What To Wear Over 40

When it comes to fashion, the 40s represent a transitional decade for many women. It's possible that items from their 20s or 30s are out of style, uncomfortable, or unflattering, or they don't represent their current professional standing. Furthermore, it's common for your preferences and interests to alter with time.

Many ladies are taking advantage of the transition to update their wardrobes as more and more people who worked from home during the COVID-19 outbreak are returning to the office. If this describes you, our fashion experts at North Shore Exchange have put together a succinct, practical guide on professional dress for women over forty, so you won't have to open your wardrobe and ponder what to wear to work ever again.

These suggestions are a terrific method to make sure you look amazing wherever you go, even if you're not working. 

 

Bright Colors

Bright colors are a trend this year that people are utilizing to celebrate the return to normalcy and generate a sense of enthusiasm as the world reopens. Bold colors can be included into any element of your ensemble, including shoes, slacks, skirts, blouses, and accessories! Remain refined and refrain from going overboard with color blocking.

 

Use bright colors as an accent piece rather than the main attraction of your ensemble if your workplace demands a more somber tone or if your personal style is more subdued. Examples of such accessories are purses, belts, and shoes. 

 

Florals

Additionally, floral designs are reemerging. Similar to vivid hues, you should exercise caution when wearing too many flowers, especially if you work as an executive. Subtle floral accents, such as a chic designer scarf, can update and improve your ensemble.

 

Blazers and Jackets

As you assemble your new wardrobe, flexibility and practicality are essential characteristics to consider. As an added bonus, comfortable clothing items are currently fashionable. Bring them all together with pieces such as structured blazers, which can be worn with anything from dresses to jeans. They are both dressy and adaptable enough to spice up an ensemble. 

 

Functional Handbags

These days, purses must serve a purpose beyond decoration. The ability to accommodate a laptop is a major requirement for women's purses these days, according to Wendy Serrino, CEO and co-founder of NSE. Not only do well-known designers like Kate Spade and Tory Burch provide enormous purses big enough to fit your job and everyday essentials, but so do Gucci and Louis Vuitton, which are both really fashionable right now. 

 

Jewelry

Jewelry completes any outfit with a necessary finishing touch. A classic and timeless jewelry collection is ideal, so concentrate on basic, timeless pieces that can be worn separately or layered (a trendy look right now) for varying effects. Unbranded jewelry is trendy right now, but timeless brands like Tiffany, David Yurman, Harry Winston, Lagos, and Marco Bicego are always a good choice.

 

A Word About Quality…

Your 40s are a fantastic time, if you haven't already, to begin building an enduring collection of fine works that will last you a lifetime. Changing your purchasing habits to include more designer things is the greatest approach to do that. High-end apparel, purses, and footwear are constructed from superior materials and typically have a longer lifespan than fast-fashion items. Plus, since designer clothes is usually custom-made for the wearer, you'll possess clothes that actually fit you, which is essential for any lady in the upper echelons of the corporate world.

But investing in quality rather than quantity doesn't have to be extremely expensive. Designer handbags, apparel, shoes, and other items are now more affordable than ever before, mostly due to upscale consignment shops such as North Shore Exchange. To guarantee excellence and immaculate condition, North Shore Exchange authenticates each item they sell. Additionally, they provide consignment options so you can sell your unwanted goods and update your wardrobe in one convenient location.

North Shore Exchange is a nonprofit luxury consignment store that sells gently used designer apparel, accessories, jewelry, and furniture that has been owned and loved. You may buy with total trust for discounted luxury items because every product is meticulously inspected by our skilled Merchandising staff to verify authenticity. Examine classic, well-made purses, jewelry, clothes, and decorative items for your home!