40-year-old woman: what fall-winter 2021-2022 clothing style to wear to shine?

Author: Jasmine Guillot

How to dress when you are 40 years old? Well, as we want! Contrary to popular belief, there is no expiry date when it comes to fashion. Admittedly, past forty, we no longer want to dress like 20 years. We rather want a stylish but assertive look, a style of clothing right in line with current but personal trends that mixes chic and practicality... in short, we are looking for an appearance that is neither "too much" nor "not enough". A short guide to finding the fall-winter 2021-2022 clothing style and twisting your 40th birthday!

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40-year-old woman look: what fall-winter 2021-2022 clothing style to shine after quarantine?

Those who say “40 is the new 30” aren't really wrong! 40 is undoubtedly the age when you can afford to be cool and chic at the same time, classy and rock, elegant and offbeat. This is the moment when we are already aware of who we are and what we want. After 40, you can be a young mother, relive a first love or create a new family. However, one thing is certain, at 40, we know that we are no longer 20, and this is particularly valid for fashion novelties. In short, today, a mature woman can dare all the trends of the moment, she has every right to do so. But she also has to never be first degree in her fashion choices, leaving that to the little girls. So how do you look stylish at 40? What fall-winter 2021-2022 clothing style to adopt? Here is our little fashion guide with the key trends of the moment to adopt (and adapt) to your best age + some mistakes to avoid.

The BCBG style in the spotlight at 40

A recurring fashion inclination, the neo-bourgeois style, also called BCBG, is a love of style on young girls. However, it is not only reserved for midinettes. It may also appeal to mature women. How to adopt it brilliantly after quarantine? Dare the little black dress, add a trench coat and tighten the waist well to feminize you to the maximum. As for shoes, rather than classic pumps, opt for high boots. Instead of thin tights, enhance your legs with a colored opaque model. Swap the small lady's bag for a simple, sober and chic satchel.

Casual chic so as not to overdo it

Ah, the casual chic style! We love her soft and assertive style. How to adopt it when you are 40 years old? Invest in essentials like the blazer jacket, the logo t-shirt, the jogging pants, the faded jeans, the white sneakers, military rangers, etc. The idea? Stay trendy without neglecting comfort by favoring practical materials and cuts. And because at 40, you've found your style, you know your identity and your figure, succumbing to super-slim jeans when you have some curves isn't a good idea. An outfit we can afford? An evanescent top over a wrap skirt for a successful feline look. To personalize everything, a big ring or a jewel belt will do the trick. Another stylistic possibility? Wear a white t-shirt under a hazelnut dress. Today, 40-year-old ladies look so young that it is simply out of the question to put them in the forties category! The proof with our favorite 40-year-old stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts, Katie Holmes, Victoria Beckham and Cindy Crawford who have never looked so beautiful (and stylish).

The quirky western style

This winter, the western trend is on the rise. So, we just have to succumb to it. But how to play western when you're 40 without looking like a dancer straight out of Crazy Horse Paris? The safe bet is undoubtedly the boyfriend jeans. Fairly loose at the thighs, it enhances the hips and nicely shows the ankle. A modern alternative? Cargo pants! To give it a sexy touch, wear it with low cowboy boots, the heel of which will lengthen the legs and bulge the buttocks. Fringed suede boots are also a very good option for achieving the western look this winter. At the top, a chic (not folk) and well-fitting checkered shirt in dark colors. On the jewelry side, the shiny necklace goes wonderfully with a checkered top. To give a modern twist to your outfit, swap the cowboy boots for high thigh boots or a pair of Slouchy Boots.

A rock look: yes, but glamorous!

The rock style is damn entrenched in fall-winter fashion trends. But, now, at 40, it's hard to adopt it elegantly. The safe bet? A large jumper or oversized cardigan worn with a simple white top underneath. For a rock and sexy look at the same time, we dare the treggings, a piece that we can afford without complex, because it harmonizes deliciously well with the oversized sweater. In addition to softening it, it gives it another identity, more elegant and more distinguished. Loose at the top + tight at the bottom = successful glam rock style. You can even dare to wear a pair of faded-effect jeans with an XL turtleneck sweater. The final touch: a pair of chic and trendy pumps.

40-year-old women's style: the right pieces to shop during fall-winter 2021-2022

After the fall-winter 2021-2022 clothing style to adopt when you are 40, focus on the key pieces to shop this season:

Some fashion precautions to take when you are 40 years old (or more):

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