I remember when my mom used to pick out my clothes and tell me they were pang tinedyer.

She made a clear divide of what teenagers could wear and what was reserved for adults. I didn’t get it. And a lot of the time, I wanted to borrow her clothes. I hated the idea that age should restrict me from wearing certain things, especially when I despised most of the trends popular among my peers.

I learned over time that personal style is ever evolving, not necessarily to keep up with the changing fashion landscape, but more so to suit your transformative taste. As you mature, so does your personal style.

That’s not to say your style ages. Rather, you’re on the path to discovering what your true sense of fashion is, and so with each year you grow in age, you’re fine-tuning your image and personality through your wardrobe. So my mom kind of had it right when she told me that polka dot pleated skater skirt was for teens. Although I disliked the item itself, your youth is the time you can explore and experiment, no matter how strange the trend, to see what you like and don’t like. Besides, you can’t knock anything until you try it.

While there isn’t really a clear divide between what clothes are appropriate for each age group, we all have a sense of what pieces are better on an 18-year-old, a 38-year-old, and a 58-year old. However, there are loads of clothing styles out there that works throughout the generations. Other than the obvious classic pieces that are essential for a capsule wardrobe, there are several dresses that any woman at any age can certainly pull off.

Have a look at our list of age-defying frocks:

1. A Wrap Dress

Last year, we wrote a feature on the significance of a wrap dress, sharing its history and highlighting the benefits. To briefly reiterate, it’s a year-round piece that looks good virtually on every body type, as it creates a waist even for apple-shaped figures. Plus, a wrap dress can be easily dressed up or down, and there aren’t a lot of frocks out there that can slip through the cracks of several dress codes.

An item with three-quarter sleeves like a V-neck long sleeve loose mini dress would look especially good on more mature women, however ladies in that age group might opt for a midi hem. Because some might deem a dress like this too matronly for their taste, thus women under their 40’s might go with the mini hem instead.

2. A Sleeveless Sheath Dress

The bodycon silhouette is pretty problematic for some, though some are all for it. Hell would probably freeze over before the Kardashian sisters retired their skintight sense of style, but others might say that there is an age limit for bodycon pieces that put everything on display. A sheath dress, on the other hand, does not discriminate in age or figure.

Fitted with some wiggle room unlike a bandage frock, a Dot pattern pencil midi dress shows off your curves without making the dress look like a second layer of skin. A dress like this is appropriate across various environments, from your workplace to church events, as well as cocktail parties and weddings. You can also wear a sheath dress with a snug jacket or a fitted cardigan.

3. A Skater or Fit and Flare Dress

No matter how old or fit you are, the problem area that we all commonly struggle with is our midsection, or our tummies. We love anything that conceals our bellies, and skater dresses are perfect for that. Fitted from the neck and flared from the waist down, the Vintage floral print midi dress is an example frock that could potentially be worn by a 20-year-old or a 60-year-old.

The silhouette offers retro vibes and has proved its worth over the decades. It’s fun and flirty, and offers a youthful look for senior women. You can also throw on a fitted cardigan for a more conservative look.

Do you have all of these dresses in your wardrobe already? If not, make sure you check out our dresses so that your wardrobe is filled with pieces that will last you.

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In 1972, Diane von Furstenberg introduced the world to the first ever wrap dress, created by and for the working woman. In a decade when pantsuits were becoming the norm for both genders, von Furstenberg designed this iconic item for those wanted to feel like a woman in the workplace. While the female pantsuit broke gender stereotypes in fashion, the wrap dress was also empowering in its own way.

What initially began as a wrap top and skirt combo transformed into the legendary wrap dress. It allowed hardworking ladies to dress elegantly yet comfortably in office settings and evening events. Its versatility and style are the reasons that it survived through the decades. Although the new trends eventually took over the spotlight as the years progressed, the wrap dress never faded into obscurity. While shoulder pads are so ‘80s, the wrap dress is never considered to be outdated. It was relevant then and now, and always will be, and today’s hottest celebrities are living proof of that. Just take a look at model/actress Isabelle Daza, who wore a satiny wrap number in beige for the Bench back-to-school campaign.

Of course, not everyone loves the wrap dress, with some calling it “matronly” or claiming they don’t have the body for it. No one will ever love every single garment that comes out of the fashion industry, no matter how revolutionary or historically significant an item might be. But before you convince yourself the wrap dress is not your style, we thought we’d share a few reasons to convince you otherwise.

1) It’s easy to dress up and dress down.

Often, the best items in your wardrobe are the ones that offer day-to-night looks. Who doesn’t love versatile, easy-to-wear one-pieces? Whether you’re exploring a new city or have plans after work on a Friday, the wrap dress will adapt. As previously stated, wrap dresses are popular as workwear and evening options. Pair the dress with pumps, a blazer and a statement necklace to ring in the weekend. And when you’re on holiday, wear it with a tote and sneakers in the day, and change into beautiful sandals and a clutch at night.

2) It’s one of those rare pieces that look good on most body types.

Some people believe they aren’t built for the wrap dress, but think about the construction for a moment. The dress is made to conform to any shape, as it literally wraps around your body. By that logic, there’s no reason why you can’t tailor the frock to your figure. Compare that to silhouettes like the drop waist, empire, A-line and sheath, you get to choose how you wear the wrap dress. If you’re worried about your tummy, it’s best to find an item that ties to the side. A knot in the front will draw attention to the belly.

It’s also easier to start off with traditional wrap dresses rather than the ones with the layered fabrics sewn together. Although you can’t adjust faux wrap dresses, ones like our V-Neck Long Sleeve Loose Mini Dress can potentially look good on everyone. Because of its long sleeves and loose top, top-heavy ladies can balance their upper half with the loose skirt, and vice versa for our bottom-heavy sisters.

3) It highlights your curves (or at least gives you the illusion of curves).

Regardless if you’re apple-shaped, an inverted triangle or have an athletic figure, the wrap dress will never fail to give you curves. Even if your waist isn’t the narrowest part of your torso, the waist of the dress, together with the skirt, will make it seem like it is! And for curvy ladies, it’ll look like they have hourglass figures. As you can see, an item like such accentuates your best parts, while concealing your problem areas.

4) It can be worn any time of year.

Not only can you wear it for different dress codes and occasions, but you can also wear it across the seasons. Heading to someplace chilly during your travels? Wear the dress with tights, boots and a coat. Hate wearing pants in the summer? Put the dress on to let your skin breathe.

So before you make any judgments on this style, give the wrap dress a shot. Once you find that one that fits your personality, you’ll wonder why you were so against the trend in the first place.