Look Fashionable over 40 this spring – part 3

Continuing our series on 5 ways to look fashionable over 40 this spring…………….

Question # 3 Safari Look after 40

How can I tap into this spring’s Safari look without appearing like I’m wearing a costume? …Jan

Hi Jan,

If you’re a midlife gal, you know how many times this trend has been around the block. It probably won’t be the first time you’ve worn this style, if you opt to buy into it this spring. To make sure you don’t end up looking like an adventurous boomer going on your first African safari, you will want to remember these things.

No

Forget this head to toe one color safari outfit, or you will look like you are wearing a costume. Take a look at this first (boring) outfit and you’ll see exactly what we mean.

Careful!

Now this second outfit definitely has more of a fashion feel, but beware…One of the biggest mistakes we see women over 40 making is buying a long skirt which makes them look matronly. Unless you are very tall with super skinny legs, avoid long skirts.

Yes

This is a better way to interpret this trend. Choose one good piece as your safari focal point. We love this very original leather safari jacket. It’s been teamed up with wide leg white pants, not matchy, matchy beige pants or matchy-matchy leather pants. This gives it a more modern feel. Great heels elevate this outfit from a rustic Indiana Jones look, to sexy high fashion look.