Fall outfits for women over 40 – 15 outfit ideas to wear right now

Look effortlessly stylish wherever you are going

Are you looking for inspiration on how to dress this fall? Take note of these 15 fall outfits for women over 40. They keep things trendy while being timeless at the same time. You will not only look chic, but you will also be comfortable.

Celebrate fall in all its coziness by trying out a couple of fall fashion trends.

Leather jacket + Hoodie + Blue jeans

No, you are not too old for either a leather jacket or a hoodie. When you combine those two timeless yet trendy items, you get a look that’s sporty and nonchalant.

Embrace colors

Don’t shy away from colors, especially not burgundy and emerald green. Anchor your colorful pieces with the help of a pair of blue jeans. The trick to wearing color is to try and repeat said color in your outfit; this way, things look intentional and cohesive.

You can also work with contrasting colors that complement each other, like blue and orange, or, in this case, burgundy and green.

Denim jacket + Cozy sweater + Leggins

Keep your denim jacket in rotation a little bit longer by combining it with a chunky fall sweater. Slim pants or leggings look particularly good with a big colorfully sweater.

Add sneakers and a beanie for a cute and casual fall look.

Feminine blouse + Leather skirt + Faux fur jacket

Dressing up is tricky, I know. But all you really need is one cute blouse and a pair of nice earrings. If you want to be more dressed up, you add a faux leather skirt or a pair of faux leather pants, if you want to be less dressed up (and more comfortable) just add slacks.

Leather and silk

Combining different materials, such as leather and silk, is one of the keys to creating successful fall-appropriate outfits. (It does not have to be real silk, anything with a silky texture will work.) Good materials to combine are tweed, silk, leather, cashmere, and suede.

Complete the look

Wear stockings and a pair of nice shoes. You can add even more glamour by wearing a faux fur jacket. Looking stylish is all about choosing the right accessories.

Knitted polo + Wide legged jeans + Tweed blazer

Here we are combining three big fall trends; the knitted polo, the 70s-inspired jeans, and the tweed jacket. Whoever you are meeting for coffee will be impressed by your stylish look.

Grab a tweed blazer

If you want to create chic fall outfits for women over 40, getting a tweed blazer would be one of my top recommendations.

Preppy outfits

For more preppy outfit ideas, check out my article Preppy fall outfits – 16 outfits channeling old money aesthetic.

Plaid shirt + Barrel jeans + White T-shirt

For a trip to the countryside, I’m taking things in a more tomboy direction, make sure you check out the Tumblr Girl in menswear.

Borrowed from the boys is a classic styling trick to create the best fall outfits. Next to a good tweed blazer, something plaid is the best way to incorporate fall into your wardrobe.

Keep the white T-shirt

If barrel jeans are way out of your comfort zone, just use your normal jeans. A white T-shirt is a good way to anchor many fall looks and give them a bit of freshness.

Knitted vest + Brown pants + White shirt + Barbour jacket

Fall is the best season to explore the countryside, rent a cabin, go on a trek, and inhale the fresh air.

A sweater vest is one of the biggest trends for fall 2023, the easiest way to wear it is combined with a white shirt.

Something brown

Adding something brown to your wardrobe will give you instant fall feelings. I particularly recommend a pair of brown pants since they work with most colors.

Jeans + Silk shirt + Trenchcoat

Fall is all about culture, make sure you check out at least one new exhibition. Denim and silk are such a nice combination, perfect for almost all fall occasions.

Just add silk

And when you have your silk (preferably in a yummy jewel color), add a trenchcoat and a pair of ankle boots, and you have the perfect fall outfit.

Scarf-jacket + Statment T-shirt + Coated jeans

Looking cool can be a challenge as we get older.

Combining an interesting T-shirt with a pair of elevated pants is often the answer. You will feel comfortable while still looking stylish.

Cognac and wool

I love a good wool jacket for fall. It gives you an elegant, age-appropriate (if there is such a thing) look. Coated pants are a good way to add that leather texture that makes the look memorable.

Take your leather jacket into a more mature territory by combining it with a turtleneck. keep things practically by wearing sneakers.

Creating amazing outfits is all about combining high and low and making unexpected choices.

The turtleneck is serious, the sneakers are playful.

Modern jeans

An easy way to keep your look updated and fashion-forward is to invest in one of the new denim trends. This pair is slightly short and flared, giving them a modern look. The color also makes them stand out.

For date night, I recommend wearing a skirt. Fall usually arrives with a lot of nice new skirts. Seize the opportunity. Wear yours like a mystery heroine with a wrap blouse and a long coat.

Proportions and sex-appeal

Pulling off this kind of outfit is all about playing with proportions. The skirt is short and the coat is long. The over-the-knee boots add even more visual interest.

Tweed pants + Silk blouse + Wool coat

I also love wearing my silk blouse with a pair of tweed pants. This outfit is very grown-up and subtly sexy.

If you want more looks with a grow-up sex appeal, read my article How to dress like a French woman over 40.

A nice warm coat

If you only make one investment, I recommend a good chic coat. It will look elegant even with sweatpants on your grocery run to get Ben and Jerry’s.

Ivory midi skirt + Silky top + Statment blazer

What to wear to a party? That’s one of the biggest sartorial questions. For autumn 2023, the answer is a long ivory skirt. The skirt can be in a knitted material. You can combine it with a sweater or, like in this picture, with a silky top.

Just add ivory

Different shades of cream and beige were a big trend for summer 2023. This trend continues into fall. Long skirts are another big trend. In this outfit, you will look on point, and also feel comfortable.

When you are wondering about the best Fall outfits for women over 40, it is all about hitting that sweet spot between trendy and timeless. A long ivory skirt will put you exactly at that spot.

Wool bomber jacket + Mock-turtleneck + Ponte pants

A nice, clean bomber jacket is another big trend for fall 2023, and this trend is easy to embrace.

Stay cozy

If you don’t like a turtleneck, I recommend trying this half-turtleneck for a modern-looking outfit. They look especially good when combined with flared pants. The silhouette is elegant and eye-catching.

Black silk blouse + Black pencil skirt + Tweed blazer

Time to bring out your tweed blazer, again. This time we keep things professional by wearing it with a pencil skirt and a silk blouse.

You will look like the boss.

Look the part

If you are wondering how to dress chic for work, make sure you read my article Create a women’s work capsule wardrobe.

Printed dress + Cardigan + Birkenstocks

Last but not least, I like long dresses for fall. It’s the perfect item of clothing to look like a romantic heroine. To keep warm, you can add a cardigan. If you are going out, I recommend wearing your dress with riding boots.

Create a capsule wardrobe

The best way to find your style and avoid the “having nothing to wear” dilemma is to create a capsule wardrobe, make sure you read my article Fall capsule wardrobe for women over 40, fall 2023.

A Final note on Fall outfits for women over 40

Regardless of your age, you should wear what you like. A 90-year-old lady can absolutely look nice in Adidas sneakers and a leather jacket. Don’t let your age limit your style.