How to Dress for Summer When You're in Your 40s

I'm so excited that summer is quickly approaching and warm weather is upon us. With fun trends to try and clothing stores to check out,  it's easy to feel overwhelmed and not know where to begin to search for that perfect summer outfit. To relieve some wardrobe stress, I'm launching a new series on my blog "How to Dress for Summer" for different age groups. As for my first post in the new series, I put together some stylish outfits tailored for women in their 40s who want to kick their wardrobe up a notch and look fabulous.

Outfit 1 = Blue Top + Black Pants + Black Chunky Heels

Outfit 2 = Purple Knit Top + White Printed Pants + Layered Necklace + Grey Slingback Heels

Outfit 3 = Tan Jumpsuit + White Blazer + Layered Necklace + Grey Slingback Heels or Black Chunky Heels 

Outfit 4 = Purple Knit Top + Black Pants + Black Chunky Heels

Finish your outfits with these structured bag recommendations (a nude leather tote or a round handle zip tote) as they're both neutral and would complement any professional look stylishly. 

Outfit 1 = White Halter Dress + Striped Jacket + Blush Knotted Heels or Mustard Sandals 

Outfit 2 = White Halter Dress + Draped Faux Leather Jacket + Blush Knotted Heels 

Outfit 3 = Off-the-Shoulder Floral Top + Cropped Straight Jeans + Mustard Sandals

Outfit 4 = White Cold Shoulder Top + Cropped Straight Jeans + Draped Faux Leather Jacket + Blush Knotted Heels

Outfit 5 = White Cold Shoulder Top + Cropped Straight Jeans + Striped Jacket + Mustard Sandals

Complete these looks with a pair of cat-eye sunnies and a round cross-body purse, multi-colored striped bag, or ring tote as these accessories are in the same color palette. . 

Casual Looks 

Outfit 1 = Satin Blouse + White Tailored Pants + Nude Block Heels + Statement Necklace or Ivory Pearl Earrings

Outfit 2 = White Cold Shoulder Ruffle Top + Floral Crop Pants + Nude Block Heels + White Tassel Earrings 

Dressy Looks 

Outfit 3 = Navy Midi Dress + Ivory Pearl Earrings + Black Bow Heels or Ankle Strap Rose Gold Heels 

Outfit 4 = Tiered Orchid Dress + Ivory Pearl Earrings + White Tassel Earrings + Nude Block Heels or Ankle Strap Rose Gold Heels 

Whichever outfit you choose for a date night, you can never go wrong with a classic black YSL purse or a nude Salvatore Ferragamo purse, as both of these styles are timeless and elegant. 

Hope you enjoyed these looks! Feel free to leave a comment sharing your thoughts.