How difficult is it to be fabulous after 40 when you’re are a mom and a professional. While trying to come up with a dinner idea on the way home from work, who has time for fashion trends and the latest fall colors. However, today, I would like to share the easiest way to continue being trendy without overspending and overthinking.
Fabulous Moms after 40
Fall Fashion Tips
Here in Midwest we sometimes experience four seasons in one day – leaving home dressed for a rainy day, melt to a summer temperature by lunch, we experience a decent fall day for a few hours on the way home just before it gets super cold and windy int he evening.
However, while fall is a very moody season, we still have an advantage of incorporating lots of summer element into our wardrobe. Let’s spend a few minutes talking about everyday Fall fashion clothing and smooth transition from summer open styles to the colorful options.
Remember Summer!
If you are not ready to say goodbye to your summer attire, yet you are starting to feel the cold breeze in the evening, keep the light summery dresses and layer up with accessories, jackets, and boots. Boots and tights of fall colors will give your summer dress a gorgeous fall look. 
Edgy leather jacket for the night on the town or a blazer for the office or a family party – go in style wherever the road takes you, but don’t forget to complete the look with accessories.
Fall Colors
Bronze, Merlot, and Red never go out of style, and they look amazing with black. Such a sharp color combination is not only timeless, but it is also practical and can be used every autumn.
Think you can’t pull off red? Think again! Deeper shades in colors define anything that needs a boost yet hides imperfections we trying to cover.
Why to Change Colors?
The short answer is – Incorporating color into your ensemble is an excellent way to feel fresh, fashion-forward and fabulous! It might seem easier to stick with the black (I did for years!) for the slimming effects, but does it do the job? The fit of the dress is a lot more important than the color, and the right hues will dramatically improve your mood, the color will give you the confidence.
We have talked about dressing up for different body types here.
Baby Steps to Color
If you are new to color, start small by adding color accessories to your neutral and black shades of clothing.
Go step further – get a dark solid dress, but instead of your favorite black, go for the dark blue or purple. Keep making baby steps toward color every day.
Care to Experiment?
While playing with colors of the season, I went with two fall favorites – orange and red
My Orange
This nature-inspired looked Mix It Up Tunic, Side Detail Ponte Legging, and Large Link Necklace and Hoop Earrings along with a high heel ankle boots.
The tunic is very textural with an uneven edge for flattering the curves and vibrant patterns to help hide the midsection. The Side Detail Ponte Legging gives a slimmer look to legs, brings attention to the faux leather side panels while hiding wider hips. The Necklace is another way to draw the attention away from hips and mid-section, and I think this Silvertone Large Link Necklace does an excellent job doing just that.
My Red
My vibrant red look includes Boiled Wool Jacket, Side Detail Ponte Legging, and Large Link Necklace.
Hooded swing style jacket is a definite head turner with front princess seams, raglan sleeves, and hood with drawstring. Love the way it looks and feels.
Confidently wear red in a tomato-tone skirt suit with a mermaid flare. The added dimension at the hemline adds visual interest to your ensemble, and the vibrant red color will give you a stand-out look. The Side Detail Ponte Legging brings attention to the faux leather side panels and away from the hips. The Silvertone Necklace is an excellent way to complete the look.
I would love to win the By My Side Top! It is in my favorite color and I like the fit!!
I’d choose the Tracy Dress because I like the length and color and think it would be fabulous for Fall!
I like the Spellbound Blouse. My wife would love this as a gift.
I am loving the Warm Me Up Sweater Duster! I like it because it is very slimming, and I really like all the colors!
I like Spellbound Blouse
I like the Hearts of Desire dress.
I would like the Placket Tunic (in Sapphire) because I am sure that the cut would flatter me.
I would like to win the Lightweight Weekend Sweater because it is a lovely rhubarb color!
I really like the twisted goddess top, it looks real comfy.
I would like to win the Divine Diva Suit for my friend Amanda – she would look professional and beautiful.
I love the Purr Fect Print Top because I love the style of a longer back for more coverage. This top also has such a pretty print!
I like the Tracy dress because it looks comfortable and stylish
I love the cut & colors of the Sausalito Dress.
I would get the My Favorite Sweater! It looks very cozy for fall and stylish!
I like the fall skinny jeans love my jeans
I like the Take It To The Limit Tunic because its fitted yet flowy.
Love the Tracy Dress. You can wear it with boots.
I want the Side Drape Asymmetrical Top! It looks so flattering and chic!
You look lovely in red. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity. I invite you to stop by and enter my giveaway too. Hugs!
I would love the Purr Fect Print Top. I think that would be lovely on me.
I love the Spellbound Blouse because of its colors and pattern.
So much to choose from, but I’d probably go with Warm Me Up Sweater Duster. I love the colors and the length.
I want to win the Spellbound Blouse for my GF because she would love it.
I would like to have a Sweep Me Off My Feet top in Merlot. I love the shirred look and how it fits.
I liked everything but the lightweight weekend sweater suited me very well with its style. Love the colors it came in.
I really love the Black Leather Jacket! It would go perfect with a dress or casual with jeans with a white top for Fall!
I love the Lightweight Weekend Sweater in Rhubarb! I think the color would be good with my skin tone, and it looks so cozy!
I like the Spellbound Blouse because I like the way it flows. So cute!
Love the “My Favorite Sweater” because of the colors and simply because I need one
I like the twisted goddess top, so pretty.
I am loving the Tracy Dress, I love the colors they chose and pattern on this dress
The Tracy dress looks stylish but modest and I like that.
Everything is so cute! I love the Warm Me Up Sweater Duster, the fall color skinny jeans in the Pine color, and the My to go sweatshirt! I wish they had more colors on that one! I like to shop by completing an outfit lol
I would love to have the Warm Me Up Sweater Duster
!! Living in CNY falland winter are always iffy, so having acute and comfy plus stylish looking sweater is must have and this sweater would look fabulous with anything!!!
I like the Gold Foil Feather Tee because I think it would look great with jeans and strappy sandals.
Love the fan colorblock dress. Especially the blue. It looks like it would flatter many body shapes
I absolutely love the Darcia Marble Dress! So beautiful!
I am very cold natured and their Warm Me Up Sweater Duster would keep warm while being stylish.
I like the sleek, sexy styling of the Sausalito Dress. It would be perfect for date night with hubby.
I NEED the Tracy Dress. It’s STUNNING and something I wouldn’t usually buy for myself.
I like the Romantic Stripes Duster because I can see myself wearing that A LOT during the fall and winter season. I think it looks fashionable and not just your typical sweater. I am always cold and would love this.
I’d love to win the Fall Color Skinny Jean in either pine or eggplant because they are both beautiful fall colors.
I would love to win the Paisley Border Sheath. I love the fall colors and it would be perfect for work or for when we go out to dinner.
I like tracy dress because of style and fit of the dress
I like the ON My Side Top
I like the Indulgent Ruffles Sweater in Burgundy. It looks fun and flirty.
I like the Darcia Marble Dress. I love the shape and print.
I’d love the Side Drape Asymmetrical Top, I love the way it’s cut and the color is gorgeous!
I like the warm me up sweater duster for warmth and a dash of color
I’d certainly like to have their Peplum Pullover in the Gold color. I love the cut and it would match so many Fall outfits. Thank-you. 🙂
i love the bright pretty colors
I like the Side Drape Asymmetrical Top. I think it would look good on me.
the placket tunic!
I really like the bright Aztec top, such a nice ethnic print and unique design and very colorful!
I really love the colors in the spellbound blouse. Wonderful colors and would be great for the fall and would compliment me!
I’d love to win the Blue-Black Suit as a gift for my girlfriend!
I love the Street Chic Sweater. It’s stylish and looks warm and comfy; perfect for the Fall.
I love the Spot On Dress because I like the pattern
That Warm Me Up Sweater Duster looks amazing! Perfect for fall!
I like the Fall color skinny jeans. They look really comfortable
The Patterned Suite is a beautiful color and the muted leopard print is so cute.
ms saigon top has so many great colors, i love that one
I love the tgif tunic in blue. It would go with so many great outfits.
I love the cut and color of the TGIF Tunic! I’m also very partial to long sweaters to the Warm Me Up Sweater Duster, Street Chic Sweater and My Favorite Sweaters are at the top of my list.
Love the Boiled Wool Jacket. I live in Philly and need something warm for the fall months…and its gorgeous!
Love the Warm Me Up Sweater Duster because I love dusters/cardigans and this one is super cute!!
Quilted leather flap bag is gorgeous!
Diana C
Well, we aren’t going to “win” one item but maybe someday, so I’d choose the Warm Me Up Sweater Duster. The duster is striped so it offers many color options for outfits.
I love the side sweeping blouse …. it is feminine and looks easy to dress up or down. And in the cobalt I would be on-trend for fall!
I love the TGIF Tunic because it looks comfy and casual, perfect for a chilly fall day.
i love the TGIF Tunic because it will go great with leggings!
I like their new TGIF Tunic because it features my favorite color – Cobalt!
I would love to win the Spellbound Blouse, it is very pretty and I would rock it! Thnaks for the chance!
Fall is my favorite season! I can’t wait for it to start! RED is my favorite color too, so Fall and Red would be my perfect combo. I really wish it was fall already. I’m done with this summer heat!!!
I love the Lightweight Weekend Sweater. I have been looking for a light weight conformable sweater and this would be perfect
I love the Darcia Marble Dress because of the stunning colors and style
I just love the control bootleg leggings. They look comfy and so versatile.
I love that jacket!! It can go with so many different outfits!!
Renne Dress is something I would like for my wife. She likes the colors and it is different from other things she has.
I just love the Gold Foil Feather Tee.It looks very comfortable,and i like the unique screen-print design
I like on my side top in black, it looks nice for fall and would match with jeans
I like the Sporty Hooded Jacket. I really like the cut and color. I think it would be so warm and cozy to wear on a cool fall day.
I love Darcia Marble Dress because it has such a unique and beautiful design.
OMGAWSH! So in love with everything, but I really adore the coat you modeled! I would choose that! ttp://www.monroeandmain.com/Clothing/On-Trend/Colors-of-the-Season/Boiled-Wool-Jacket-1.pro?fpi=87653&catCd=WW&prefixCode=WW
The Boiled Wool Jacket looks super cool and outstanding! I really love it 😉
Thank You for sharing these awesome tips
Looking good