Discovering amazing new over 40 fashion bloggers is one of my favourite things ever about blogging – it totally makes my day to find someone I’ve not seen before whose style I find inspiring.
Since my last round up of 40+ fashion bloggers I wrote more than a year ago (where does time go?) I’ve been making a note of all the other fashionistas I wanted to feature in a “part two” of the same post.
There are so many more I could have included, so this won’t be the last feature post about older bloggers – expect a part three, and maybe even a part four in time…!
These women all show that style has nothing to do with age appropriateness – so many of them put together outfits that would suit girls 20, 30 or even 40 years younger than themselves, and they look nothing short of fabulous in their choices. They’re proof that style is ageless, that we don’t have to stop dressing up or having fun with clothes when we reach 40.
You’ll find nearly every type of style included here: Classic, minimalist, creative, preppy, eclectic, romantic, bohemian… The list goes on. Women of any age can take inspiration from these bloggers. Yes, they are all over 40 (some a lot older than that), but their different styles are undoubtedly timeless – and ageless.
So no matter what your age, grab yourself a cuppa and enjoy perusing the blogs of these lovely ladies – you won’t be disappointed!
HAVE YOU FOUND ANY NEW-TO-YOU BLOGGERS THAT YOU’RE NOW TOTALLY OBSESSING OVER? (I HOPE YOU HAVE!) TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS!
Image credit above: Cocoolook | Top image, L-R: Fake Fabulous | Fashion on the 4th Floor | The LIFB Issue
1. Kirsten – The LIFB Issue
Kirsten is my absolute style guru – she’s so creative, so colourful, so fun with all her looks that she makes me feel quite unimaginative by comparison. She’s German, but the UK is about to steal her for a while: She’s in the process of moving over here to an area near Liverpool where she will stand out for all the right reasons. All that bold pattern and colour – I die…!
Follow Kirsten on Instagram: @kirsten_wick
2. Diane – Fashion on the 4th Floor
Diane is quite a new blogger – she started just last year – but she’s already proved she’s a serious fashionista with some of the most gorgeous outfits I’ve ever seen. All long limbs and fabulous hair, she’s sometimes a little sports-luxe, sometimes a little grown-up chic, but she’s always spot-on with dressing her proportions right and looking like she’s been a professional stylist for years.
Follow Diane on Instagram: @fashiononthe4thfloor
3. Cla – Glam Up Your Lifestyle
Cla’s style is quite pared-back, but she always dresses with a lot of creativity and clean lines at the same time. I love her accessorising – she’s never without an oversized bag – and she’s fabulous in jeans or leather trousers which she can totally pull off. She’s a great example of clean European chic at its very best.
Follow Cla on Instagram: @glamupyourlifestyle
4. Samantha – Fake Fabulous
Where do I start with the fabulous Samantha – her creativity knows no bounds! She breaks every style rule there is (quite right, too) and surprises me with each and every new outfit, making them look fun and stylish and so her. As a Scot she dresses for cold weather most of the year, and that’s probably contributed to her mastery of layering. Her writing is also fantastic – she muses on fashion and style with nearly every post, her blog is well worth a thorough read.
Follow Samantha on Instagram: @fakefabulous
5. Ann – Kremb de la Kremb
One of my long-term blogging buddies, Ann is an American living in Hong Kong whose inspiration seems to come from anywhere and everywhere. Not afraid to wear daring and unexpected combinations, she’ll rock a midi skirt with sneakers one day then throw on leather trousers with heels the next. Oh, and you’ll not find someone with a more gorgeous smile or more enthusiasm for blogging than Ann – make friends with this lovely lady and you’ve a friend for life.
Follow Ann on Instagram: @krembdelakremb
6. Michelle – Michelle Tyler
Previously RetroChicMama, Michelle’s style does exactly what it (used to) say on the tin: Grown-up clothes for a stylish mum with a touch of retro thrown in. Taking just the key elements of retro style (flares, tailoring, muted colours), she puts them all together in such a way that looks city-chic and very European. She’s Australian but her experiences of living and travelling for many years in Europe have clearly rubbed off on her – her style is like a perfect melting pot of British, French and Italian with just a smidgen of laid-back Australian flair.
Follow Michelle on Instagram: @mt.sustainability
7. Amanda – The Online Stylist
Amanda is a queen of minimalism and chic neutrals. Having met and worked with her on a campaign that involved shopping for our favourite pieces at Marks & Spencer, I know for a fact that she favours monochrome, denim and cashmere on a big scale. The way she puts them together is never boring, however – she always chooses quality pieces that have interesting details and a lot of texture. Like her Instagram feed, and despite being British, she perfectly sums up Scandi-cool – so different to my own all-over-the-place style, but I love her and admire her all the more for it.
Follow Amanda on Instagram: @onlinestylist
8. Beth – Style at a Certain Age
Beth is effortlessly stylish. She has that same air of grace and elegance that ex-models have, with the bone structure and beautiful silver hair to match. Her wardrobe reflects both the San Francisco weather and her sense of fun, all with a gorgeous dollop of preppy style thrown in. She’s the perfect example of how age doesn’t stop you being stylish or picking the on-trend pieces that work with your already-defined style.
Follow Beth on Instagram: @styleatacertainage
9. Jess – Elegantly Dressed & Stylish
Jess couldn’t have picked a more apt name for her blog – she truly is elegantly dressed with a very distinctive romantic style. Lace, gorgeous knits and tweeds feature heavily in her outfits and she’s a fan of retro styles, especially the 1920s. With her beautiful red hair, green understandably looks incredible on her, yet she also looks stunning in blush pink and every autumnal colour going.
Follow Jess on Instagram: @elegantlydressedandstylish
10. Dorrie – Senior Style Bible
If you’ve not come across Dorrie before, you will probably need to sit down when I tell you how old she is: I’m not kidding when I say she is 81. Yes, you read that right – EIGHTY ONE. I would say she is one of the most stylish octogenarians out there, but that would do her a disservice: She’s one of the most stylish bloggers out there – full stop. Age has nothing to do with Dorrie’s style – she wears what she wants, what suits her and boy, does she wear some incredibly creative outfits. One of my absolute faves who always makes me gasp when I see a new look from her. Off-the-scale inspirational.
Follow Dorrie on Instagram: @SeniorStyleBible
11. Debbie – Fashion Fairy Dust
Debbie’s style is probably closest to my own: Creative, but also quite eclectic. She favours pattern-mixing, tomboy-style (she rocks a boyfriend jean), a little bohemian-chic – and puts them altogether in a very inspiring way that’s also very pinnable. You can’t fail to notice her stunning gold and copper ombre hair: It’s a work of art. Again, it’s refreshing to find a blogger who breaks all the style rules and really does her own thing so wonderfully.
Follow Debbie on Instagram: @fashionfairydust
12. Carmen – Cocoolook
Last but not least – the enigmatic Carmen. Another blogger whose age you won’t believe (not just over 40 but over 50 – how?!) – she looks like the fashion editor of a European fashion magazine (not surprising considering she’s Spanish). Her creativity and love of beautiful prints, textures and colour is very, very Euro-chic, and I’ve yet to see an outfit from her that makes me think it’s just “okay” – we’re talking implausibly stylish every. Single. Time.
Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmen_gimeno
Number 11. Debbie looks great…!!!
I am so amazed to see this stunning collection Catherine, It’s like a bunch of altogether at one place. Especially my favorite one is “Cla – Glam Up Your Lifestyle.” So unique and Glammed up so beautifully on aged women too.
Thanks for sharing this post.
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Thanks Catty – so glad you liked the round up (lots more where that one came from)! x
There are so many ladies I already love here, Catherine, but thank you for introducing me to Amanda. Such a sleek vibe. Brings to mind many of the great Japanese design gurus xoxo
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Thanks Sarah! x
They're proof that style is ageless, that we don't have to stop dressing up or having fun with clothes when we reach 40.
This is a great post! I already follow most of these lovely bloggers but I found a couple I didn't know about! Peace! Cheryl
Aww I've done that to a few people – so sorry sweetie, hehe!!! :))
Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous list, I'm following all now! x x #brilliantblogposts
Mim I'm so glad – these ladies are amaaaaaazing!! thank you sweetie x
I know most of them. And I love them. But ohhh I have so little time and such a demanding job.. I wish I could make time.
Great list Catherine.
Greetje
Haha it's the same problem for so many f us, Greetje!! But you sure do a fine job of visiting my blog a lot AND leaving comments, and I'm pretty sure you do that for so many other bloggers as well! you're a star yourself!! x
Great article!
What an inspiration for me a new 40+ blogger
All the best
Steffi
Welcome to the community, Steffi…!! Glad you liked the post, thank you!
This is a great list; half of these bloggers I knew about, but the other half I've not seen before. Thanks for digging up the best of the 40+ bloggers. I can't wait to go snoop on a few of these websites right now! I agree with the other commenters; the warm community that you create amongst our "tribe" is fabulous. xx
Thanks so much Lisa – it's so great to read a ton of warm, positive comments on any post, to read them on a post of mine is even better!!! But really it's these ladies who deserve all the credit – without them there wouldn't be much of a post…!! thank you my darling x
I've already gushed my many thank you's across other social media, but I'm going to say it again…Thank you so very much for including me on a list with so many other stylish and beautiful women!! This truly made my day; my whole weekend actually. Who am I kidding? I'm still giddy about it! And thank you too for working so hard to grow the entire blogging community, but in particular the 40+ community. You're the best!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
Aww Debbie that's so lovely of you, I'm really pleased you like the feature!! And for those kind words too, they mean a lot. Looooads of love to you xx
OMG their style is awesome. I would totally wear all of these looks and I am twenty.
PS wish to look and be that stylish when I am 81.
http://dressmecasual.blogspot.com.eg/
Oh Esraa that's great to hear that from a 20 year old!! I agree with you about Dorrie, how cool would it be to be that stylish at 81…?!!!!!!
Lovely. With age comes experience and deep-knowledge. I am in the process of getting my blog together, I am over 40 as well. Any tips please? I am totally overwhelmed and do not know where to start. I do know I have a lot to share. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks PM, it's great to hear you want to set up a blog! There is so much to say on the subject, but here is my best tip. Take your time to come up with a name for your blog that you absolutely love, not like. It can be changed further down the line, but it's a lot of trouble to go. A made-up word or phrase that's unique to you will be the best type to choose. And secondly, make sure it's a name that's available across all social media platforms and URLs (use http://www.namecheckr.com to check) – even if you don't want to tweet or use Facebook now you don't want someone else to be mixed up with you.
For anything that need to know specifically, it's always best to Google it and you will get a TON of posts come up on the very subject you've searched for. Finally, see my blogging tips page https://www.notdressedaslamb.com/p/blogging-tips.html for a ton of resources – a lot of questions should be answered there!
Pinterest is a great place to find blogging tips as well – use it like a search engine and you'll be directed to so many posts on whatever subject you want to know more about.
Unfortunately there isn't a quick answer to give you – but most importantly remember that most bloggers (myself included) started a blog on a whim and learnt as they went along, setting up a blog in the space of half an hour. Good luck and remember to have fun! C x
Thank you for your advice. All the best to you as well.
I'm already following most of these gorgeous gals on Instagram but there's a couple of new ones I hadn't known about (how?!?). Reading this list really puts me to shame though – I started my blog fully intending to at least try to become more stylish but it doesn't seem to have happened that way! It's branched out more into travel and lifestyle issues with just the odd style post. I really must try and get back to what I'd originally planned because it really does make you feel better when you look well styled, right? At least I've got you and all these lovely lasses to help inspire me! so thank you for that 😀
Suzy x
http://www.suzyturner.com
Suzy I'm just glad to hear you've been so inspired, and that's the best thing about doing these sorts of posts!! Not just for their style but for the fact that these women are positive role models for the over 40 community. yay to us oldies, I say!! Thank you sweetie x
catherine, you are one reason why the blogging community is so amazing to be a part of. your tireless efforts of shining a bright light on talented women is much appreciated! thank you. it's a great day to be a woman of any age, but isn't it darn fun to be over 40?!
xoxo beth
Aww Beth how lovely are you to say that – and YES it truly is darn fun being over 40, I quite agree with you!!
What amazing stylish women! I follow (and adore) most of them, but you also introduced me to couple I'm not familiar with so thanks for that.
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
That's brilliant to know you've found a few new ones Dawn Lucy…!!
Dear Catherine, it's such a honor for me to be in your list with all theses fantastic women. Thank you for including me. you made my day, oh no… my week 😉
Oh Cla I'm so pleased, that's lovely to hear that!! Like all the others you really deserve your place here! x
Hi Catherine! I sent this little post to you via Facebook, but thought I definitely should add it here! Thanks so much for reaching out to me, that was incredibly sweet of you as I've falling off the face of the planet, dealing with a death in the family. Ugh! You have absolutely made my week, my month, my year!!! Your message was just the positivity that I need right now. I'm so flattered, humbled & blown away by this. I didn't think it meant much or people even really noticed. It was just a creative outlet I so desperately needed in life as I have been living through my husband's dream, career & passion for music. Thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart for seeing something in my style & choices for daily wear. I look at you & all of these other incredible, stylish, intelligent bloggers & don't feel I should be included among this mind-blowing line up of fashionistas……Wow! This has given me so much more motivation to just share my little closet to the world. I also want to say thanking for taking the initiative to create an avenue(blog) for all of us fashionistas to connect share ideas & inspiration…. you have turned me on to some new bloggers (they rock big time!!!). You are one of a kind! Thank you so very much xoxoxox
Hi again, I just forgot to sign off …. duh! Got to excited & hit "send" too quickly.
Thanks a bunch, Diane Capozzi
Diane what a lovely comment – thank you SO much!! It's honestly my absolute pleasure to feature everyone, I only wish I could feature everyone all of the time! But believe me when I say you really, really do look like you've been in this game for a long time, you are one incredibly stylish lady!!!!! So believe it yourself, and great things will come your way!
Much love to you xx
Thanks so much Catherine for this fantastic roundup! I follow a few of the ladies but have also discovered some wonderful new sites, too! Now, if I just had more hours in my day 🙂
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
http://marymurnane.com
Oh I know what you mean about needing more hours, Mary!!!
Thank you for this, Catherine! I see some dear friends, and some gorgeous new-to-me blogs as well. I really appreciate getting to meet over-40 (and over-80!) women who have individual style. xox
Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
I'm always so pleased that I've shown off some new-to-others blogs, Patti!! My job is done…!!
Wow, these are seriously stylish ladies to follow! Thanks for the great summary, I have a lot of catchup reading to do…
hehe sorry about that, sweetie…!! 😉
Thank you for sharing these amazing bloggers with us – some of them are already in my list of favorite blogs, Carmen is fab, so are Jess and Samantha, and Ann…but there are some I didn't know and I will be visiting them ! I love the way they have such an eclectic style and are a proof age is just a number. I am a member of the club myself ;)) Kisses
Fashion and Cookies – fashion blog
So glad you've found new bloggers to follow, Vale! thank you for stopping by xx
Great blogs! I am so glad I found these as in The Netherlands there are not that many elegant over 40 blogs.
http://www.fashionandfoodandotherstuff.com
Oh gosh I am surprised, Nancy – there are a lot of amazing bloggers from the Netherlands by younger girls, but the main one I know is of course Greetje of No Fear of Fashion. But I'm glad you liked these, do check out my blogroll as well because there are many, many more listed there! Thank you for commenting x
Great list of ladies! I follow a lot of these but you've mentioned some that I've never had the chance to read. Thanks for sharing these stylish ladies.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
Hope to see you for TBT Fashion link up.
Thank you Alice – glad you like the ones I've picked, you never know which blogs people may have missed! x
What a fabulous line up of amazing fashionistas. Well done, Catherine for your community spirit which makes you worthy of all of those recent votes. I know you work incredibly hard to produce all sorts of interesting features, and these lovely ladies are a great choice. Thanks for introducing us to some new bloggers and for choosing some of my own favourites too.
Anna
Anna's Island Style
Anna what an absolutely lovely thing to say – thank you so much!! (LOTS of lovely things I should say!) I love the reaction this post has had, it goes to show how brands are totally missing a trick by ignoring this age group. We're a powerhouse, haha!! I'm so glad you loved the picks, enjoy looking at all these new blogs…! x
Well! This is beyond AWESOME!! Seriously. Thank you so much Catherine. AND! To be listed beside these other 11 women. Oh! Gushing over here in HK.
Catherine, from the bottom of my heart, you are so inspirational. The community you have created–among all of us, well it's purely magical. Thank you. Big HUG!
Love, Ann from Kremb de la Kremb
Aww I knew it'd make you happy to see yourself here, Ann – but of course you deserved your place because of your fabulous style!! (Who else would give me my daily leather pants fix…??!) Seriously – I'm so pleased you're pleased, I loved writing the post and finally getting the chance to gush unashamedly about so many of my fave girls. Believe me, the pleasure was all mine…!
Lots of love and hugs to ya xx
There are so many ladies I already love here, Catherine, but thank you for introducing me to Amanda. Such a sleek vibe. Brings to mind many of the great Japanese design gurus xoxo
Yes, I know what you mean about Amanda having a Japanese vibe, Sheela – I likened her style to Scandi-cool but there are a lot of similarities between those two cultures' styles! So glad you enjoyed the post x
Muchas gracias por incluirme en tu selección, Catherine! Tengo 53 años y sigo manteniendo mi entusiasmo por la moda, exactamente igual que cuando tenía 20….
Un beso enorme
Creo que su estilo es increíble , Carmen ! Estoy muy contento de incluirlo en la lista , gracias por sus amables palabras . besos (I hope that's right!!)
Thank you so much my friend! This was a needed pick me up and is much appreciated! These are glorious women I am included with and love the passion we share! It means alot for this feature. Xoxo
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Jess
I'm so glad, Jess – you've had a rough time lately and I hope it went a little way to making you a little happier (not that that was why I did it, I've been planning this post and knew who I was going to include for ages). The pleasure was all mine to feature you, lots of love to you xx
This is such a buzz Catherine! I'm thrilled to bits to be included in your list of such inspirational women. I've been following all of them since I started & Diane just recently. I hadn't heard of Carmen before but I'm definitely going to start following her now, she's hot!
Thank you so much, this means a great deal to me xxx
Thank you Michelle for those lovely words – so pleased to have featured you as well as introducing you to some new bloggers! It was a well deserved place, see you very soon…!! x
Love discovering new fashionistas. Thanks for sharing.
Liv
http://www.livforstyle.net
You're very welcome, Olivia – thank you! x
Dear Catherine, What a strange day this has been. I woke up this morning with a panic attack wondering how I will manage the move and everything. I'm constantly worried at the moment and then I see this. Thank you so much. I feel so honored to get a mention with all these other fabulous blogging ladies. Can't wait to be back in the UK next week. Lots of love your way, Kirsten
http://www.thelifbissue.com
Oh Kirsten, like Samantha it seems my timing was spot-on with the publishing of this post to cheer you up – I'm so glad!! I've been wanting to feature you for a while so I'm so happy it's finally up on the blog, it was my pleasure to include you! Good luck with the final bits and pieces you're sorting out, hang in there xxxx
Amazing! I love seeing so many women in the 40+ age range that have so much style!
That's lovely to hear, Lissy – thank you xx
You do find the most interesting women, Catherine! Thanks for keeping us in the know!! jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Aww Jodie I'm really pleased you think so, thank you! x
Thanks for the list! I follow several of these bloggers (and love them!) but not all. Looking forward to checking the others out!
It's my pleasure, Andrea – glad you loved them! x
Oh Catherine….What a rotten day I have had.
Bad news, more even worse news, stress, bucket loads of proverbial hitting the fan…blah blah blah.
You know how these things go, sometimes.
Then, I come home.
Feet up (for 5 minutes)…Check out my favourite blogs.
Ooo, Catherine has one of her 'Bloggers you should know' posts, great!
More inspiration for me.
I settled down with my cuppa and clicked through…
Imagine my surprise (shock) at seeing my photo in that line up!
Me?!
To say I am thrilled would be a massive understatement.
Then to find some of my favourite bloggers featured with me.
What an honour!!
Thank you so much for including me in this amazing line up and thank you for introducing me to a few "new" blogs too.
I am always delighted and inspired to see such amazing older women doing their own (very stylish) thing.
I must check them all out, NOW! (Feeding the hoards and tidying up can wait!)
XXX
Samantha
fakefabulous.com
WOW now that's what I like, timing it so that this happens for you on a crappy day…!! Samantha I'm so sorry you'd been having a stressful time but I hope this brightened your day somewhat (sounds like it did)! And as if I wouldn't be featuring you – of course you'd make the cut with your fabulous style, sweetie! You've made a massive impact on our community in a very short space of time – all praise goes to you for being so darn fabulous! =MUAH= xxxxx
Thank you Catherine for rounding up this amazing group of fashionable ladies for us all! I follow a few already, but not all. I can't wait to check the rest out! Love your blog, and thanks for all you do for all of us!
XOXO
Suzanne
http://www.AskSuzanneBell.com
Suzanne I'm so glad you've found new bloggers to follow! Enjoy!! x