I am seriously giddy about spring fashion this year! I’m ready to start showing off some skin! Just kidding. 🙂
So, I’ve been looking at spring trends and I think I’ve come up with Spring 2015’s Most Wearable Trends for us, you know us women over 40. 🙂
Let me say there are some trends that we shouldn’t wear, period. When I see those popping up, I’ll let you know. They are saying culottes are “in style” for spring and I’m not going near them at this point.
Spring 2015’s Most Wearable Trends:
1. Boyfriend jeans– Yep, I know some of you do not like them but they’re back. I think the key is not wearing them too big.
3. Shirtdresses– Love, love this trend. Comfortable dresses with a cute pair of sandals and you’re good to go!
4. Gingham-I’ve mentioned this before but it looks like gingham is going to be stylish for spring and summer and I’m glad.
6. Military greens– This color looks to be in style and the military jacket is going to be a great jacket to have for spring.
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Beauty For the Heart~~I’ve been studying 1 Corinthians 13 this week. I have several of my Mom’s bibles and I use them often.
I noticed she had written this by 1 Corinthians 13:
- Love must be spoken.
- Love must be show
- Love must be grown. We have to tend to it.
- Love is a commitment.
Let’s love well today!
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What a nice website! You did a wonderful job showing some very cute, wearable, ladylike fashion trends for Spring. The boyfriends with the cute top (mind sharing where you picked that up) was very sweet. It’s as if you take some of the rather ugly immodest fashions and tailor them for ladies to wear. Thank you so much! Just lovely.
Thank you so much Joanne!
Blessings,
Cyndi
Fantastic post!!! Love all of the items listed above!!! Thanks for the advice!!
Hi Cyndi, well for those of us here in the southwest, I say jump right in. :). It’s suppose to be in the 80’s this weekend. A bit too early for me but it won’t last long …..praying!
Love your blog and your positivity! Definitely looking forward to spring. Thanks for all you do!
Another Texan here voting that you just go right on ahead with the spring trends. We can start incorporating them now….it will be in the 70s here tomorrow. 🙂
Thank you for sharing some spring trends. It is fun to have some fashion ideas to use when traveling to a warmer climate in the winter. I really enjoy getting a “sneak peek” at the trends for the coming season as it is fun to watch for these trends when shopping and is great when you realize you already own some of them. Also, thank you for sharing encouraging words and scripture. There is always something that really touches my heart.
I just started following you and I love this blog! I feel the fashions are just rright for me. They stretch me a little out of my comfort zone but I have gotten many positive comments since I began dressing a little younger and more stylishly. Your devotions and Christian encouragement give me a boost in my day. Thank you!
Hi Cyndi!! I’m really liking the gingham, especially the shirt featured here. I feel the same way you do about black and white, I like it, I wear it, never a “fail”. I’m right behind you on those culottes. With my 5’2″ frame, the majority of that being my torso, try to get am image of that fashion “NO”!
I’m entertaining other choices, I really haven’t thought about Spring very much yet, guess I better get started! Be Blessed!
I love cute little sneakers. Like the ones you are showing…will have to go shopping for some. Culottes are not going to be in my closet…they were too many years ago and not coming back for me. I do love the boyfriend jeans and just bought a pair from INC (Macy’s). I like them not too baggy. I do not look good in yellow and yet, I love yellow…maybe some crop pants in yellow…away from my face will work. Talbots has lots of cute spring clothes this year. Thanks for the preview of clothes….would love to see more in March.
I’m kind of excited about the sneaker, maybe I should say open to them lol. I also can’t wait for your input on shorts. The past two summers I have not been able to find shorts that aren’t too short or too long. LOVE the possibility of a shirt dress! This is so much fun now that I found your blog, thank you!
March. I noticed some stores I visited today had lots of yellow in a spring display already.
March would be a good time for the spring fashions! Can’t wait for warmer weather! Really love your blog. Found you on Pinterest while looking for age appropriate outfits. I’m in my mid 40’s but have a hard time putting cute casual outfits together as I wear scrubs to work during the week. Absolutely love getting your emails daily and have actually duplicated best I could several outfits! Thanks so much!!
I so look forward to your blog everyday. I love the great outfits! I vote for a March spring outfit month. I also have a hard time with this time of year. I also love your daily bible verses. I’m so glad I found your blog. It’s great to have ideas for mature women who want to stay up to date with fashion.
Cyndi
I am expecting my very first Stitch Fix box next week. I’m so excited! Thanks for your wonderful blog, you are precious!
I’m excited for spring now! Thanks for the heads up on the trends and I would love to see you feature spring clothing in march too. Also, like other ladies mentioned, I’d also love your thoughts on budgeting…for our outer selves
March sounds great to me! I am so ready for warm weather 🙂 Thankful for sunshine, but it is chilly. Love gingham and will be looking for a button up. Can’t wait to see you style boyfriend jeans again…need ideas wear to shop for them. Thank you for sharing your Mom’s “love notes” It shows that you are so much like her! Have fun in Nashville…one of my favorite places to visit 🙂
Hi Cyndi,
I have been following your blog for about two months and look forward everyday to see what you’re wearing! I am a ‘young’ 58, and don’t want to look frumpy, nor do I want to look as though I’m trying to compete with 30 year olds – I’m not! Just looking for pieces to put together for casual and work! I really like your style. You’ve given us tons of great ideas! Like the Christian slant on things, too. I found you on Pinterest and quickly subscribed to your blog. Thank you!
That’s what is so great about Cyndi’s blog… it reaches many age ranges if not for the identical outfit, some variation, not to mention all the Beauty from the Heart nuggets. Love reading this every day!
I just love your blog. I participated in the Build Your Basics Challenge and it was life changing. March would be great. I live in Texas, so need spring clothes early!
I vote for March. I like the boyfriend jean in white but since I wear skinny jeans I have tunic blouses. Not sure that goes well with looser bottoms. I bought some black sneakers last summer for foot pain so open to styling those. Love my military jackets and olive green. Not so much into the gingham or yellow but happy for others who wear them well. Thanks for this post and looking forward to what you will be sharing.
I bought a pair of the iconic converse last year. My daughter got married and we all wore them. She and her three young girls had white high tops with with satin ribbons. So cute! I must admit to only wearing them once since as I don’t find they have enough cushion for me. I might try the Sperry ones mentioned above. They look comfy and would be great on the boat.
I wear capris and would like to see you style a couple of pairs for casual and a bit dressier, please.
I pick March for spring fashion. We already have buds on the trees and the hellebores are in bloom. Bring it on!
I am so glad that you are talking about Spring trends. I have been looking for some ideas, but haven’t found much out there about Spring yet. I did notice the gingham trend from photos I have seen from fashion week. I have seen Talbots spring catalog and they are using corals and pinks, which is a color palette that I think will be popular as well.
Keep those posts coming. And, since you asked, I would prefer a month of spring fashion in March!
I struggle with spring wardrobe too. I always have a couple of extra unwanted pounds from my winter hibernation and I’m extra pale (although I’m planning on treating myself to a couple of spray tans this spring). I love your boyfriend jeans, they fit just right-not to sloppy or big. I’d prefer seeing a month of spring fashion trends in March…I’m a Pennsylvania girl and spring can’t come soon enough as far as I’m concerned:)
Love your Spring finds….especially the gingham!! I have a top like the one you pictured waiting in the wings for warmer weather!! I am also in Minnesota and it’s abit on the chilly side today! We’ve had an unusual January (warm and no snow) so I’m alittle worried about what February and March could bring! I’d love to see your new style ideas for Spring in March! I, too, am not fond of the sneaker look….except my New Balance tennis shoes for working out!
Have a wonderful time in Nashville with your sister! Jealous!! I’ve always wanted to visit North Carolina!
Brenda in the Frozen Tundra of Minnesota
March would be a great time to show spring fashion ideas!
It will be 76 today here in central California (wish we could get you snow-covered gals’ snow out here, our drought is awful, quite serious) so I vote for March or as soon as possible to kickoff your Spring fashions. Excited with your featured trends – boyfriends back, sneakers (just bought some leopard print ones), gingham, yellow is my favorite color and I can always put black and white to good use. On the budget idea agenda and with your styling expertise, maybe do a Walmart or Kmart or thrift shop outfit on $40-$50, or less. Said it before and I’ll keep saying it “I LOVE YOUR BLOG”!
Ha! Believe it or not, but Sam’s (yes, the warehouse store) had pastel gingham button-downs last Spring. I bought 3! One for me, one for my daughter, and one for my D-I-L. All different colors. I had them monogrammed and gave them as a little Easter present. Neiman’s has one on clearance now. It’s a gingham fishing shirt—a little pricey, but monogramming is included. FINALLY! I bought a pair of this type of sneaker at the end of the summer, different brand. Whoever shared the Sperry link, so cute!!
Is anyone else afraid to share this blog with too many people because then they’ll know where you get your ideas? LOL
Praying for travel mercies, Cyndi! Have a blessed time in Nashville. XOXO
Brandye….Too funny! Shame on me but I thought the same thing about sharing Cindi’s blog! I have to say that I have shared it with my close friends so I’m not so naughty after all!! 🙂
Looking forward to your sneaker looks. Foot surgery a few years ago makes it almost impossible to wear anything but sneakers and flip flops. You are my first stop in the a.m. Love your style and spirit.
I vote March too! Although I live in Utah it already feels like spring outside! I am anxious! And Boyfriend jeans are my favorite but I’m usually able to size down so they are not too baggy and sloppy looking – Thanks for your inspirational thoughts Cyndi!
March (and spring???) is “next month” already!! Start in March.
I keep seeing that cheery yellow, too and would love to wear it – maybe for Easter? (maybe just a scarf?)
Sadly, March is still winter here in Minnesota (statistically our snowiest month). But I’m certainly ready to think spring by then!
I am up for spring fashions anytime! I am also looking for “age appropriate” shorts. The only shorts I own are for exercise. I am always the girl in the skirt or jeans at the BBQ. I have a “sturdy base” and not a clue about how to wear shorts in my 40’s. Help!!!!
Same here! I do capris in lieu of shorts.
I’d love to see spring fashions in March. I’m anxious to see how you coordinate with the sneakers! I’m not a sneaker person either, but they can be cute and youthful. Have fun in Nashville! Love your inspiring blog, fashion and spiritual.
March for sure!
March definitely – I’m ready for Spring clothes this year. Thank you so much for sharing your mother’s notes. It reminds me that we are all heirs to the witness of those in faith who have gone before us.
Thank you Mimi – what a beautiful thought!
Blessings,
Cyndi
I am loving the sneaker tread and thinking about these Sperry’s http://www.sperrytopsider.com/en/seacoast-canvas-sneaker/12458W.html?dwvar_12458W_color=STS90549#start=1 but not sure if these are more for the under 40 crowd?
LOVE THEM! Perfect for spring!
Blessings,
Cyndi
I vote for March so I can have my spring wardrobe ready if possible. Can’t wait to see how you style the sneakers.
March for sure! My husband and I both retired last year (59) so we re on a budget to some degree. Could you keep us buget conscious people in mind when you’re putting together outfits. I appreciate you so much and always look forward to seeing you each day
Thanks for the feedback and will do!
Blessings,
Cyndi
The first day of Spring is March 20th!!! So, I would really enjoy seeing a month of Spring fashion in March. Sneakers are the one thing I won’t be wearing. They look horrible on my feet, ha! However, I do love shirt dresses and gingham. I saw a cute gingham collared shirt in Target this week. I’m looking forward to seeing your Spring styles. Have fun in Nasville with your sister!!
I love the sneakers! I’m not quite 40 yet so maybe that’s why! 😉
I agree with you Cyndi on the culottes. I’m 5’3″ and certain they would NOT be flattering on me! I think my legs would be swallowed by drapes!
Looking forward to your spring fashion month….get us excited and eager for spring and do it in March.
Jennifer, Enjoy those 30’s they go by quick!
Blessings,
Cyndi
Gingham….oh how happy I am I finally bought into this one! I’m so on the search for a purple gingham to wear for baseball games. And I finally gave in last fall and purchased some converse and I absolutely LOVE wearing them with my boyfriend jeans.
I vote for spring fashion in March. 🙂
I will definitely do the gingham, bright yellow, boyfriend jeans, and sneaker trends this spring. I love the way The Pleated Poppy styles her chuck taylor converse shoes. She makes wearing sneakers look awesome. I hope to purchase a pair of white converse this year. I wear Nike, Saucony, Addidas daily for workouts, so I’ll try the non-workout footwear versions for fashion.
Have a great day! Thanks for sharing.
It’s funny how many of us said we’re not sneakers people….yet I see so many around. Well, I’m not either but I do have a pair of bucketfeet I won which are artist designed ones….and they have clearance on some!!! Have fun in Nashville—shopping? Jodie
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Hi,
I am new to your blog, but was wondering if you have ever posted about how much you budget for your seasonal wardrobes? Maybe that might be too hard with everyone having different incomes and expenses, so maybe an idea or rough estimate on how many outfits, pieces, shoes, etc. you aim for per season? For people who are more in a rut, it might benefit to know what to aim for as to not keep wearing same outfits over and over. Plus, from a Christian standpoint (again knowing this will be different for different people) but what seems reasonable in respect to an amount? I know these may be difficult questions, but I think even if you can kind if touch on them it would benefit us all.
Thanks!
I think that would be a great topic for Cyndi to share with us, clothing budgets! I always love this blog both for the fashions and for the Beauty for the Heart! March would be great so we have time to get some new items for when spring actually arrives. Keep up the great work!
I would also be interested in this topic balancing the financial side of clothing purchases and treating ourselves with not being selfish
Thanks so much for sharing Sue! Budgets are asked for a lot.
Blessings,
Cyndi
Jordana, Recently a lot of readers have asked about a budget for clothing — I will work on getting that out!
Blessings,
Cyndi
Awesome! Thanks!
I think you are 100% on track with your Spring posts today. Loved every look and comment! I will have to be selective about the tennis shoe look as size 8 1/2 tennis shoes are challenge to look femine and cute unless exercising. Love is a wonderful feeling to share!
Be sure and post/ tag a photo of what sneakers you end up finding for all of us to see!
Blessings,
Cyndi
You are so right about spring being tricky. There are some nice styles here to look forward to. I would like to see “a month of Spring fashion” in March. It would help me get ready for when spring hits us full force in the middle of April. It’s hard to think about spring right now though, with a foot and a half of snow on the ground and another storm expected this weekend. Thanks for being so committed to your blog. I look forward to it everyday, especially your “beauty for the heart”.
I love, love your mom’s expression of love!! Thank you for always sharing what is in your heart and a scripture!! Ok, to fashion, I live here in Texas and would love to see your spring fashions in March and April. It is 50 degrees now and going to warm into the 70’s this weekend! 🙂 Have fun in Nashville!! Blessings!
I vote for spring fashions in March. It gets us in the mood to prepare for spring. By now I’m sick of winter and certainly don’t want to shop anymore for winter.
Jan,
I think we are all a little sick of winter… soon the summer will come!
Blessings,
Cyndi
Isn’t it special to ‘hear’ your Mother’s thoughts, hold and read her bibles? Btw, you look so much like her in the picture from Sunday’s post! Such pretty ladies. We are all ready for spring, so getting your inspiring ideas in March helps us plan ahead and be ready!
Have a nice time with your sister, good memories for you both.
Writing your mom’s words of wisdom in my journal today, Cyndi. The Lord has been teaching me about loving others–REALLY loving others…not just saying I do. Thanks so much for sharing this.
The sneakers are everywhere here in OKC and we’ve had some crazy warm weather already so I did purchase a pr of the slip on leather kind that have a small platform type sole. I’m 57 and not one to wear tennis shoes but these work with leggins and a longer top especially when it’s too warm for boots in the spring. You are right about that bright yellow Cyndi. Loft gals said it’s going to be in their stores soon.
I love it all! However, I am sitting here in Connecticut looking at the snow falling. My back deck has about 15 inches piled up, so it is hard for me to picture cute shorts and capris! Grrrr! I need you to remind me that Spring is coming!! 🙂
Ohhhh spring is coming! All that snow will melt soon enough!
Blessings,
Cyndi
Thanks for the spring fashion update and what to look for as I add to my wardrobe.
I love that your mom’s words (written in her Bible) are being shared. A wonderful legacy!
Have a great day and come on spring!
Heather in Ontario (ready to thaw out!)
i love the “husband” jeans and I just bought some at Old Navy on clearance for $8. I’m 51 and I had my 17 year old daughter with me so I asked her … Yes or no and she said she loved them on me! Also, just bought a pair of slip on Keds and have gotten HUGE compliments! I can’t wait to buy most of these trends but I especially love the gingham shirt! I am a mom of 4 kids….27, 25, 21 and 17 and they love that I keep up with the fashion trends! I also work at a high school and the parents and kids are super sweet to say that I am “trendy”. I say your only old as you think you are! Go for it Cyndi! Would love to see your spring styling in March! Have fun with your sister!
I love your attitude Sherry! 🙂 I totally agree with you.
Me too! And I’m even older!!!
Hi Cyndi! I’m looking forward to seeing your spring fashions. We moved from Texas to Minnesota three months ago! Crazy! I will probably need ideas to make it spring in my heart when it doesn’t feel like it outside ha ha! I’ve seen cute sneakers with ankle pants and short-sleeved stylish little sweatshirts… I think it’s cute and sorta “Brady Bunch!” But, I’m not sure that look would be good on a 40 something. Anxious to see what you do with them! Blessings Krista
Bring on the spring in March–can’t wait!! The temperatures may not be spring here in Canada by then, but it will be spring in our hearts!!
Good morning, I’m looking forward to Spring also, I would like to see your Spring Fashions in March, and looking forard to it I might add! I have Noticed a lot of the shops are already getting their spring and summer clothes in, have a great time in Nashville, I will definitely be following on Instagram, have a blessed day
Sneakers? Ugh! I wear sneakers for two things exercise and yard work. LOL There are too many “cute” shoes in the world to wear than sneakers. Think I will continue to skip this one.
I love keds or vans canvas sneakers in colors. Wear with no socks…sprinkle baby powder in them to help keep feet dry! ;-0 Would love to see spring fashion ideas in March, that is usually when I am shopping for clothes and crying for Spring. (live in Wisconsin!) Have a happy day!
Im not a sneaker person either unless Im working out… in those big clunky running shoes… I have been wanting a pair of low chuck taylors for years and havent made the jump.. this spring I just might have to do it 🙂 I pair of Pink, Green or Yellow maybe?