
Wearing my neutrals style
When I started my blog, nearly three years ago, one of my aims was to discuss and share all things midlife. I wanted to communicate with other like-minded people who were entering into this phase and talk about living our best life, and what hits us at midlife, too. I thought our age group was wholly under-represented, not only in the media, but in lots of ways.
I, like many women in this age group, had lost my identity, style, and fashion mojo. Up until now, most of my clothing was workwear or for running around, taxiing my kids and elderly parents, or food shopping – you get my drift? I’d forgotten how to be self-indulgent, fashion wise, though my love for looking good had never left me. It just wasn’t the right time for me to spend time figuring it out. So, when I reduced my hours, and my children had “sort of” left the nest, a few ago, I found I had more time for myself.
Not only did life slow down, but I suddenly had the time to explore what was fashionable and look at what would suit me. This opened a “Pandora’s Box”. I began to look at myself in a different way, like I did in my late teens and twenties. Instead of buying outfits mostly to look presentable at work and function in my “day to day” world, I could be more adventurous. I started to buy magazines, regularly, like I used to – as I now had the time to read them!
I began to follow a few bloggers and women on Instagram who I thought had great style and who gave me ideas – I found this to be so inspiring. This led to me trying new styles, ones that made me feel good and lifted my mood. I was never going to be outrageous, but I knew what suited me. I was also mindful that, in midlife, our body shape changes, too. So, there was this to consider. I had gone up a size – I’m now a 12 to 14. There is certainly bumps and bulges that weren’t there, ten years ago.
Since then, I am still enjoying my journey of not only finding my style, again, but trying new trends. The things I love tend to be mainly classic, with a little bit of up-to-date style and boho thrown into the pot. I love effortless, easy “grab and go” outfits which make me feel great! Now, I like to experiment and try something different. An example of this is the flares I saw on Instagram – I loved them (see them, here …….. and here). A few years ago, I wouldn’t have thought of buying them – I’m getting bolder in my choices as I’m getting older, which is the way it should be.

My flares from “Other Stories”.
You have some really great neutrals! I love that pretty white dress and your wide leg pants too! Blogging and following blogs has made me try new things too. It’s one of the things I love about it!
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Me too, Laura. I enjoy the inspiration I get, some of the bloggers, they have such great unique style, like yourself. Enjoy the rest of your week.x
HI Allison!
I love the pieces you are wearing in this post! I have been looking for a new linen dress myself. I love them in the heat. Yours is lovely! I really love the 2 pieces you bought and I laughed too when you said it was a Zara dress! What, for someone 4 foot2? LOL. Anyhow, the two pieces look stylish and cool. I also really love the colorful floral you are wearing with the flares, the colors are brilliant on you.
Thank you for Linking!
jess xx
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Thank you, Jess. I love it when the summer finally arrives and we can wear floaty, light outfits. Unfortunately we still have a way to go in the Uk. Have a lovely week.xx
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Thank you Gail. Styling can be a tricky business as we get older – though, at the moment I’m starting to be more adventurous. I really need to add more colour to my wardrobe though,I’m inspired by yourself and others who aren’t afraid of it. x
All these are fabulous Alison, Love the easy to wear culottes. Thanks for sharing on my linkup – great to have you. Jacqui
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Let’s hope the weather improves so I can wear them. Have a great weekend.xx
Fabulous summer outfits! I love your kimono. Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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I had a blog post last week with summer neutrals that remind me of your first outfits. I love it for a change from my bright colors. Neutrals give me a sense of peace and quiet and feel very classy to me.
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These are lovely breezy outfits for summer with a wonderful simplicity. “Dress” haha!