If you’re reading this because the title spoke to you, I know your time is valuable, and I’m going to respect that by getting straight to the point.
In 2024, living through our 40s is a wild ride. I’m here to uncomplicate one part of your world - your personal style. Women want comfortable pieces that create elegant and practical looks… we want to look and feel put together without letting the process of getting dressed for the day turn into a production… are you asking for too much? I’m here to tell you no, you are not. Below you will find uncomplicated and simple suggestions to put looks together with ease.
1. **Elevated basics:** Wear an asymmetrical hemline, a bold print, or pants with a wide hemline to any look to create an updated and comfortable look. A classic wardrobe piece with a twist will immediately update the look.
2. **Artisan Appreciation with Details:** Such as embroidery, pintucks, and embellishments. These details give a nod to the artisans that create our clothing. A simple floral embroidery pattern on jeans, a jacket, or on the collar of a top creates a play on textures, adds color, and can pull together pieces that may not traditionally “pair well.”
3. **Flats:** Have you seen the theme of COMFORT in everyday style? With that in mind, we can all welcome back the re-emergence of flats in footwear. Make them bright, make them bold, or if you choose to go with a neutral flat, pair them with a pair of socks! If you prefer a heel with your look, kitten heels are a great option as well.
4. **Bows:** If you have been hesitant to try this trend, I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone with this. An easy way to add this nod to Parisian elegance in your everyday wardrobe is to add bows with unique textures and uses. A pair of tortoise shell bow earrings, a metallic bracelet, or a hair tie with a bow embellishment is simple to do while not making you feel 12 years old.
5. **Color Saturation:** Summer 2024 is all about color, and there are no rules. Browns and creams are back as basic neutrals telling gray to “move over and make room…” and if you follow fashion closely, you know that green is having a moment, but everything still goes. Try mixing different shades of the same color to create a chic and “everywhere appropriate” look.
6. **Metallic Accessories:** It’s easy to overthink the “metallics are neutrals” perspective, but it’s easy to add these into your looks. Consider opting for metallic fabric, embellishments, bold metallic buttons, and belts. If you aren’t into adding metallic to your fashion pieces, consider adding a SHIMMER (not glitter, shimmer) to your makeup for an updated and comfortable way to incorporate this trend.
7. **Belts:** Wide belts, skinny belts, belts with all the embellishment and chain belts… what I’m telling you is that ANY kind of belt goes. Layer a belt over an oversized top with leggings or biker shorts, a dress, or a button-down shirt to create a silhouette you feel comfortable with.
8. **Elegant Coordinating Sets:** Co-ord sets are still here and we are all glad for it. The twist for 2024 - an elevated and elegant coordinating set. A coordinating set is an easy way to play with the color saturation trend or if you want to be bolder with it, simply wear a t-shirt or tank top underneath and you are comfortable. Coordinating sets are a comfortable and chic travel look; you will arrive at your destination in style and ready for all different types of weather.
9. **Pattern Play:** Have fun with mixing prints and patterns. Start incorporating this into your everyday wardrobe by sticking to the same color palette. Once you become comfortable with this concept, the sky is the limit!
