Style secrets to look amazing after 40

Over the years we live age changes that not only manifest themselves in the physical aspect, but also in our way of being, thinking and acting, because we constantly evolve.The way of dressing is more than the act of combining some pieces with others, it expresses some of us to the world at each stage of our lives.And, just as we, style can also evolve.

Project Glam image advice specialists emphasize that: “40 women usually have a better presence, poise and, surely, an idea of what he likes to dress.Although sometimes you have to polish it, in general it already has a much clearer idea ”.They claim that the 40 are to consolidate the style we select and have been developing in the 30.

The Gold Council of these experts is to combine classic pieces with current or modern accessories.But, let's see in more detail how to dress in style after 40.

Acquire good quality basics

A key to the image advisors is to create a good closet background with basic garments that you can combine with many other pieces to create different outfits, they can even work to wear different occasions.It is usually timeless clothes and do not worry, because your closet will not be boring, but functional, because you can add some trend and combine with what you have in your closet bottom.

What could include?Black pants, straight cut jeans in dark blue, black knee dress (little black dress), white shirt, blazer or American in a neutral tone (black, dark blue, gray, white, beige), black heels (they can be kittenheels if you don't like them very high).And you can not miss the piece that you love and is part of your style: with stripes or moles, something in animal print, a biker jacket, scarves, red shoes.They are recommended that they are of good quality, because they will have almost perfect finish and cut, which will favor your silhouette, they will also last you more.

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Use pieces and outfits that you already know that you look good

It can be said that at 20 the style is being discovered and at 30 it is consolidated.Near and after 40 women know what they like and what they look good.So, a key is to repeat outfits, cuts, colors and pieces that you know that they look good.It is best to be timeless, as we explain with the basics.

Incorporates pieces in trends, do not discard them

By having a good closet background and the pieces that are already well identified, you should not hesitate to incorporate some trends that you like as fashion is renewed.In addition to clothing, at this point the accessories are a great help, because they can add the modern touch to a classic look, choose necklaces, scarves, sun lenses, bags and shoes in trend.

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Minimizes the use of black

Project glam experts advise minimizing the use of black.Of course you can continue wearing (we love it), but alternating it with colors like blue and gray.Another idea that can work, is to move it away from the face and dress it in pieces like skirts and pants.

Do not fear bright colors

Some women may think that at a certain age it is better to use only discreet or neutral tones.But a recommendation of many specialists is to say "no" to that belief.They can continue to wear neutral because they are very elegant, but it is also possible and very advisable to add color in some of the outfits, because they refresh and rejoice the image.

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Sometimes including vibrant or intense colors is a bit difficult, this is at any age.Tip 1: You can follow contemporary celebrities and with your similar style to see how colors wear.Tip 2: Add color in the shoes, the bag and scarf or scarf, accessories that are not so small.Tip 3: Test with a colorful or American blazer or printed.The moment you feel uncomfortable, if that happens, you can take it out.

Incorporates jovial pieces to a look like a biker jacket

Our columnist Gina Ortega, a fashion stylist, shares a great advice to dress after 40: "One of the best tips is to adapt more jovial garments to the look, for example, a leather jacket".He tells us that it is often thought that this piece is only for kids and this is not so, because he considers that it looks good at all ages.Another alternative that Gina gives us is to use a jacket or a trench in denim, a texture that can also look amaz.

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Do not say goodbye to your jeans

Jeans are part of everyone's basics, or most, or at 40, or at 70, you need to say goodbye to them if you like them a lot, on the contrary, they give us a fresh, jovial and cheerful air.Just try to wear the one that makes you good silhouette, that is your size, neither bigger nor super tight.

On Lucy Lara's website, Mexican journalist specialized in fashion, there is an incredible article where he talks about the use of this garment: "The 10 best jeans for mature women".He affirms that this piece of the wardrobe is not exclusive to the youngest, you just have to know how to choose those who make you look pretty and sexy.Among its various tips, he says that while the den.

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Warns that the very thick or heavy texture can add volume, so you have to be careful with that.But, a little thick would not be bad to function of a girdle that helps contain, structure and favor the area of the derrière, thighs and waist.He explains that worn, broken pants, with applications, embroidery and textures are not recommended to favor the figure or dress as a mature woman, but clarifies that we can break this “rule”, according to what makes us feel best.

Hide the body parts with which you do not feel comfortable

Please, we must do it with much respect and love for our body.It is normal that over the years we see changes in our body, so we can resort to not exposing some parts with which we do not feel comfortable.For example, if we notice that the arms are a bit flaccid, we can stop using tops with strips such as spaghetti or uar them but take them with a sweater, cardigan, jacket or blazer.

Photo: Pinterest Usar ropa interior moldeadora también puede ayudar para vestir esa prenda que tanto nos gusta y es un poco más ajustada.

You saw with balance: adjusted-keh and revealing-covered

This trick also helps us look elegant.If you saw with an adjusted piece at the top of the body, try that the bottom is loose or slightly baggy.For example, you can wear an adjusted skirt like a pencil type and combine with a more comfortable shirt.Wait, it's not about carrying everything..

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When you show some skin in an area of your body, try not to do it much in another: if you wear a pronounced neckline, avoid wearing very discovered legs with garments like miniskirts.

Formula for your outfits:

Project glam shares this infallible "equation" to look incredible with 40 years and more:

Basic + color + a seasonal piece or trend + a good haircut.

The most important thing is that you feel beautiful and sure of yourself with the clothes you wear, be the age you have.

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