Each age is beautiful with its charm and uniqueness. Becoming more mature, ladies are still actively interested in fashion, always want to stay in trend. It is not easy to create a basic wardrobe for a 40-year-old woman. But the task is simplified if you choose the right style direction and learn to select things in accordance with the features of your appearance.
Selection of stylistic directions
A 40-year-old woman's wardrobe should first and foremost reflect her inner world, her attitude to life, and, of course, it should be functional, comfortable, and appropriate. The main thing is that things should please their owner. Before creating a basic wardrobe, you need to choose the closest clothing style. This could be:
- Classic – protocol, dry, almost never used in the modern world. It has been replaced by a slightly less strict business style of clothing, which has more interesting styles and materials.
- Elegant style is perfection of cut, absence of excesses, quality materials, clear, restrained silhouette. It is more feminine than business classics.
- Urban style is comfortable and dynamic. It appeared at the junction of several trends, absorbing the best from each. First of all, it is comfort, democratic fabrics and cut.
- Coco Chanel's style is chosen by ladies who strive not only to emphasize the advantages of their figure, but to make it sophisticated and refined, with a slight hint of piquancy.
- Sporty chic – by choosing and successfully combining a sporty style with elements of a classic wardrobe, you can get trendy sets that are ideal for an urban environment.
Each element of a basic wardrobe for a 40-year-old woman should be well thought out and organically fit into the chosen direction.
List of necessary things
A consciously formed wardrobe is important for a woman at any age. After 40, it must include items made from high-quality materials, perfectly cut and sewn. Let there be a small number of them, but these are favorite things that go well together:
- Trousers. Selected taking into account the features of the figure. A tapered silhouette model for everyday wear and a straight cut for formal meetings.
- Jeans. No woman's wardrobe can do without them. They should fit perfectly. No low waist, embroidery, rips, fun colors (except for vacation). Classic blue, black, white, light blue colors are suitable for every day.
- Skirts. Almost any style is appropriate, except for the most revealing ones. The main thing is that the product favorably emphasizes the figure. The pencil style to the knee will help out in any situation.
- Dresses. Strict business options (case, office sarafan), a more casual style (shirt dress), romantic models for an evening out.
- Cardigan. Needed to protect from the cold, can become an accent in an everyday outfit. From a variety of textures, styles, colors, choose individually, not forgetting about appropriateness and functionality.
- Jackets. Classic cut and color are preferable, then the jacket will last a long time and will match many wardrobe items. Excessively broad shoulders and extravagant cut are inappropriate.
- Shirts, blouses, T-shirts. A white blouse or shirt is a must in your wardrobe – these are basic items. The colors and styles of additional items are selected in accordance with the chosen style. Pretentiousness and short models are inappropriate.
- Sweaters. A voluminous, chunky knit is for a walk, a thin, tight-fitting one is for the office under a jacket.
- Outerwear. When choosing outerwear, follow the principles of classics in both cut and color of things. A coat for a 40-year-old woman should be just below the knee, jackets - below the waist or to the middle of the thigh.
Creating a basic wardrobe depending on the season
It is unrealistic to have one basic wardrobe for all seasons. Some things are appropriate for the hot season, others for the cold. Warm, even bright colors are suitable for the summer, and in winter and autumn you can switch to muted tones. Correctly selected combinations will allow you to emphasize the beauty of age, femininity and individuality in any weather.
Autumn/Spring
Natural shades and fabrics reign in autumn. A warm drape or wool skirt in brown or yellow will be irreplaceable. A cardigan in a rich color will perfectly match it. The play on contrast will refresh the ensemble.
The basis of the autumn image can be a dress or a suit. The first one - knee-length - will favorably emphasize the status and femininity of its owner. It is better to choose a trouser ensemble with straight pants. This option is most appropriate in the office.
You can't do without trousers in autumn. In warm weather, elongated models will add elegance to your look and will become a reminder of the past summer. In rain and slush, you can opt for shortened models.
When choosing outerwear, women over 40 stop at medium length. Models with a belt will add sophistication. Bright beautiful coats of an original cut are suitable for an autumn walk. For the office - a model with a belt of a calm shade.
Spring is the time of awakening of nature, time to create a new spring wardrobe. Dresses of rich colors or delicate pastel shades are perfectly combined with a trench coat or a light coat. The style of outerwear depends on the type of figure and preferences of the lady. For spring, bright, memorable colors are chosen even for outerwear.
Summer
With the onset of warm weather, thoughts about work fade into the background. Dresses reign in the summer wardrobe of a 40-year-old woman. The basic set of things must be filled with strict ensembles of medium length with closed shoulders. The emphasis is placed on one important detail: color, pattern, silhouette, but not all at the same time.
Summer trouser suits will be successful in the office. Light shades and natural fabrics are preferable. Linen and cotton are great for a warm-day wardrobe. Light-colored jeans are relevant for the summer. For women over 40, shorts are irreplaceable in the heat, but on the beach and resort alleys. They are chosen taking into account the build. Medium length and natural fabrics are preferable.
Winter
Soft, loose textures are more relevant than ever. Jumpers, cardigans, dresses made of natural fibers, even with large knitting, if the model allows. Jackets are also relevant in winter. They are combined with blouses, shirts, sweaters.
When putting together an ensemble, remember that chunky knit sweaters should not be worn under a jacket, and the bottom of the cardigan should not show through the outerwear.
When choosing a headdress, special attention is paid to the style and color. Neutral shades without pretentious details or flashy colors are appropriate. A small-volume fur hat with short wool or a classic French beret will be an ideal companion to a fur coat or cashmere coat. Outerwear is selected for a fashionable wardrobe not only for beauty reasons. Functionality and a minimum amount of decor are no less important.
Shoes and accessories
Accessories complete the image, make it whole and complete. It is important for ladies over 40 to observe moderation, giving preference to strict classic options. A string of pearls, studs will emphasize femininity. A scarf on the neck, a belt on the waist will refresh the image. When choosing shoes, you should be guided by the season:
- autumn and spring: pumps, ballet flats, slip-ons, boots, ankle boots, rubber boots, sneakers, trainers, knee-high boots;
- in winter you can’t do without insulated options: boots, shoes, sneakers;
- In summer, the heat will not allow you to wear anything but sandals or open-toed shoes. If it gets cold, you can wear shoes from the list for the off-season.
Bags in a basic wardrobe should be different in functionality. The highest quality materials and noble colors are selected. In terms of shape, angular items with short handles are preferable.
Color scheme
40 years is not a reason to limit yourself to gloomy and boring shades. Even a strict business style will become fresh if it is selected in gentle, light colors. Juicy colors in clothes will add youth and emphasize temperament.
If you previously preferred dark, gloomy tones, you should move away from them, because they add age. Black things can be replaced with a more complex color scheme: marengo, dark blue, anthracite, chocolate, burgundy, green. These colors will serve as a great alternative for winter and autumn, and in the warm season, olive, cream, ivory, smoky blue will help out.
Features of choosing clothes according to your body type
Choosing the right wardrobe for a plump woman is not an easy task. Massive belts, horizontal prints, a large number of details and abundant decor are prohibited. Thick fabrics without lint, boucle and satin gloss look good on a curvy figure. You should not choose dark shades, especially black - after 40 it is contraindicated in outerwear. An excellent choice is oversized models.
The basic wardrobe for a short woman consists of cropped models that emphasize the figure. Flared trousers with a high waist look great, and for the office - a cropped jacket and a knee-length pencil skirt. A length just above the ankle or to mid-calf will make the image airy. Abundant decor should be avoided.
Common mistakes
When creating a basic wardrobe, you should not rely only on external recommendations, forgetting about your preferences and feelings. Women over 40 will not fit clothes that are not their size, dark and gloomy shades. Saving on cut and quality can damage a lady's style and appearance.
In no case should you choose a mini length, vulgar or childish prints, massive jewelry with an abundance of stones, cheap costume jewelry, excessively tight or shapeless things. Travel bags and sack bags should be left for young people, and choose something more elegant for yourself.
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