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Monday, 7 July 2014

What to wear when you're 40?

I think that since I turned 40 (last September) I have finally become very happy with myself. I couldn't wait to turn 40 and I have not been disappointed at all by the year I've had.

In terms of fashion/style I am very comfortable and have finally learnt what looks good, how to dress for my shape and how to make my wardrobe work for me without buying lots of new things. I am currently on month 6 of not buying anything (ignore the tshirt, the 2 tops, the jumper and the 2 pairs of shorts I bought recently in Tesco (total spend £50).

Here are some of my favourite outfits from the past month. Since I started working in an office with other women I've made more of an effort in what I wear. The other office I work in is full of developers ... 'nuff said.
Top -Matalan (similar here)
Jeans - TK Maxx
Shoes - TK Maxx



 Top - Tesco (available to buy in white here)
Jeans - Oasis
Shoes - TK Maxx



 Jumper - Tesco (available to buy - now only £6)!!
Shorts - Tesco (£10 and available to buy now)
Shoes - Next (similar here)



 Jeans - New Look
Top - Avenue 57
Shoes - TK Maxx



 Top - Matalan (similar here)
Capri pants - Next (still available to buy)



 Necklace - Avenue 57
Dress - TK Maxx (similar here)
Shoes - Debenhams (about 15 years ago)!



 Do you feel good about yourself? It's not about being big headed, it's about being confident and accepting of what you have - there is a difference!

 Fiona
xoxo
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11 comments:

  1. Style At Every Age7 July 2014 at 05:36

    Great outfits Fiona and goes to show you must of had a big wardrobe to start with. Think I might have to take up a similar challenge next year! x

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    1. Avenue 577 July 2014 at 05:38

      LOL 'next year'!!
      I think I have, if I got it all out and hung it up, 3-4 double wardrobes (excluding shoes). That's a lot isn't it?!

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  2. My Midlife Fashion7 July 2014 at 06:59

    Fiona I've just read your comment about 3-4 double wardrobes...dare I ask if that's single or double hanging?!!!
    Jane xx
    My Midlife Fashion

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    1. Avenue 577 July 2014 at 07:57

      LOL! Double for one and single for the other 3 :-)!

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  3. Dorothy Camper7 July 2014 at 13:01

    You always look fab, Fiona, but I agree that it's about how you feel. I'm 40 early next year so the countdown is on for me now... Wish me luck! Lynne xx

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    1. Avenue 577 July 2014 at 13:02

      Lots of luck! It's the best year of your life - EVER!

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  4. Virtuallystyledbyannmarie 7 July 2014 at 13:54

    I finally found my style that I am happy with hitting 40 too! you always look great, I forgot you were on a 6 mth spending ban....... how on earth have you managed but then I remember that post was it 37 pairs of jeans??? xx

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    1. Avenue 577 July 2014 at 13:55

      34 I think! I do have too many clothes - all cheap crap but because I have so much it stays in pristine condition!!!!!

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  5. Unknown7 July 2014 at 23:13

    Wow! That's a lot of wardrobes, I have two double ones, one has coats and uniform in though. I love being in my 40's and I'm less than 2 Years off 50, which I intend to embrace, time with hubby is high on the agenda now the kids are older x

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  6. The Flaky Fashionista8 July 2014 at 05:24

    Completely agree! I think once we hit our 40s, it's all about knowing your shape, knowing what suits and that in turn means that you are confident in how you wear clothes. Age really can bring some wisdom it seems!!

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  7. Unknown10 July 2014 at 08:41

    I'm more comfortable with myself now than I've ever been! I loved hitting 30 but 40 was really something else! Ax

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