Adapting your personal style to new stages in life is a way to feel better about yourself, make more calm choices, and build a wardrobe that reflects who you are today.

There are times when your clothes no longer fit in with how you feel. It doesn’t happen overnight; it’s more of an intuition, a kind of ‘this is no longer me’ feeling that arises when your priorities, pace of life, or simply your desires change. Adjusting your style has nothing to do with age itself, but with the clarity that comes with living longer. And that clarity calls for a wardrobe that complements, not hinders.

At a certain stage, clothes cease to be a disguise or an attempt to impress. They become an extension of the person, emotional comfort and a direct way of being in the world without contradictions. Dressing begins to have more to do with recognising oneself than with following what a trend dictates.

Understanding what works for you now

The first step in readjusting your style is to observe yourself without judgement. Your body changes, your routines change, and so does the energy with which you face the day. The smart thing to do is to find clothes that accompany that reality and do not become a constant struggle in front of the mirror.

This is where details that go unnoticed in youth come into play:

how a garment falls, which colours bring light, which fabrics breathe better, or which cuts are flattering without needing to hide anything. These are not strict rules; they are clues that help each choice make sense.

From the age of 45 onwards, what you’re looking for is clarity. You don’t need to fill your wardrobe to have style; you just need to have pieces that work together and fit your real life, not your ideal life. This is true in Candás, Carreño or any other city: the clothes that give you peace of mind are those that require no effort, are comfortable and leave you in no doubt.

The most interesting thing is that this stage allows you to choose with intention. The need to appear a certain way fades and something much more valuable emerges: dressing for yourself.

Developing your own style without losing freshness

There is one key point: freshness is not youth. Freshness at this stage comes from authenticity, from not disguising yourself or trying to fit into other people’s moulds. A mature style continues to evolve, but at its own pace.

It works very well to identify three bases:

• Garments that represent you without having to think too much about it.
• Colours that are already part of your way of being.
• Materials that add comfort without sacrificing appearance.

With this as the core, you can play with modern details without losing coherence. The key is not to follow trends, but to take from them what fits your personality. This balanced mix avoids extremes: neither a style anchored in the past, nor one that tries to keep up with someone younger.

Many discover that a well-chosen belt, comfortable but elegant footwear, or a structured jacket add more than a complete wardrobe change. It’s a matter of logic, not fashion.

The best thing is that this stage allows for a more honest style. There is no need to impress anyone: your clothes begin to reflect who you are, and it shows.

Dress for your life, not your age

Another advantage of age is knowing what you really need. Style is built by looking at the life you have, not the one you had before or the one you think you “should” have. If your day is divided between work, family and personal time, you need clothes that can keep up with you. If your life is more relaxed, perhaps what you need is simplicity.

The important thing is to understand that your wardrobe should not impose itself. It should complement you. A wardrobe designed for emotional comfort — not for what others might say — generates confidence, reduces unnecessary decisions and provides a welcome sense of stability.

This is universal: in Candás, Madrid, Buenos Aires or Oslo. With maturity comes a simple but powerful idea: dressing well is not about attracting attention. It’s about fitting in with yourself without fuss.

Adjusting your style is an act of self-care. It’s looking in the mirror and seeing someone who lives with more calm, more clarity and more truth. That is the true evolution of personal style.