“Fashion you can buy, but style you possess. The key to style is learning who you are, which takes years. There’s no how-to road map to style. It’s about self expression and, above all, attitude.โ€ – Iris Apfel

Fashion doesnโ€™t have to be complicated.

I like to keep things simple. Modern Midlife style means no rules. It also means breaking the rules. Making your own rules. Personal style is when your personality – the best part of fashion – meets style. Your personality is what makes style, STYLE!

I know youโ€™ve heard me say this before, but something as simple as a great belt is all you need to make an outfit. Iโ€™ve been collecting belts for decades. I have some of the same belts from my 20โ€™s. They look as good today as they did back then. Of course, the way I style them is vastly different.

I discovered Contorno Belts years ago. Theyโ€™re a favorite of mine as well as my dear friend, Jacqueline DePaul. Theyโ€™ve found their way around many waists of the Forever Fierce Sister. They meet all my requirements. They are made of high quality leather with the most beautiful details. Theyโ€™re made to last. Theyโ€™re interchangeable so you can create limitless looks. And, theyโ€™re class with a twist! You can choose a simple leather belt or one with grommets and studs. You can also add a classic buckle or a more ornate one.

 

 

For this post, I decided to focus on the gorgeous shade of brown found in these Contorno Styles. The designers added some new straps and buckles over the past year which I adore. Of course, there are gold and silver styles, plain straps or more distinctive straps with metal details. I love to mix and match and play around with the styles. Theyโ€™re made to go on your waist or to be worn on your hips. They come in sizes from Extra Small to Large. Iโ€™m wearing an XS in all of the images. Once in awhile, I do add an extra hole at the leather shop if I want to wear the belt on my waist.

I found this fabulous knit top and bandeau at Zara. Itโ€™s comfy cozy. Itโ€™s perfect by itself in warmer temperatures and great layered or with a blazer as we head into chillier fall and winter days. Iโ€™ve also worn it with jumpsuits. This gorgeous corduroy jumpsuit is by Free People. This one is sold out but they do have a fabulous solid color corduroy this year in multiple shades. It fits like a dream. Again, Iโ€™m wearing an XS that does tend to run small so I recommend sizing up.

The final look I showed earlier this year. The fabulous sweater is from Lana Lindgren and curated in her Belong Lifestyle USA shop. Fortunately, she still has some available as itโ€™s a great top or layering piece as we head into winter. A belt truly makes an outfit. It can pull together just about anything. I love wearing a belt with a really simple tee and favorite pair of denim too. You canโ€™t go wrong with a fabulous Contorno Belt added to your wardrobe. Be sure to check out the entire collection right here. And, please know that I do receive a commission from each sale.

Cheers Beauties, which look and belt is your favorite? Whatโ€™s on your shopping list for fall fashion?

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