OVER 45? AVOID WEARING THESE 5 THINGS

No matter your age my most important rule when getting dressed is BALANCE! This rule is absolutely key if you find yourself asking “am I too old to wear this?”. If your outfit shows more skin on the bottom then create balance in your look by covering up the top, and vice versa! If I chose to wear just the bra top and skirt I personally would feel like I was showing too much skin for my liking and I wouldn’t feel confident in my look! This blazer from Alice & Oliva is made of real leather and is a fabulous 3rd layer to bring balance to any of your spring & summer looks.

The next item on my list that you should avoid is crazy loud prints! Why you may ask? Because crazy loud prints can take away from our silhouettes! When you’re getting dressed you want to accentuate your silhouette and loud or crazy prints can really take away from that. Instead, I would opt for a subtle print such as this pinstripe blazer from Express! Pinstripe is a very elegant and sophisticated way to wear a print and it will end up being much more flattering than a louder alternative.

The third item that might make you ask ” am I too old to wear this?” is piled on chunky costume jewelry! There is nothing that will cheapen an outfit more than wearing lots of heavy cheap costume jewelry IMO! I actually see a lot of older women doing this and it is a definite fashion faux pas so I would instead opt for delicate layered gold plated or real gold jewelry. Layering dainty silver & gold pieces is a fantastic way to look elegant, sophisticated and obviously look your age! I’ve linked one of my best-selling necklaces from Nordstrom that checks every box, including an affordable price point which is around $150!

A worn out handbag, even if it’s a designer brand, is a surefire way to age your style. The best thing to do is take the time and make the effort to maintain your handbags and get any ripped chains or burst seams repaired asap. Once they inevitably can’t be repaired any further, it’s time to let them be loved by someone else and let them go. If the cost to replace your worn-out handbags is a concern I highly recommend this ivory handbag by Kurt Geiger. This one reminds me of a Chanel 19 WOC but instead of being several THOUSAND dollars, this one is only a few hundred. It’s a great size and will fit everything you need for a night or a day out and I have to say that Kurt Geiger is probably my favorite affordable high-quality handbag designer.

The same goes for footwear! If you have any shoes that are ripped or heavily worn down, it’s best to let them go and invest in a new, high-quality pair that will last. If you’re looking at your outfit and you feel like something is just not right, definitely check the condition of your shoes and handbags ladies! Are you in this situation and looking to snag a fabulous on-trend pair of shoes for a fantastic price? Take a look at these amazing Sam Edelman platforms. The neutral shade allows them to pair with a host of different looks and with a price point of around $160 they are very affordable as well!

Last but not least on my list of things that might make you ask yourself ” am I too old to wear this”? is ANYTHING you don’t feel confident in! Not a huge fan of your legs? then just don’t wear shorts – it’s truly that easy. There are so many stylish alternative options out there that you should never suffer in an outfit that doesn’t make you feel amazing. For example, I like my legs so I’m comfortable wearing a mini skirt like this one from Revolve. If that’s not you, opt for a longer midi skirt instead for more coverage! What’s most important is how you feel on the inside and remember ladies: our clothes can either make us feel good or they can make us feel bad, the result is up to you! Wear more of what makes you feel good – it really is that simple!