Page 92 - South Mississippi Living - November, 2024

SHOPPING
story by Barbara Travis
NEW TWISTS ON OLD TRENDS
What a wonderful time for a nostalgic look at fashion trends of yesteryear and how they’ve come roaring back in 2024 with new styling perspective. Many much-beloved trends of the past
are back in vogue, but let’s concentrate on three favorites: leopard print, denim, and blazers.
LEOPARD PRINT
Leopard print is iconic. It’s been with us for many a year and never goes out of style. This year it’s been revived in every shape, form, and fashion. If it’s not a leopard skirt, shirt, jacket, or pants, it’s leopard shoes, belt, purse, scarf, or jewelry. Whether your choice is a large or small dose, choose a splash of leopard to energize and modernize your wardrobe.
DENIM EVERYTHING
Denim in the recent past pretty much meant skinny jeans and was marketed to the younger crowd. No more. Denim and its many beautiful presentations work for all ages today. Mature women readily rely on jeans as a wardrobe staple because of the vast array of design choices that enhance their casual but stylish lifestyle.
Tip: Choose a darker wash color, wider legs with cuffs and a higher waist to sport a newer look. Add a statement belt, jacket, and jaunty ankle boots to finish. Style magic!
Denim dresses and skirts of all lengths provide current and exceptional fashion offerings. Fabulous denim skirts paired with flats, kitten heels, or boots score very high on the any-age fashion chart. Try them; be delighted.
CLASSIC BLAZERS
Blazers have been a classic for decades, but never have they been more fashionable and chic than now. Today’s blazers are more fitted and often welcome the addition of a belt. Blazers take any outfit up a notch. A silky camisole underneath can ramp up the impact as can a beautiful blouse or turtleneck sweater. So, whether you choose a fitted, over-sized, cropped, or double-breasted version, rest assured that blazers are a wardrobe staple.
NEVER TOO OLD
You’re never too old to wear what’s on trend. The trick is to make trends work for you. The goal is not to look younger, but rather to look modern – that’s what works for every age. Incorporating a trendy and surprising bit of this and that with traditional pieces, basics, and classics will do wonders for your existing wardrobe and contribute to your modern and confident outlook.
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Denim dress paired with leopard print loafers.