This spring we are seeing corsets and embroidery filling up our Instagram feeds, magazine pages, and fashion week spreads. When it comes to being a woman in her 30’s, sometimes I see trends and think I am too mature to pull them off or I am not bold enough to try the trend at all. I think from time to time we let creep into our heads and prevent us from taking risks.
Not allowing age to dictate what trends I should follow, I stepped out of my comfort zone and went for it. Instead of a corset belt which I felt was a bit too bold and sexy for me, I went with a corset tee, something I think I could totally pull off. And for someone who you would rarely catch in anything floral, I went out of my comfort zone and jumped on the embroidery trend with this miniskirt from Zara (direct links to outfit down below).
Top | Zara
Skirt | Zara
Shoes | Public Desire
Sunglasses | ZeroUV
Wristlet | Alexander Wang
What I’ve come to realize with trends and fashion is that it is all about finding what works for you. That being said, I’ve rounded up my favorite corset style tops and embroidered pieces that even a woman in her 30’s or older can pull off.
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I just love how you mixed those trends all together – the corset, the embroidery and the mini bag are the perfect combo! You look gorgeous Christine!
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Love the way you styled this trend!! Always love how you are able to mix trends and still look so classy and put together. Also you are looking amazing! Look at those legs girl! Happy Tuesday Christine : ).
xx, Amy
http://www.theluxilook.com
Hi Amy! It was venturing out of my comfort zone but I am glad I did it!
You are one of my biggest blog inspirations!! I often feel afraid to try unique styles for fear of being judged by my peers, being a teenage girl. Love this look ❤
Omg, that just made my day Jordan! Thank you so much. Honestly, it is tough being a teenager for sure. There is judgement and scrutiny everywhere. But honestly it passes and once you are comfortable in your own skin you stop caring what others think and do what makes you happy.
This top is amazing! love it paired with that Zara skirt. I’m obsessive over embroidered everything as of late… great picks! And you look gorgeous as always 🙂
Love, Lindsey
http://www.thenomisniche.com/
Thank you Lindsey. I tend to shy away from color but I am digging the embroidery trend lately because it is a fun way to add florals for spring without having it as an all over print.
I love the corset trends and you linked the best options!
http://www.pennyanddash.com
Thanks Mel. I don’t think I could honestly pull off a corset belt but a tee is definitely up my alley and more versatile for everyone.
LOVE this embroidery skirt babe!! Absolutely love this look and really love how you mixed with this corset top.
xoxo
Marcy
This skirt seems to be a winner and to think I wasn’t even going to attempt the embroidered trend! =)
I love your corset shirt, so lovely with this embroidery skirt !
I’m all about embroideries details !
xx,
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com/
Hi Margot! Yes this tee is so comfortable and appears basic, but the corset tie definitely adds a little something extra. As I said in the last post, it is all about the details.
That skirt is to die for. Love that you paired it up with the booties!
Lisa Linh
https://www.bylisalinh.com/blog/2017/3/15/malibu-safari-stanley
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much. I am trying to add more color and floral to my wardrobe for spring. Lol.
I never let my age hold me back from my fashion choices! I am really loving both of these trends, I have a lot of embroidered pieces but am yet to try the corset trend. The corset tee might be a good place for me to start, I think!
x Emily
http://shedoes.com.au
That’s awesome Emily! I usually don’t either and probably dress too young for my age, but with the corset and fishnet trend I find myself a little hesitant. =)
Love this look girlie! Corset waists are so in trend right now, and I love how they cinch the waist and really bring out a gorgeous figure on everyone! The embroidery on your shorts is so stunning as well! Thanks so much for sharing babe, and I hope you have an amazing rest of your week! <3
XO Jessi,
http://www.mywhitet.com/ruffles-lace/
Thanks Jessi, you totally ROCK the corset trend and have a gorgeous figure.
Love how you rock this look. I have not invested in any embroidery pieces and this post is inspiring me to get one.
Xx
Nikki
http://www.nikkilivinglife.com
This is my first embroidered piece I think and I am definitely loving them on denim and even on boots. I think florals can be daunting but start with just a little patch here and there and work your way to more embroidered pieces.
I’m loving the corset top! Corset is stunning and so feminine and I love that it comes on a t-shirt type of top now. You’ve styled is so nicely with the skirt.
– Jasmine K
http://www.myeunoia.com
I totally think the corset trend is hot, but until I get comfortable enough to wear a belt, it’s definitely corset tees and dresses for me!
I LOVE that Zara skirt, I may have to pick one up myself. I’m a sucker for embroidery and florals, and I love how they did this in such a fresh way (not so granny haha)! Great look!
They have it in white too! You’re absolutely right, embroidery can definitely get to the granny status but pairing embroidery with other complementary pieces can help take the embroidered piece to modern and current status. =)
So stunning babe! You killed it with this look! So sexy!!
Embroidery is one of my favorite trends for Spring, I already have a shipment coming in with some of my favorite pieces!
This skirt is beyond beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend girl!
XO
Aimara
http://www.waysofstyle.com
Thank you so much Aimara! I’ll have to admit I was hesitant with embroidery but I definitely love it now and am looking for more pieces as we speak! Can’t wait to see your looks soon!
This look is so stylish, these trends look perfect together! Great post, thanks for sharing!
Camille xo
http://www.cococami.blogspot.co.uk
Hi Camille! Thank you so much. I think it is nice to sometimes mix two hot trends together into one look and in this case I think it works!
I’m so into the corset trend, and I love how you styled this one babe! so agree with you on the fact that age shouldn’t stop you from trying new things, and it paid off big time here. you look absolutely AMAZING! wonderful post as always! xx
Melis
http://fashionmews.com
Hi Melis! Thank you so much and I’ve seen you rock this corset belt trend recently too with an amazing look!
I have noticed them on my Insta feed too. I think they are a bit too cool for me, but I like them on other girls, I like the way you have kind of blended it in with your t-shirt, it makes the outfit more interesting.
xx Jenelle
http://www.inspiringwit.com
Haha, that’s how I felt Jenelle. And when I saw the corset in a t-shirt, I thought that would be much easier for me to pull off. =)
Lady you should wear floral so much more because you absolutely rock it! I love it when ladies venture outside of their comfort zone and try new things!!
Helen xx
https://helenchik.com/upgrade-wardrobe-fall-essentials
Awww, you are sweet Helen. I don’t know why florals are hard for me to pull off, but I am slowly getting there!
Haha! I didn’t know that there is this thing called corset tee! It’s a fashion innovation ~ who knows it will be the next IG trend? I don’t really fancy the idea of wearing corsets (I’m not young too) because the idea of restricted eating makes me feel sick *LOL
Seems like you managed to pull this look pretty well 😉 Guess I need to start exploring on embroidered pieces too!
You are too funny about corsets restricting you from eating. I definitely don’t need anything to prevent me from my food that’s for sure. I honestly think the corset trend is just a new take on the old lace up trend.
I am always so thankful to come to your blog and see fashion that is unique , chic , on trend but also acccessible and practical. I love the fact that you choose the corset tee rather than a belt and this Zara skirt is absolutely perfect!! The mini bag is also just the right touch to pull it all together. Thank you so much for the inspiration!!!
Thank you Jennifer! I am all about mini bags just for the ease of carrying something less bulky. But as a mom I know that’s hard so I actually sometimes carry the mini bags inside my larger tote bag.
I love your skirt and all the clothes you listed below 🙂
Liz
http://www.liznroad.com
Hi Liz, thank you so much!
Oh babe! You can pull off any look, and you do it so flawlessly every.single.time!:) I have not yet jumped into the corset trend but should because I LOOOVE them! Such a great idea to style this corset top with an embroidered skirt! I am obsessed to say the least!
xx Adelina
http://www.thecharmingolive.com
You would totally rock a corset tee or even dress Adelina. I can’t wait to see you style one.
You are KILLING it babe!! I absolutely love this look!!
xo-Nina
http://www.ninalnguyen.com/2017/03/black-white-green.html
You are too sweet Nina!
I am really into the corset styled blouse and the embroidery on your skirt!!! You look divine!
Have a great week 🙂
http://ringsabelle.com/10-things-brides-love-hearing/
Thanks so much Belle. I think you would look amazing in these trends too.
I definitely think you can pull off anything, even an actual corset belt. I feel that age is only a number and fashion is limitless. Great choice on getting that embroidered skirt; it looks so good on you! To me, you can definitely pass for early 20s 🙂
http://www.thebeautybeau.com/
You are the sweetest Candace! Thanks for boosting my ego. =) I would love to see you in a corset belt because you would slay it!
Hello sweetie !!
Beautiful selection of your outfit. I need to purchase a corset belt.b Loving also the embroidery skirt. I have more years than you but don’t care. Age is just a number.;))
Sending love from Italy
xx
Eva
http://www.themermaidfashion.com
You are absolutely right, age is just a number indeed. Feeling comfortable in what you wear and rocking the look is more important that age.
corset shirt looks so amazing! I actually never tried it on, but I have seen how other people have styled it! I agreed with Candace that you can pull absolutely anything!
Thanks Diana! The tee makes it more casual and definitely not as bold as the corset belt.
Oh I love how you combined my two favourite trends in one look!! You look stunning and love the black in combination with the colors! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
Hi Susanne! I am loving the spring trends right now and this embroidered skirt is one of my new favs.
Wow this Look is amazing. I love the flower print
http://carrieslifestyle.com
Such a cool top, Christine! Love its corset Detail. And the skirt is absolutely pretty!
xx Sarah-Allegra
http://www.fashionequalsscience.com/
Thank you Sarah-Allegra. I love that the lace up trend shifted to this corset…who knows what we will see next?!
Genial el bordado, le da un toque de color magnifico!
xx
Mónica Sors
MES VOYAGES À PARIS
NEW POST: PFW STREET STYLE MARCH 2017 | RAINY PARIS
Thank you Monica!
love your style! love how u paired black with nude ankle boot. it compliments your look very well. in LOVE <3
https://monicaptanzil.wordpress.com/
Thanks Monia, I appreciate your comment. I always like a nude shoe just to elongate my legs too!
The embroidery on this number is so great.I love that you did the corset alongside the embroidery.Such a fun look.So great.This one is perfection and I can’t waait to get my hands on some embroidered pieces and also to try out the corset.
http://sophieatieno.com
Hi Sophie! It is definitely a more fun look and utilizing the spring trends. Embroidery is everywhere right now as is the corset so thought it would be fun to get these pieces together.
It sounds like a cliché, but age is but a number! Don’t you worry about whatever number it says on your passport, you are as old as you decide to be. 🙂 And stepping out of your comfort zone both by wearing something more bold than you’re used to and then adding florals to that is just perfect in my opinon! An outfit perfectly put together!
xoxo
Thomas
http://thomasfalkenstedt.com
I know, and luckily most of the time I don’t let age dictate what I wear. I think it is about finding trends and styles and making them work for you.
You’ve mixed two of the top trends for this season and I love the outcome. Your outfit is so stylish and chic. I see embroidery everywhere now. I need to get on that trend ASAP 🙂
xo, Maryam
http://www.glamandposh.com
Thanks Maryam. Usually I don’t like mixing too much in an outfit for fear of overdoing it, but the corset tee is subtle enough and I love that it goes well with the mini skirt.
Girl! I am so in love with this look and the tee! I would have NEVER guessed you were in your 30’s BTW but I’m sure you get that ALL the time! I’m 27 and I struggled with that too a bit but more because I had children. Like you, I realized the same thing and have been not let being a Mom define my sense of style well besides realistically when I physically cannot wear a mini skirt playing with the kids. lol. As always, I am so inspired by your post!
Manda | http://EvocativelyChosen.com
Awww, thanks Mandy, that means so much to me. The whole reason I even started blogging was to show that moms can be cool too and still dress fashionably despite having kids. Thanks for reading and also inspiring me as well!
Beautiful outfit! Love it head to toe. Your skirt is so pretty and feminine, embroidery has become one of the biggest trends during the season. It looks totally chic and sophisticated.
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Vanessa
http://thefashionstatement.net
Thank you Vanessa. Embroidery is definitely a hit this season and I love this mini skirt!
Hey Beautiful,
How are you?
Embroidered Clothes are now super Fashionable, And I love, for me sooo Romantic:)
I have many pieces already, Blouses, Skirts, Jacket, Boots:) Loved the Skirt with that Boots:)
The corset, Not my Fav thing but on you looks Amazing and I Loved The Combination:)
Just I can’t see myself in corsets:)
Love Open Kloset By Karina
Happy Wednesday
I feel you Karina. I think when I first saw the trend too I knew it wasn’t for me. Then I saw this casual tee with the corset and decided to try it on. And so glad I did because I love it and I wear it often now. I can’t wait to see all the embroidered pieces you have!
I just bought a bunch of stuff from Zara over the weekend and I wish I had picked up a corset tee as well. This looks so flattering and your embroidered skirt looks really good, it is such a popular trend right now. I too wonder sometimes whether a trend is too young for my age, but you are right, fashion is about dressing for yourself and age is just a number. (p.s. you look so young, had I already know that you have 3 kids, I wouldn’t even be able to tell!!)
~ xo Sheree
Posh Classy Mom
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Hey hot mama! I love Zara, they always have amazing stuff and a good price point too. I think as moms we do have to be mindful of what we wear just because we are running around after kids, but that being said, I also think it’s finding what works for you and making it your own.
I love visit your blog for mix and match ideas! I love this now trend of corsets: would be perfect to hide my tummy and slim my waist 😉 I think every girl should have a piece of that!
Xx Jessie
http://www.4evajessie.com
Girl, you do NOT have a tummy and you already have an itty bitty waist. But I could definitely see you rocking a corset just because you are so hot and sexy!
Oh my! This embroidered skirt looks so beautiful, I’m a huge fan of all things embroidered and this skirt, I just love it! And I liked how you style it with this corset, looks very sophisticated!
Cheers, Eliza | http://www.fashion-confession.com
Thanks Eliza! I have recently gotten into embroidery since florals aren’t usually my thing, but I am loving the trend and having fun with it.
That embroidered skirt is gorgeous and I’m loving the corset detail of your top, it’s really interesting how a detail usually on the back of a piece looks on the front! You shouldn’t worry at all about trying things a bit out of your comfort zone, you look beautiful and your styling of this look is amazing!
http://stylesprinter.com/
Hi Katya, thank you so much. You are sweet and I appreciate your comment!
You’re so right. I am seeing them everywhere! I love how you paired it with that skirt! I’ve been considering getting something while it’s still chilly out cause I’m loving the long sleeve version!
First of all, Christine girl, I did not know you were in your 30’s! Unbelievable! I thought you were in your (early 20’s) not joking!!!! Now that I’ve gotten that off my chest, back to florals and corsets: I really like how you took these two trends and added your own twist to it. Now can you please reveal all of your beauty and skincare secrets, because I need to know them!
xo Lani | http://www.withlovefromlani.com
Hi Lani! Thank you, you are too sweet. I wish I had some skincare secrets to share, I just try and mask 2-3x a week. =)
I am loving this whole look. I have been looking for a skirt just like this. What a good find! I’ll have to look more into it. I love the corset feel of that top as well. I love that it is styled in the front instead of the back. You rock it so well. Zara seriously have some of the best fashion and affordable prices.
Beautiful! I bought the skirt and can’t wait for it to arrive.