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Fashion Fundamentals

AGELESS STYLE STAPLES FOR FASHION’S FAITHFUL

Fashion followers are faithful to maintaining an ageless style. The secret to their success is having the right style staples. This ageless style staple shopping guide will help give you the inspiration to become the fashion authority in your own closet.

METALLIC ACCESSORIES

Ageless Style Staples For Fashion's Faithful - Metallic Accessories
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Metallic accessories are the perfect combination of pretty and practical. Whether you wear a lot of black and white, prefer a pastel palette, or bathe in bold saturated hues metallic accessories always match. Consider creating sets with two or more metallic accessories you can add to an outfit.

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Stylist Tip

Ageless Style Staples For Fashion's Faithful - Style Tip

Mixed metallic jewelry set like mine is key to wearing what you want. It will help you make an outfit with different metallics like a button, buckle, or zipper all work together. These are my top picks from David Yurman. See all David Yurman mixed metal styles here. Shop a current collection at Nordstrom here.

TIMELESS TRENCH

Ageless Style Staples For Fashion's Faithful - Timeless Trench
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Burberry is the benchmark in this category. Trademarked by its famous Nova check print Burberry has been in business since 1856. A trench is also key to packing light because it’s one layering piece you can wear en route and with all the outfits in your suitcase from a dress to leggings. I love styling a classic trench over a stylish sweatsuit as an everyday casual outfit.

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CARDIGAN

A slightly oversized boyfriend cardigan is the ultimate understated closet ageless closet essential. You’re at the stage in life when you should invest in quality brands and fabrics like Vince and Jenni Kayne. They make your entire look luxe.

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New Wardrobe Checklist Item

Ageless Style Staples For Fashion's Faithful
Ageless Style Staples For Fashion's Faithful

A V-Neck cardigan is one of my New Wardrobe Checklist items. See some of the cardigan outfits that may be hiding in your closet HERE.

BUTTON-UP

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This is the most versatile ageless style staple of all time. My 74-year-old mom and I used one-to-style leather pants and cool jeans in THIS INSTAGRAM VIDEO. Get some more ageless outfit inspiration in one of my original blog posts; The Wardrobe Essential Responsible for Effortless Style.

Kayla

The Nordstrom 6 love the “Kayla” with adjustable sleeve lengths. Get more ageless style inspiration from my fashionable friends over 50, the Nordstrom 6.

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If you only get one button-up THIS might be it, and it’s on the Anniversary sale. It runs big and comes xxs-xxl. The fabrication is the ideal blend of cotton, nylon, and elastic. This gives it a soft sheen while keeping it crisp and wrinkle-free. The details on the pocket are so pretty and it comes in black!

This oversized style from VINCE has cool high-cut slits on the side. xxs-xl. Buy a size down.

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This post is packed with tips I share all the time. It includes my most popular tip, how to high-low style, and a list of the best brands and stores for a capsule wardrobe.

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Fashion Makeover Myths | How to Wear Crop Tops, Stripes, & Graphic Tees After 40

3 Tops you won't be able to resist wearing. Fashion makeover myths for women over revealed. How to wear crop tops, stripes, and graphic tees.

HOW TO PACK A CARRYON WITH 49 OUTFITS | YOUR EVERGREEN TRAVEL CAPSULE WARDROBE

Do you want to know how to pack a carryon? Resurrect your traditional travel wardrobe with my 9 piece checklist that makes 49 outfits.

THE BEST BRANDS TO BUILD PETITE OR PLUS SIZE CAPSULE WARDROBES

After a long time building petite and plus-size capsule wardrobes, I've found a short list of brands that make it easy and never disappoint.

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