Yes it is common that as women transition into their 30’s they question the clothes that make up their wardrobe. We all have rules and as we age we start to think more about our style, what suits our body shape along with what is comfortable. Length of a skirt or dress you find will lower. Not everyone is confident to show off their arms, so a top or dress with a sleeve becomes important. For many women we redefine style terms - sexy can look very different as you move through the decades and can morph more into elegant and classy versus flirty and fun.

Key indicators that your wardrobe may not service your life stage can be from the minute you get up in the morning. If you have a wardrobe filled with clothes yet struggle to get dressed each day may mean you have the wrong options hanging up in front of you. You do not love how you look when you get dressed may be a sign it is time to redefine your style. Your body has changed and your wardrobe will need to do the same. Think about the quality of the fabric, the cut and the colour can all enhance your favourite features. We wear 20% of our wardrobe 80% of the time so you can have much fewer items taking up valuable real estate because we have our favourite pieces on high rotation.

Building a capsule wardrobe is your key to sophistication. Items that can mix and match together.

A blazer jacket is an essential, easy to dress up and down, pair with jeans or over a stylish dress. Staying with a black or navy will be versatile and will not date.
A straight leg black pant is compulsory. The versatility of a black pant is that it will work for every occasion. Go for quality and a pair that can wash well.
A white shirt with structure will also be a key go to piece. Again it will go with everything and can be work wear to weekend wear depending on how you wear it.
A selection of basic tee’s and singlets - a variety of colours like black, navy, grey and white will provide a base palette you can work from every day.
A great fitting pair of jeans will last you for years. Stay with the darker colouring and make sure you try on a range of jeans to find your best fit.
Let’s talk shoes - nude pumps, white street runners, print loafers (have some fun, animal print) and black ankle boots will complement your capsule wardrobe.
To build colour into your wardrobe, go with accessories that create a statement and can create your unique style. Shoes, bags, scarves and jewellery can be more costume style that finish your look and talk to the latest trends without being a slave to the current looks.

To complete a sophisticated look key pieces like a classic watch or statement handbag are required. Think quality pieces as they are worth the investment. Work out the cost per wear on an item and you will be amazed that a classic piece will be with you for years to come.