Comments on: A capsule wardrobe and style guide for the NATURAL style personality

By: SandyK

SandyK — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:05:05 +0000

Most of this resonates with me, except the colors. As a Bright Spring, I don’t enjoy muted colors or pastels. I gravitate to teal and turquoise, along with black, white and denim. I’d love to see a Natural style capsule wardrobe with brighter colors!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:43:03 +0000

In reply to Renee M..

Great to read that the site is helpful for you! I’ve written an article on blazers here https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-fit-a-blazer/ . Some of the blazers featured are still available online.

By: Renee M.

Renee M. — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:09:31 +0000

I’m a mix of classic and natural. Where can I find blazers to slightly dress up the casual look? Only saw cardigans and jean jackets, which I have. Thanks so much for all the great advice!

By: Carla

Carla — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:11:33 +0000

In reply to Trisha. I'm exactly the same, Trisha. I'm very much a casual person but an hourglass petite frame. I dislike fitted clothing, especially as I'm a mum to two young boys and very active. It's a challenge but good jeans and a nice scoop neck or V neck t-shirt is a pretty good uniform!

By: lindsey stott

lindsey stott — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:47:50 +0000

I think this style is definitely me, however after having my colour analysed last year I discovered I was Autumn brights and tend to go for rich colours now. Otherwise this is spot on.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:23:35 +0000

Hi Sylvia!

I appreciate all that you do to help us find our on fashion! I’m very happy with the results of my personality quiz…it’s definitely me!. I’m a natural personality with a pear shape and I’m a size 18 petite (bottom) and PXL (top). Please note that 18 petite is hard to find. I love quality, but cannot afford high-end clothing. Where do I start?

By: Renee D

Renee D — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:51:32 +0000

In reply to elle. I am also natural/boho, with a splash of rock n roll. These days it is mostly natural, as hanging around the house in jeans and sweatshirts or sweaters or taking my elementary school age kids to school in the park is the order of the day. I do like to wear more jewelry though. When I go out (oh, I remember going out) I definitely skew more boho rockstar, but try to do it in a way that doesn't make me look like I'm going to Coachella.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:11:28 +0000

I have done the quiz twice. First time Rock n Roll, second time Trendy but think I am more of a natural. I cannot wear heels now so always have to be in flats. Knee high flat boots with skirts and dresses in winter. Flat ankle boots with trousers and jeans. Narrow shoulders so prefer cross body bags. Love long cardigans as help to hide my stomach. Cannot wear tie front tops as accentuate my stomach. I am Apple-shape and 78.

By: NATALIE

NATALIE — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 20:27:36 +0000

I thought maybe I have some casual personality because comfort has become more important to me with medical conditions I’m dealing with now. No! This isn’t me for sure! That still helps!

By: Terri

Terri — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:44:19 +0000

In reply to Sylvia. I am a rectangle and apple shape. I like the natural style. How do I combine those to wear something that fits my body type and style

By: Loretta

Loretta — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:21:56 +0000

this is more me. I like all of the styles

By: Trisha

Trisha — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:26:21 +0000

I love the natural style, as I am a laid back person, but I have an hourglass figure and things still need to be fitted and have a waist, or I look really odd; so no white shirts for me, which appear too masculine on me and don’t suit, or long cardigans, which tend to hide the waist. I tend to have more on trend bags with jeans and tee styles, or jumpers. I do find it problematic finding casual jackets that still look feminine, especially as I live in an area with unpredictable weather and always need a hood on it. I cannot wear most flat ballet shoes either as they are too wide for my long, narrow feet and too rounded at the toes, rather than the long, more pointy styles that fit my feet. Shoes and coats/jackets are the most difficult items to buy, especially as they often set the style for an outfit. But hey, its fun trying to find things, even if a lot of legwork and internet trawling. Good luck ladies with all your own efforts and thanks too for an extremely useful website.

By: Tonja Wade

Tonja Wade — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:34:44 +0000

In reply to Stacey Perrine. Here's my question regarding Natural style: How do you make the style look sophisticated? I love the style and the way everything fits. However,there are times when I want to look polished while still being relaxed. How do I achieve this?

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 09:24:45 +0000

In reply to Wendy.

You may want to check our guidelines for the apple body shape at https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-the-apple-body-shape/ We have some suggestions for workout clothes at https://40plusstyle.com/workout-clothes-for-women/

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 17:12:10 +0000

I do fit in the natural catagory but also like to look classic with a twist. I love rich saturated color and no pastels. I’m out here on the internet this morning trying to figure out a resource for workout clothes that I can wear as a short waisted long legged menopausal size 14 Apple shape that don’t make me feel so fat and disgusting that I’m embarrassed to work out. High waisted everything so unflattering. I’m like sausage link twisted in the middle. I’ve put on 20+ pounds this year with the quarantine, being in a boot and menopause and I’m trying so hard to be nice to the skin I’m in but all the current trending shapes are the absolute worst for my body. HELP