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Power Dressing with ‘Style Not Age’

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Monday, 25 September 2023 / Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty

Power Dressing with ‘Style Not Age’

Power Dressing is this month’s theme in ‘Style Not Age’.

WHAT IS POWER DRESSING?

Initially, when power dressing was a new trend, back in the ’80s, women wore suits to make an impression in the workplace. They dressed more like men to show they were every bit as capable of climbing the corporate ladder.  But power dressing has evolved.

Nowadays, women want to feel confident AND comfortable. Clothes maketh the man (and woman). So the right clothes make us feel invincible, ready to take on the world.

MY TAKE ON POWER DRESSING

power dressing

I decided to go with a suit, albeit one that is unstructured.  There are small shoulder pads to give it shape. Remember the big shoulders from the ’80s which I loved at the time. Get rid of the heels and wear with runners for a different vibe.

Borrowed from Studio 124, a local boutique, it costs just €145. I shopped my wardrobe for the simple white shirt (worn untucked)  from M&S. To give some added punch, I added red shoes and my recently (gifted) red phone bag from Bags by Landa. You might also notice my red lippy. I used the colour red to say ‘do not mess with me, I mean business’. Red is associated with power and danger as well as passion and love.

I enjoyed my power posing. So with phone in hand and my larger bag (very old) I step out to take on the world, with a smile!

 

power dressing

MY ‘STYLE NOT AGE’ FRIENDS

GAIL

Gail  took the lead from Vogue who seems to define power dressing these days with bright colours and unstructured tailoring. She does not look too happy with whoever is on the other end of that phone. Again, she is focusing on the power of red and strong colours. You can find Gail on IS THIS MUTTON and see what it is all about!

IS THIS MUTTON

ANNA

Strong colours are to the fore in Anna’s outfit too. What a fabulous combination! Anna’s shorts suit was new in June from Primark – the fabric is a boucle knit/tweed-effect and both jacket and shorts are lined. Doesn’t she wear it well? As always, Anna includes charity shop finds. You can find her at ANNA’S ISLAND STYLE.

annas island style

EMMA

And Emma goes for the power of purple. Both trousers and blazer are from Zara and they definitely make an impact. I think Emma is ready to take on the board! Check her out at STYLE SPLASH.

The Style Splash

JACQUI

Jacqui, also, goes down the suit road, looking highly corporate in her outfit. Her suit is from H&M and she pairs it with a black blouse and black accessories. Power dressing indeed. Pop on over to MUMMABSTYLISH to find out more.

Power dressing MummaBstylish

I had fun power dressing. I hope you enjoyed our interpretations.

Thanks as always for reading and remember you can also follow me on Instagram and FB.

Hilda x

Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion over 50, isthismutton, mummabstylish, Power Dressing, Studio 124, style not age, stylesplash, suits

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12 Comments to “ Power Dressing with ‘Style Not Age’”

  1. Gail says :Reply
    September 25, 2023 at 8:52 am

    You look mega powerful and chic Hilda! A red lip is a Must for this sort of look x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 26, 2023 at 9:16 am

      Amazing how powerful I felt….

  2. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    September 25, 2023 at 9:05 pm

    You look great! I do love the shoes with it – you certainly look like an executive! Have a super week friend. Jacqui x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 26, 2023 at 9:15 am

      I had such fun… love the posing

  3. Your True Self says :Reply
    September 27, 2023 at 1:47 am

    Hi, Hilda – You look totally competent and beautiful! Well done 🙂 – Angie, http://www.yourtrueselfblog.com

  4. mireille says :Reply
    September 27, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    I love what everyone came up with. I really like your blazer paired with the slim pants. Very classy and put together while still being fun.
    http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

  5. Shauna says :Reply
    September 28, 2023 at 2:29 am

    Beautiful! Love the pops of red!

    Shauna

    http://www.lipglossandlace.net

  6. Candi Randolph says :Reply
    September 29, 2023 at 5:09 pm

    I love your look with the unstructured suit and red accents. You look amazing!

  7. Joanne says :Reply
    September 30, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    I love all these looks! I can remember wearing a lot of jumpsuits and 2 piece suits (with vest and pants) in the 90’s and yes so many of them had large shoulder pads.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      September 30, 2023 at 6:43 pm

      Thank you Joanne. Love that the suit is back…

  8. Emma Peach says :Reply
    September 30, 2023 at 11:53 pm

    I love this suit with the long white shirt and red accessories! You look so classy and elegant.

    Emma xxx
    http://www.style-splash.com

  9. Anna Parkes says :Reply
    October 6, 2023 at 3:46 am

    As I’ve already said Hilda, I’m more that a tad envious of your endless stream of outfits from your local boutiques – what a perfect set up! This suit is bang on trend and perfect for your modern take on Power Dressing. Fab-u-lous darling!

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