Hello! How’s your week going? This one seems like it’s dragging a bit for me, you? One could joke that I’m just getting old — I turned 40 last Sunday … yes, 40 … I’m still in shock. My mother always warned me that each decade passes faster — she wasn’t kidding, I honestly don’t know where my 20s and 30s went! Luckily, what I wore in my 20s and 30s is still perfectly appropriate for my 40s … why? Because the Essential 25 are timeless, ageless, and always in style.
Today’s look centers around the always elegant striped boatneck tee. And while skinny jeans are great, lately I’m loving a more relaxed silhouette — whether straight leg, wide-leg, or otherwise. The key to looser styles is to focus on the waist — it should fit perfectly. As long as you highlight your waist, your feminine form will shine through, no matter how baggy the legs. I also tend to favor a high waist with larger, baggier styles … this helps keep a nice shape and wards off any frumpiness!
As always, the key to great style is a soft, undone effortlessness. I love a pair of loafer mules — they’re sophisticated but give off a relaxed, “I just slid these on” vibe. Toss a sweater over your shoulders in case you catch a chill later, and you’re golden. Jewelry should be simple, while always allowing for a meaningful statement piece (I adore my mom’s vintage cloisonné bracelet — I wear it almost every day). Finally, grab your go-to, everyday bag!
One note: the Essential 25 are meant to be flexible to suit your style preferences. I urge you to purchase the best quality you can afford, and take good care of these items — they’re your workhorses! That said, I realize that these 25 items are minimal. Maybe you’d like a few bags instead of just one. I have three Essential 25 bags — a brown suede shoulder bag, this black coach cross-body, and my brown Fawn mini. All of these neutral, go with everything bags — that’s why they make the Essential 25 list! That doesn’t mean you cannot have a statement bag or two, it just means these should make up the core of your wardrobe. They’re the pieces that let you build a wide variety of looks with minimal time and effort! They go with everything and they transition well from season to season. For more, check out my original Essential 25 post here.
Wishing you all a fantastic rest of the week. I hope to have a new Sunday Post for you this weekend, and stay tuned for a fall/winter shoe post coming soon!
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