Life & Style Blog
Looks for any age: 20s
13 July 2011
In response to the overwhelming "I'm age X and need help" comments that accompanied our super-exciting-fun Win Forrest Chase (and me) for a day comp, we've decided to focus the next few blogs on looks for various ages.
I'd like to begin by stating that it's my firm belief that fashion is not about age. What you wear should be a reflection of your ever-evolving sense of style, what works for your body shape and colouring at any given time, your lifestyle, and above all whatever trinket gives you confidence and takes your fancy at this moment.
Hard and fast rules on any front aren't for me, and if I can be totally earnest - I do believe everything I write. I'd never put my name to anything I didn't agree with, and I view these blogs as a sort of soft guiding hand rather than a militant "DO THIS AND BE NICKI MINAJ OR ELSE" instruction.
Everyone should have great, supportive undergarments and wear sunscreen daily. That's my only inflexible advice. Everything else is up to you.
So, it's with that in mind that I debut the first (and debatably, easiest) era - the 20s. Ladies in your late teens and twenties, have fun with it as you're finding your way through the world of fashion. Make numerous mistakes on your way. Your supple young skin, glossy hair and resilient body that you will undoubtedly abuse are the best platform for whichever mistake you want to make - it's like water off a duck's back. Fashion in your twenties is fast evolving and less expensive, take advantage. Reinvent yourself every day.
Work
Image source: Motel Helter blouse, $100, from Myer, LP wide leg marino pant, $89.95 from Portmans, Homeward Bound blazer, $129.95 from Sportsgirl,
Buy well cut separates you can jazz up after hours and blouser down while the sun's out. Every girl needs a blazer - why not make yours a pop colour? For the trousers, again - buy a fashion cut. High waisted or bellbottoms (or both) are everywhere at the moment. And pick a top with a little pattern on in a block colour, for the love of Jeff. Work and play are interchangeable, your wardrobe should reflect that.
Play
Image source:
Quirky Circus Wild Things blouse, $69.95 from Myer, Annie wide leg oxford pant, $99.95 from Sportsgirl, BYS Glitter eye cream, $4.95 from Gloss Accessories
Out on the town, husband hunting again? I'll say it once: semi-sheer. Conservative cuts in semi sheer fabrics, peeps. You're covered and uncovered at the same time making the most of your genetic glory without giving away the milk for free. My favourite thing ever is the cropped bustier underneath so you're basically repping lingerie on the outside… what a tease. Mainly, go super outrageous with your play look. Clashing prints and colours, loud look-at-me pieces… it doesn't have to be ultra tight or revealing all the time, but just fun.
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Tags: Fashion, Myer, Portmans, Sportsgirl