prep palette

it’s back to basics for my nine-to-five ootd. pencil skirt, blazer, and a button down are the perfect pieces for a busy day at the office. but the color scheme is anything but boring, and that’s how i like to spice up these classic separates from time-to-time. the nude colored wedge shoes keep the outfit toned down, and happen to be one of the most comfortable pair of shoes i own. just for fun i threw in a metallic belt to cinch my waist. i know some of us are hesitant about accentuating our middle section when we reach a certain age, but if curvy girls do it with style and sass, why can’t we? so go ahead and experiment. get out of your comfort zone. remember, we don’t always have to play it safe when it comes to fashion.

labels: skirt Banana Republic (similar here and here); shirt H&M (similar here and here); blazer Talbots (similar here and here); shoes Franco Sarto (similar here and here)

Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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