Playing dress up and creating imaginary worlds has always been a timeless pastime of young girls. Generation after generation we see how our dreams, hopes and aspirations can be dated to some of our earliest memories.
With Halloween now over we saw just another scope of that spectrum. The tables have turned, however, and while we were young girls dabbling in mothers makeup and heels while sipping from plastic teacups with our stuffed animal guests we now slather our face in anti-aging and wrinkling serum and browse the web for innovative ways to reverse the aging process. If not accomplished in fact or deed then at least in appearance.
Fashion experts have been speculating this forever and this year is no exception. This year there are trendy ways you can embrace your maturity with some flirtatious nods to your younger years.
Do you want to accept defeat and play dress up with grandmothers clothing, or treat yourself with some style that will showcase your young heart and spirit and baby soft skin? I hope it’s the latter, because I’m going to help you with some one stop shopping!
Cloudi Spike Peplum Top from MissGuided
Step One: Layer for texture and appearance, not bulk. Tight skirts or trousers with long tanks or tees and outwear overlaying this or cropped shorts are great way to introduce several aspects of your closet and personality. Choose what you attributes you need to feature and go from there! This plum hued top is a great beginning!
Vica Jeans Belt from Nelly
Step Two: Make a glitzy statement. Not in the mood for heels? Jewellery can be just as positively impacting. If you are going to wear some bling, make sure it’s at a vantage point all can see. Don’t wear dazzling earrings if you’re going to cover it up with loose hair or long sleeves that will hide your bangles. Another simple and affordable way is to show off your trim waist with a belt.
G Star Straight Leg Jeans from Bank Fashion
Step Three: Take time for a tailored look. The world is full of trousers that have been dubbed with names and styles that come and go. Find yourself a fitting and flattering pair of jeans from a beloved company and you will find a friend for life! Straight leg jeans may get contemporary interpretations but have been and will be around for a long time.
Sofra Printed Pencil Skirt from Monsoon
Step Four: Show some skin. Whether it’s a dip in the neckline, a skirt above rather than below the knees or a blouse that shows off your toned arms, confidence in your body is an attractive and appealing attribute no store can lend. This pencil paired with sheer hose or new boots with a peep of skin is a safe but succulent bet!
Lela Rose Colour Block Dress from Farfetch
Step Five: Fall for magical promises. Some creams and makeups promise us the world, but with clothing that offers optical illusions you can actually present a slimmer and healthier looking version of yourself with no lies… just a little wardrobe deceit! Contouring your shape like this colour-block dress will reveal wonders!
Jil Sander Navy’s Peach Pleated Silk Blouse from StyleBop
Step Six: Embrace girly pieces. Ruffles, pastel hues, and some curls will do a lot to soften the corporate success you’ve attained after many years of hard work. These gentle influences can turn a corporate shirt into a blending tool as you will see with this blouse. The Peter Pan collar with pleated details offsets this peachy delight and is one more way you can delight in your age, celebrate your upcoming birthday with glee and look younger in style!
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