The key to embracing life as a mature fashionista is to pick the trends and styles that best suit you, rather than trying to experiment with them all. You should choose clothing items, colours and designs that make you feel like you, and those that encourage you to feel confident. Life is too short to wear typical and boring clothes. Here are the trends that are actually worth trying after 40.

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Casual Tailoring

Structured blazers and pleated smart trousers are great for looking professional and powerful, though sometimes you may wish to take that power into a more casual, everyday outfit, without feeling so serious and formal. Casual tailoring is the perfect way to communicate confidence while maximising comfort and creating a more laid-back, effortless look. Why not start with a short-sleeve blazer, perfect for both occasions and everyday. Pair it with some loose-fitting wide-leg trousers and a statement piece of jewellery to balance practicality with sophistication.

Deep Neutral Tones

Every year, as soon as the autumn months roll around, we see the return of trench coats, obsessive layering and most importantly, rich neutral colours that perfectly complement the seasonal hues. Neutral tones are incredibly easy to work with, and are more versatile than most other colours. Some of the most popular colours that always make a return year on year are deep browns, olive hues and dusty caramel colours. Not only do these colours pair well with each other, but they’re also complemented by many other hues and lighter shades such as soft ivory hues, beige colours, or the popular burnt orange. Many mature fashion enthusiasts enjoy experimenting with these colours as they’re most obviously timeless but also look sharp and refined, no matter how you choose to wear them.

Layered Textures

You may have heard the term ‘layering textures’ be used in home interior design previously, and in a similar way, we can apply the design concept to fashion styling too. Layering textures involves pairing together items of clothing that vary in texture. Some great examples could be a cosy borg jacket paired with a satin shirt beneath it. The best thing about layering items of clothing to mix and match their textures is that there are no rules about what you can and can’t play with. As long as the textures are visibly different, you can explore as many different textures as you like. This trend is particularly beneficial to the mature demographic as it serves as an opportunity to bring some new life into a wardrobe that’s likely to be conventional and exhausted.

Layering textures in your outfit helps to create visual depth, allowing each item to take the spotlight, rather than compete with every other piece that it’s paired with. It also allows you to take and reuse items in your wardrobe that haven’t been worn in a while. Perhaps you dislike it for its bright and obnoxious colours, but have you considered its texture, and how that might pair with other pieces that you already have? For mature consumers who want to add luxury into their everyday wardrobe without spending a fortune on expensive clothing items, layering textures can also help to add a small but obvious amount of luxury and sophistication into an outfit. You can invest in a single premium item, such as a suede or leather jacket, and layer it with more affordable pieces with opposing textures.

Versatile Dresses

When the warmer, summer months arrive, it’s important that your wardrobe adapts and is refreshed with pieces that are both stylish and comfortable – but most importantly, will keep you cool. It can be tricky shopping for women’s dresses, particularly because they can be heavily based around specific occasions like weddings, races and workwear.

Fortunately for older women, dress shopping becomes easier as you mature. Instead of looking for one-of-a-kind dresses that, let’s face it, you probably wear once and hoard for years, women should prioritise versatile dressing that can be dressed up or simplified depending on the occasion. An example of this is the popular wrap dress, which defines the waist with an adjustable wrap-around tie before flowing effortlessly below. Another choice to consider is the A-line midi dress – a staple for both formal events and summer parties with family and friends.

Without a doubt, fashion styling as an older woman requires adjustment, as well as time to figure out your own style. Inspiration no longer comes from the oversized poster prints of celebrities and their bold fashion choices that once filled your younger years. Instead, look to the women around you and those you encounter every day for inspiration. Their styles offer a more realistic reflection of everyday life as a mature woman, providing a starting point which you can adapt and personalise as you please.

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