Sure, you know all the latest
trends and best designers, but there is more to fashion than
simply wearing the newest looks. Dressing for your lifestyle
and age are essential to help you look your best. Fashion
expert Lilliana Vazquez (seen on Bravo and The Style
Network) of TypeF.com, and New York-based personal stylist,
Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt of AlexandrAStylist.com, share
tips on the best fashion choices for each age group.
20s Girl?s
Girls in their 20s are young,
fabulous and on the move, making it a great time for
experimentation and fashion-forward looks. Vazquez says the
main fashion concern for this group is balancing fashion risks
with creating a work wardrobe. "Chances are that you are
on a budget too, so outfits that pull double-duty will be your
BFFs," says Vazquez. She recommends wearing the fun,
patterned dresses you love for weekends to the office with a
cardigan or blazer -- just be careful of skirt length. And
sorry girls, but Vazquez says it's time to ditch oversized
sweaters, torn jeans and furry boots. However, you can replace
them with classics like cardigans and pencil skirts in unique
colors and patterns.
30s Women?
Greenawalt believes your 30s is a
time to get more serious about your style, and to hone and
refine your image. She also advises to wear clothes that fit
well and make you feel confident. "I know personally in
my 30s, I started to weed out miniskirts, but that was also
because I didn't find them flattering to my legs. They no
longer felt right," says Greenawalt. Vazquez believes
your 30s is a time to keep your fashion edge in an
age-appropriate way. "Now is the time to put aside the
micro-minis and go with skirts that are a bit closer to the
knee, especially for work. I also recommend avoiding crop
tops, graphic tees or super-youthful prints. It's OK to grow
up," says Vazquez. Both experts agree it's important to
incorporate quality, investment pieces -- like a nice handbag
or versatile dress.
40s+ Ladies
?Wearing clothes that fit
naturally into your lifestyle becomes increasingly important
once you've hit your 40s. Greenawalt recommends investing in
quality fabrics, cuts and classic clothes that flatter your
figure, while steering clear of juvenile prints and tight or
revealing clothing. You can still be fashion-forward by
pairing simple patterns and monochromatic dresses with the
right shoe and statement jewelry. "You can get away with
bigger pieces of jewelry because you exude the confidence it
takes to pull these pieces off, so rock them," says
Vazquez. Still have a hard time deciding what to ditch? Take
Vazquez's simple tip -- get rid of clothes that came from your
daughter's favorite trendy store.