By the time you become mature and hit a certain age, expressing yourself through fashion becomes difficult. This is because most people think that with age, you should tone down your fashion experiences. However, according to the great celebrity stylist, Brittany Diego, "You can have great style at any age!” Don't worry if you've hit that deadly 40 figure and are now considered an adult, you can still elegantly style yourself. All you need is a little guidance and inspiration, to style yourself in the best way possible. Therefore, if you're looking for mature style tips, have a look at these 4 ideas.
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1. Search for a Style Icon
Everyone has a favorite style icon and wants to emulate their fashion sense. Taking that stylish folk as an inspiration is the first step to reinventing your look. If you're having a hard time finding your icon, try looking through the fashion magazines and then make a choice. Take inspiration from him/her and ponder on the facts or specific style patterns that make you gravitate towards him/her, and then try to implement those fashion elements in your wardrobe.
2. Stock up on Quality Investment Pieces
After you hit 40, there's no more place for fast fashion. When purchasing your wardrobe, look out for investment pieces like coats, shoes, and bags. These items are of utmost importance and can make or break the outfit. Even if they cost a bit more, you must invest in these style accessories, as they'll last longer and will be your favorite fashion buddies.
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3. Create Pinterest Inspiration Boards
Remember the mood boards that we all made in school? They can act as great fashion inspiration for adults. All you have to do is open Pinterest, create an inspiration board, and then look for all kinds of mature styles for women (or men) of different age groups. Whichever style you like, add that one to the board and use those inspirations to spice up your look!
4. Try Monochromatic Looks
Instead of mixing and matching, which often ends up as a fashion disaster, try some monochromatic looks, with single-colored outfits of subtle tones. As an adult, monochromatic colors, such as neutral grays, browns, blues, and black provide you with a timeless and sophisticated look.
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We hope that with these magnificent style tips, you will be able to level up your fashion sense, and be the perfect DIVA in the town!