Super Chic SS2024 Trends Stylish Women Add to Their Wardrobe

Step into the super chic SS2024 trends everyone is buzzing about. This season promises to be a game-changer in the world of style on all burners with bold, vibrant colors, eye-catching patterns and new silhouettes. Even when the ground is still snow-covered, start thinking about updating our wardrobe for fit, style and trends. Get ahead of the curve by exploring which of the fashion-forward looks are best  for your personal style and body shape, and which trends to drop. Embrace your inner trendsetter. This posts presents the worst and best SS2024 trends for women over 40. Discover the Must-Have pieces from statement-making clothes to cutting-edge accessories. Know the latest styles that effortlessly blend classic elegance with a contemporary twist. There are trends ranging from timeless sophistication over bold, to edgy that will up your look from good to great. 

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What Trends Are Out in SS2024?

Here a list of last year’s trends to drop:

• Barbie Style,
• Mom, jogger or bleached jeans,
• (Patterned) leggings,
• Cropped down jackets with ribbed cuffs and hem,
• Peasant dress,
• Cold shoulder blouse/dresses,
• Waterfall jackets, waterfall cardigans,
• Tied sleeve, dolman sleeves,
• Tiered skirts and tiered dresses,
• Kimonos
• … and of course everything on this ugliest clothing list.

What Are the Best 2024 Trends for Women over 40?

Here is a list of what are the best trends for women in midlife.

• Neutrals
• Shades of Blue
• Black
• Abstract leopard print
• Metallic & Gold
• Capri Pants
• Bomber Jackets
• High-low hem dresses
• Train dresses in evening wear
• Lace

The trending colors are all neutrals including the shades of blue, metallic, gold and abstract leopard. Therefore, except for the abstract leopard print they are worth the investment when they are in a classic cut with a twist.

Capri pants work for tall women with long legs. Rock them if that’s your body shape. Bomber jackets in leather are an evergreen in black or brown. Perfect for windy summer days as coverup.

Paisley is coming back. Jumpsuits, scarves, and jeans never really are a trend, nor go out of style. Velvet is coming back for winter.

The hoodie trend is declining, but wearing a hoodie is still a Do.

Pantsuits are a big trend, but wearing a suit may be risky for women in midlife.

The Worst SS2024 Trends for Women over 40

Here is a list of the worst SS2024 trends for women in midlife.

• Mini Shorts
• Corsets & Corset Lacing
• Dropped Waistline
• Mermaidcore (mermaid-inspired looks)

Mini shorts and corsets look like trying to hard on everyone over 25. When you worked hard to get your waist back or keep your midlife belly at bay, why would you want to hide your achievement with a dropped waistline dress? Mermaid looks are cute on kids and a statement in prom style and evening wear. However, the style looks costumery at daytime.

Which Trends to Invest in when It Works for You?

• Paisley scarves,
• Classic cardigans and sweaters,
• Work attire in your neutral colors,
• An original style bomber jacket, if you don’t own one already.

What Is Trending in Footwear?

• Shoes with plateau soles are It, but became less bulky. When you are a petite, you may love that extra height. They can also help to create the illusion of a lean look aka hide a couple of pounds.
• Ruby-red slippers or pumps,
• Metallic strappy sandals,
• White booties,
• Sneakers with neon-color sole.
• Ballet-inspired footwear,
• Gladiators,
• Statement shoes in fashion colors with satin fabric and Rhine crystal encrusted,
• Chartreuse.

How to Deal with Trends over 40

And yes, we have seen so many excerpts from fashion weeks over the years. Everything seems to blur. In the end, we buy, and wear what we like. That’s fine when you go with fast fashion. These pieces are not meant to last.

Photo of me: G. Kramm

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