Over the last few years, I’ve been trying to live more sustainably and although a large part of my job is spent researching trends, scrolling through new-in pages and writing about hot new collections, I don’t actually shop that much. Shocking, I know! That’s mainly because I truly believe in creating a capsule wardrobe full of favourites you can wear all year round, as well as trying to get as much usage out of your wardrobe as possible.
This winter, my wardrobe consists of sweater vests (I’m currently on the look out for a vintage oversized version in navy FYI), which I’ll be layering over shirts and leather leggings, printed midi dresses teamed with oversized blazers, and matchy matchy knitted co-ords. As a Fashion Editor in her 40s, these are the outfits I rely on as the temperature drops and the chill sets in. Practical yet stylish, timeless yet with trend-led details, they’re my cold-weather go-tos. Plus, they can be easily dressed up or down with a simple change of accessories. What’s not to love?
Of course, our favourite influencers are also dab hands at pulling an outfit together, offering us new and stylish ways to wear what’s most likely already in our wardrobe. Scroll on to discover my 6 favourite outfits that work for those of us in the 40-something bracket, plus all the pieces you might need to help recreate them.
