Fashion after 40: you should avoid these missteps now

Short-lived fashion trends are certainly exciting and fun, but after 40 you should no longer follow everything. We'll show you which fashions look elegant and classic after 40 and look particularly good on you now.

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Fashion over 40 - this is how elegant you can dress now

Faux leather bags

You can't have enough handbags and shoes - certainly true in a way, but a credo that you can say goodbye to with a clear conscience after your 20s and 30s. Because after a certain age, quality definitely takes precedence over quantity. It's worth investing in classics that will last you a long time instead of buying the tenth faux leather handbag that you can throw away after one season. These genuine leather handbags should give you pleasure now:

Bright colors

Color blocking is one of the fashion trends of the past few seasons. However, you need a special knack for styling it. Otherwise, the look will quickly look restless and not very grown-up. In terms of color, muted colors look more sophisticated - and we're not just talking about black and grey here. Try elegant earth tones such as cream and beige.

Faux leather shoes

It is now also worth investing a little more money in shoes. Not only do shoes made from real leather look better, they are also more comfortable to wear.

Polyester tops

Quality before quantity - this formula also applies to tops. You can not only quickly see the poor quality of polyester, you can also smell it. This is because synthetic fibers do not absorb perspiration, which means that unpleasant body odors can quickly develop. Silk blends, cotton or linen are more suitable for fashion over 40.