Signature Style Over 50 and Color

ByPamela Lutrell Hours Categories Fashion
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“When you have a signature style, you show the “who” of who you are; and when that happens, you express your inner beauty. Your signature style is your first expression of who you are to those your meet.” – Cynthia Lee Miller

Last week, we re-visited my Foundational Five styling adjectives.  I believe that system has aided me greatly in discovering a signature style.  Also, reading the advice of women who’s advice resonated with me…like Cynthia Lee Miller.  She writes in a old essay, ” It (signature style) is about blending your personal energies,personal intention and who you are. When you think signature style, think color, design, look, intent!”

I believe this outfit depicts my signature style…it meets my adjectives I want to communicate: savvy, creative, approachable, youthful and strong. The adjecives show my “intent” with my messaging.  Though I wear many neutral outfits, I also love color and the message of creativity which comes with color.  I live in a very colorful community…San Antonio.Miller writes, ” Color is the first thing you see and the last thing you forget. It surrounds us in nature, is the creative force in art and is ever present in fashion. Color enriches our lives.”

This is also another look with pieces I have owned for a long time….

Jacket is from Macys…an after Christmas sale long ago

Purple knit tunic top is Eileen Fisher from a Dillards sale a few years ago

Scarf was a sale purchase in a boutique in the Houston airport

Denim Metro Leggings are from Soft Surroundings  ( know I wear them alot!)

Bracelets were on a sale rack at Dillards last year

The scarf really made the look because it has all the colors in it from the top, denim, and blues in the bracelets.  It is a touch of pattern mixing…same colors repeated.  I meant to take the jacket off at work, but liked the look so much, I left it on all day. This is how my adjectives and advice from others wor together for my signature style.

Has anyone else thought about your adjectives and what you want to communicate with your clothing?  Here are some pieces below to help you out!

KEEP SMILING, EVERYONE!

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20 Comments

  1. The scarf is beautiful and adds a touch of fun and creativity. I think you are approachable because of your smile. Today is the day I decide my outfits for b the work week, and my adjectives will inform my decisions!

  2. Thank you, Karen! Smiles help all of us to be approachable. Have fun picking out the week’s workwear.

  5. What size soft surroundings metro leggings to you normally wear. Do you find they fit trie to size. I love your blog

  6. Hi Esther…I wear a Misses XL Mine are a couple of years old and do fit true to size. Thank you for the kind words!!

  9. I love the accessories for this outfit. Those are great adjectives to describe your style. I have found that the adjectives I want to use has changed a little as I have gotten older.

  12. Mine have been changing as well, Michele. I believe that is natural for different stages of life. Thanks so much!

  13. What a beautiful mix of colors and textures. You’ve nailed it here, Pam, and you look great! I like that you are making use of older pieces, too. Once again, you’ve given me lots of inspiration.

  15. That scarf is so pretty against your face and looks great with the jacket.You have definitely achieved your signature style look.Love it!

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