Who is your style inspiration?

[poppymango]

40 year old millennial here looking for celebrity style inspiration, because I need someone of my generation to look to for current fashion help!

I often struggle knowing how to style certain things... like what trainers with what trousers, and oh God ankle socks are back but should I do it or is it tragic at my age?? You know the sort of thing!

So, who inspires you? Who do you follow on Insta for everyday style ideas?

I’m 52 so not your demographic but I follow Lucy’s Whims. - I think she’s mid 40s. She flashes a bit too much mid riff for me sometimes but I like her overall aesthetic.

Luna De Casanova.

Shenae Grimes Beech (mid 30s, quirky style)

I'm around the same age as you. I stopped following fashion trends about 10 years ago. I hate waste and cheap clothing. I found the kind of styles that suit my body shape and invested in decent clothes made from good materials. I still wear gym leggings, lucy and yak dungarees and tshirts for running errands etc.

The style I love is 1940s so Lauren Bacall and Katherine Hepburn in that era. I quite like some of the stuff that Marzia Kjellberg wears which is a more modern take on that style.

With my shape, it's Kathy Burke 😂

The local bag lady

Oh me too! But toned down a bit. I can't do the crazy hair. Very much a leather jacket, Docs and black fan though.

I never see anyone dressed how I would like to dress. I'm not sure it exists as a thing. If I had to describe it it would be something like - clean but natural witchy woman, mixed with casual tai chi instructor that recently got out of bed. If there's a celeb that looks like that let me know.

Claudia Winkleman

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Specifically her wardrobe in Traitors. I can only dream.

Adam Sandler

I love Tilda Swinton's androgenous style.

Jennifer Aniston. Have loved her style for years.

Britney flared spears

All the people named are 50 and over. I can't think of anyone in their 40s either. How weird. Is Holly WILLOUGHBY in that age range?

I'd love to say Michelle Ogundehin but it's just me admiring how fantastic she looks whilst knowing I could never afford or pull off her wardrobe.

Claudia Winkleman, especially in The Traitors.

Davina McCall always looks very classy.

Robin from the Strike series, especially recent seasons.

I’m obsessed with Mabel’s outfits in Only Murders. I’ve been trying to emulate her for the last few years, combined with a member of a K-pop band.

I’m 40, too, and I look fabulous.

Definitely Claudia. I have been swooshing about in a cape and fingerless gloves this winter.

Was going to say exactly the same!

I follow Emily Jane Johnston but I couldn’t pull off anything she wears. I think her outfits are fun though.

I used to dress like her when I was slimmer but it’s a bit harder now that I’m larger. I always think she has a timeless style and looks so effortless.

Victoria Beckham.

I used to think it was a bit mad but over the last couple of years have got into reading about Kibbe styles. It's so interesting and helps you to understand why and what does and doesn't suit your type. It's a total rabbit hole to go down, but there are 'verified' celebrities for each type and you can take some inspiration. It took me a long time to settle on what type I think I am but I think I've got there. I found it interesting anyway!

Apart from friends, the only two influencers I follow on Instagram are Henry Rowley for laughs and ChloeLovestoShop for style.

Chloe is the absolute best IMO.