Over 40 Style Diary: What I Wore Last Week

Written By Sarah Duff

Welcome to my F*ck Yeah Outfit weekly round-up!

I did my time playing small and wearing safe and meh outfits, but that’s not who I am anymore! So if you’re looking for over-40 outfit inspiration which is minimalist and beige, then this corner of the internet isn’t for you!

Things for context:

I live in Central London

Last week was hot as balls

The majority, but not all, of my clothes are pre-loved. ( I work on an 80/20 ish ratio)

I repeat-wear items a lot!

I’m a layering athlete!

Time for the outfits.

Outfit photo in a Thrift store of woman stylist who is over 40 — purple graphic tee, striped shirt, red midi skirt, red cap, pearl necklace, fringe bag — creative women's style over 40

Outfit Note: I felt like a cool and quirky tourist in this one.

Maximalist summer outfit over 40 — denim peplum tube top, white maxi shirt skirt, pink tie, leopard cap, fringe bag, pearl necklace — creative style over 40

Outfit Note: The concept for this came from the idea of a deconstructed shirt and tie!

The skirt is made from 2 shirts buttoned together, and the tie…well, you can see where the tie is and what it’s doing!

Summer outfit over 40 — white polka dot shirt, pink cargo shorts, pink tie, pearl necklace, zebra print heels — personal stylist over 40

Outfit Note: Juxtaposition outfits are my love language and the masculine + feminine is one of go to’s!

Creative layered outfit over 40 — lilac tee, striped skirt tied at waist, tie-dye bike shorts, purple bandana, silver Mary Janes — women's style over 40

Outfit Note: The shorts started the day as leggings (which never got worn) so I chopped them that morning and I will be doing that again! I also embellished the t-shirt with earrings!!

reative layered outfit over 40 — lilac tee- pearls- earrings pinned to t-shirt - women's style over 40

Earrings at the top and between you and me that big jewel is a Christmas decoration!!

Pink sequin skirt outfit over 40 — pink polo shirt, sweatshirt tied at waist, leopard cap, gold Mary Janes, pearl necklace — style diary women over 40

Outfit Note: Yes I am a 48 year old who wears sports socks and sandals and I’m not sorry!!

Bold summer outfit over 40 — red vintage shorts, Adidas logo top, pearl necklace, zebra print heels — style diary The Holistic Personal Stylist

Outfit Note: Sporty + tailored +whimsy is another of my Juxtaposition go-tos!

That’s all from last week

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See you next week.

Sarah xxx

Sarah Duff
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