The beauty of planning your Fall 2024 wardrobe now is you can take advantage of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale to choose new season pieces at a discount. So, by all means, treat yourself to something to wear now, but also think longer term because you can get the clothes, shoes and accessories you want before they sell out. Then you’ll be all ready for the new season. Plus, as the weather changes, you can mix and match your summer and Fall wardrobe to create transitional outfits before morphing solely into your Fall capsule. Fall 2024 wardrobe from the Nordstrom sale Below, we’ve chosen some o ..read more

When putting together any outfit, one of the key considerations is what colors to wear. We love looking at all the color trends each season and deciding how to incorporate them into our outfits. But how many colors should you wear, and which colors go best together? This article talks about using the 3-color rule to figure out the colors that go together best for you. What to consider when choosing colors that go together The power of 3 One useful ‘rule’ is to think about putting an outfit together with three colors. So, to make it easy, think about your color choice as an equation using three ..read more

If you haven’t already noticed, we love drapes, ruching, cinching, and asymmetry here at 40+ Style. Not only do they add interest to any outfit, but they’re also super flattering. Plus, they’re a huge trend this season. In this article, you’ll find all the best draped clothes we’ve found in stores this season, along with lots of tips on how to wear them. Also take a look at how to wear asymmetric clothing. Rita @ritapalazzi above (read her style interview here) opts for a ruffled co-ord set. Get her look with this similar top (other options here and here), pants, sandals, clutch and earring ..read more

Creating a capsule wardrobe each season is a fantastic way to use what you already have in your closet in different ways. You can pinpoint the clothes, shoes and accessories you want to add to your existing choices. In this article, we’ve created lots of summer outfits in a new summer capsule using many of the latest trends. Let’s take a look at how to create summer outfits for women over 40, 50 or whatever age you are now. Dawn Lucy @fashionshouldbefun above (read her style interview here) shows how you can transition into warmer weather by changing up your shoes and bag for a pair of sandal ..read more

Even in the summertime, you’re likely to need a jacket or warmer layer, at least for part of the day. Let’s discover the best summer jackets for women. Summer jackets serve a variety of purposes. They keep you warm, enhance your look or provide an extra layer that can enhance your body shape. No matter what your purpose is, it’s vital to choose the right summer jacket to make sure you stay chic and stylish without overheating. What type of jacket is best for summer? Shorter jackets usually work best. But long, thin coats can work too, like duster coats. You’ll also need to think about whether ..read more

When you think about summer suits for women, you probably think about workwear. And, of course, suits can be a great option for the office or for conferences. But, for 2024, the big suiting trend is to wear your suits for summer events, vacations, dinner, or casual. In this article, you’ll find all the most beautiful summer suits for women we’ve found this year, as well as lots of ideas about how and where to wear them. Let’s get started. Why we love the summer suit trend 1. It’s unexpected Rather than dresses you could wear a suit. If you’re heading to a special event like a wedding, it’s oft ..read more

Cargo dressing may be associated with workwear and casual outfits. But, designers really elevated the cargo, or utility look for 2024 by teaming cargo detailing with materials or styles you wouldn’t usually associate with cargo pockets. In this article, you’ll find all best cargo styles for women over 40, with plenty of inspiration for your cargo outfits. What are cargo or utility outfits? So, first of all, what do we mean by cargo outfits? Well, cargo dressing stems from cargo pants, which were originally made from heavy duty material for workwear, and featured lots of pockets for tools. What ..read more

Denim has long been a fashion staple, and it continues to reign supreme as one of the fashion world’s most iconic fabrics. But, while you’re sure to have more than one pair of jeans in your closet, and perhaps a denim jacket, how about a denim dress, or duster coat, or a denim skirt? Designers have embraced denim for all sorts of clothes and accessories this year, so it’s definitely time to think beyond your usual jeans when it comes to your denim outfits. What’s on trend when it comes to denim this year? While jeans are still on trend, you can be much more adventurous when putting together de ..read more

Stripes are one of those evergreen prints that will never go out of style. Plus they can be super flattering. And, if you need another reason to wear them, they’re very much on trend this season. In this article, we will show you all the chicest striped clothes and accessories we’ve found, as well as how to put together your striped outfits. Why we love stripes There are so many reasons to add stripes to your closet. These are just some of them. 1. stripes are never out of style Stripes have been worn for centuries. First, they were worn by the ‘outsider’ and as part of uniforms. But they’ve c ..read more

If you have a beach vacation coming up, it can be tricky to find the holy grail of swimsuits. A swimsuit that you’ll feel good in! What makes you feel good in your swimsuit differs for every woman, but many women prefer a flattering swimsuit for their figure. Finding a swimsuit that streamlines your tummy and creates a slimming effect is a must-have for many women. In this article, you’ll find the most stylish swimsuits with tummy control. What to look out for when choosing swimsuits with tummy control Before we show you some of our favorite tummy-control swimsuits, what should you look for wh ..read more