional coach. Over the years she has helped hundreds of women look and feel more confident in their personal and professional lives.
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