Shopping my closet, playing around with pieces in my wardrobe and putting different outfits together is happy time for me. For Women over 40 the loss of a defined waist starts to become a reality. So using techniques that do not draw attention to the middle, like leaving tops out and choosing jeans that have a high waist, are helpful in camouflaging that area.
Two very basic pieces – a Gap striped relaxed black and white t-shirt and Gap 1969 destructed resolution true-skinny high-rise jeans are combined to create three classic yet different black and white looks.
First is the casual outfit. I turned up the jeans a bit to create a cuff and mixed the pieces with a black denim jacket, super comfortable Roxy Ventura Crochet slip-on sneakers, my silver Nantucket basket necklace, diamond studs and Chanel sunglasses.
Pulled hair back in an unfussy, low, casual pony tail that I don’t pull through all the way.
A black bird paid a visit and landed on the white fence – perfectly black and white!
The second is a comfortable day out shopping outfit. Worn with BP booties from Nordstrom, carrying a red tote from Zara with an Hermes red enamel H bracelet. Bringing in the pops of red makes the outfit more fun.
Lastly, the dressiest outfit of the three. Wearing platform heeled sandals by Vince Camuto…
…with a fringed black clutch and a statement ring by Tous and…
Front and Back Chain Stud Drop earrings by TopShop.
One rainy day or any day, spend a little time picking out a few pieces and mix them with different shoes and accessories and see if you can create one outfit, 3 ways!
Photos by the talented Carola Muis www.carolamuis.com
