5 Trends This Stylish Over-40-Year-Old Will Never Retire
If a trend can be in style forever, is it considered "trend-proof"? If you ask me, the answer is yes, and after chatting with one of my favorite stylish women, Renata Jazdzyk, it's clear that she feels the same way. Renata is over 40, meaning she has lived through a few more trend cycles than yours truly, which is why I so often reach out to her for everything from outfit ideas to trend talk and today, the focus was on trends, and timeless ones at that.
Since I know that Renata is known for being not only on top of trends but ahead of them, I was curious to know which styles over the years have really impacted her wardrobe the most, ultimately leaving her with no choice but to keep them around forever.
If you're looking to build up a timeless wardrobe (no matter what your age), the list of items below will help you achieve just that. Including newer trends like long tailored shorts to good old-fashion denim, follow along as Renata walks us through the list of five trends she will never retire.
1. Shorts
"I cannot imagine the upcoming seasons without tailored shorts. Whether in bright or more neutral colors, they are one of my favorite trends that I will not retire anytime soon!"
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2. Jeans
"I think denim will never go out of style, and I believe that good-quality jeans are worth investing in as they can be paired with anything and everything! For more standout outfits, I often reach for more unique jeans that I can wear with simple blazer or T-shirt."
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3. Jumpsuits
"I don't think I will ever stop wearing jumpsuits, simply because they are comfortable and so easy to wear! My favorites are oversize leather jumpsuits. During the spring/summertime, I look for colorful ones or I choose an option with shorts."
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4. Oversize Blazers
"An oversize blazer is my must-have, so I'm not planning to retire them any time soon! I would even dare to say that I can't imagine my life without them. Whenever I think of getting a new one, I tend to check Acne Studios, as they design oversize blazers perfectly. I honestly believe that oversize blazers go with everything! On days when I feel I have nothing to wear, I go for an oversize blazer and build the rest of my outfit around it."
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5. Color
"Colors will definitely not disappear from my wardrobe any time soon. Colorful outfits and accessories are my go-to and will continue to stay with me. My advice is to go for pencil skirts, tees, shirts, and high-waisted trousers in your favorite colors and in a simple form so you can wear them for many seasons."
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.