Cool and Chic

leather jacket over 50

You had to see this one coming, right?

How could I possibly not match the shoulder-duster statement earrings, my old leather jacket and the ‘dress-of-the-moment’?

Come on, this is a match made in sartorial heaven! This looks seriously cool, even if I say so myself.

And more importantly, this is what I want to look like, at this stage of my life. Yes, this outfit epitomizes everything I want from my clothes now, and how I would like my style to evolve in the future.

Because personal style is not static but evolves over time. It is influenced by trends and fashions, for sure, but even more by how you evolve and grow as a person. It reflects not only your changing body but also your changing values, priorities, and aesthetic preferences.

And in my case my style seems to have come full circle, in a way. I’m back where I was as a teenager, only more sophisticated and chic. Yes, once a rock chick, always a rock chick…

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And where did I wear this cool combo? Yes, you guessed it; another summer restaurant

Klippan

….with fabulous views of the city skyline.

Helsinki

Outfit details:
dress: Noom / leather jacket: Karen Millen (old) / clutch bag: Minna Parikka (old)
sunglasses: Marc Jacobs / shoes: Clarks / earrings:Viktoria Boldt
location: Restaurant Saaristo

How has your style evolved over the years?

Tiina

Linking up with:

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16 Comments

  1. Shybiker
    28 August 2017 / 1:24 am

    To thine own self be true. Be authentically you — and that's a rock chick.

    • Tiina L
      29 August 2017 / 7:14 am

      Yes, every once in a while Shakespeare got it right…

  2. Jill James
    29 August 2017 / 7:32 am

    Yes, you do look seriously cool in your maxi, leather jacket and earrings. I truly believe it takes time to find your own style and that is why confident older women always look so darn good.

    • Tiina L
      30 August 2017 / 11:50 am

      Thanks, Jill. That's true, it does take time, and our preferences change, too.

  3. Samantha Blair
    29 August 2017 / 2:11 pm

    Thank you SO much for sharing this fab outfit at #fakeituntilyoumakeit.That bag is FABULOUS!!!Love.XXXSamanthaFake Fabulous | Fake it until you make it! Style Tips & Fun with Fashion, over 40

    • Tiina L
      30 August 2017 / 11:51 am

      Thank you, Samantha.

  4. No Fear of Fashion
    29 August 2017 / 7:18 pm

    Big big cheers from me. If this is your style I applaud you. Fantastic. The dress, the earrings, the jacket, the bag (oh yes the bag) and also everything put together. Woohooo. Very cool.Greetje

    • Tiina L
      30 August 2017 / 11:52 am

      Thanks, Greetje.

  5. mummabstylish
    31 August 2017 / 4:41 pm

    I not only love the style of this dress, but adore the colour. And a leather jacket is on the top of my wish list – love yours Tiina. x Jacquiwww.mummabstylish.com

    • Tiina L
      31 August 2017 / 6:18 pm

      Thank you, Jacqui.

  6. Nicole Mölders
    1 September 2017 / 4:51 am

    Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. This maxi dress is great with the motorcycle jacket. You look stunning!

    • Tiina L
      1 September 2017 / 12:13 pm

      Thank you, Nicole!

  7. Shelbee On The Edge
    3 September 2017 / 11:35 am

    Tiina, this is fabulous! And fabulously you. Absolutely perfect and totally cool and chic. Well done, my friend, well done! Thanks for sharing at my #SpreadTheKindness Link Up!Shelbeewww.shelbeeontheedge.com

    • Tiina L
      7 September 2017 / 3:00 pm

      Thank you!

  8. Emma Peach
    5 September 2017 / 4:59 pm

    I love the leather jacket paired with the long floral dress, and those earrings are fabulous! I've yet to wear my leather jacket with a maxi dress – with the cooler weather on the way now's the time to try it! Thanks for linking up and I hope you're feeling better.Emma xxxwww.style-splash.com

    • Tiina L
      7 September 2017 / 3:02 pm

      Thanks, Emma. A leather jacket with a maxi is one of my favourite looks at the moment, and perfect for early autumn.

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