How do you define glamorous style?

It can be thought of as a loud-over-the-top style with plenty of bling. But, to me, glamour is more than that.

Glamorous style is more about being able to balance that glitzy side of your style personality without ever venturing into looking tacky.

It’s about still looking sophisticated, but with extra pizzazz.

How about you? How would you describe a glamorous style? Let me know in the comments at the bottom.

How to know if you have a glamorous style personality

If you have a glamorous style personality, I’m sure you know it.

Not just because of the reaction you cause when you walk into a room, but also because you will probably admit you are “high maintenance” when it comes to your fashion and beauty regime.

It may be that glamorous is your main style personality, but you are also drawn to others. For example, you may also take elements of the romantic style personality when creating your outfits.

If you aren’t sure, you can take this fun style personality quiz to find out.

If you have a glam style personality…

You like to make an entrance

a leopard print outfit for the glamorous style personality | 40plusstyle.com

If you have a glamorous style personality, you are unlikely to be a shrinking violet. When you enter the room, you have a certain presence.

Petra (above) takes some elements of the bohemian style personality in the way she mixes and matches her prints and patterns, but adds extra glamour with her gold shoes and oversized sunglasses.

Check out this similar dress, leopard topper, ankle strap sandals, handbag and sunglasses.

You will occasionally forgo comfort for style

Cassie wears a slip dress with gold sandals | 40plusstyle.com

Unlike style personalities such as the natural style personality, who would definitely rather be comfortable over all else, you will sometimes be a little uncomfortable for your style.

You tend to like wearing heels if heading to dinner or a party, even if your feet are a little sore at the end of the night.

Cassie (above) actually mixes glamour with comfort with her slip dress and flat gold sandals.

Recreate her look with this similar dress, moto jacket and sandals.

Accessories are important to you

Lizzi elevates her look with gold accessories | 40plusstyle.com

You don’t feel fully dressed without accessorizing.

You’re likely to have an extensive collection of handbags, statement jewelry, sunglasses, hats and scarves, and you don’t keep them for special occasions.

Lizzi (above) elevates her look with her gold accessories.

Check out this pleated dress that you can wear with these similar sandals, clutch and necklace.

Read more about the must-have accessories on our article on the 10 essential fashion accessories every woman should own.

You’re not afraid of color or print

Suzie wears a jewel-colored wrap dress with black booties | 40plusstyle.com

If I opened your closet, I may find quite a bit of black and some white, but you love other hues too.

Rather than the pastel shades of the romantic style personality, you love rich, jewel-like colors as well as dramatic prints such as leopard print and bold florals.

Suzie (above) opts for a glamorous wrap dress and adds some edge with her cut-out booties.

Check out this printed dress from Amazon and pair it with these similar heels, clutch and earrings.

You also love texture

a pink fur coat outfit for the glamorous style personality | 40plusstyle.com

As well as beautiful colors, you also love texture in your outfits including sequins, lace, leather, cashmere and faux fur.

Denchansan (above) shows how you can wear fur in a paler shade, and adds extra glamour with her silver booties.

Recreate her outfit with this similar fur coat, jeans, booties, hat, belt and handbag.

You probably have more evening wear than daywear

teaming a gray sweater with a sequin skirt for the glamorous style personality | 40plusstyle.com

Plus, you’re not afraid to wear it during the day. So you might go for a glitzy shirt with jeans, or a sequin skirt with a cashmere sweater.

Abi (above) lets her sequin skirt be the star of her outfit by pairing with a gray sweater.

Check out this similar long sleeve top, skirt, boots and tote.

Your favorite designers

Glamorous runway looks | 40plusstyle.com

Dolce & GabbanaVersaceChristian Dior

You love not only the styles and ideas on the runways for the major fashion shows, but you also love the glamour surrounding the Paris, London, Milan and New York fashion weeks.

Designers to look out for if you’re looking for inspiration on the catwalks include Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Christian Dior.

Glamorous women with the same style personality as you

Celebrities with glamorous style personalities | 40plusstyle.com

As a glamorous style personality, you’re likely to be drawn to the glamour of Hollywood, particularly from days gone by.

Celebrities with a glamorous style personality include Joan Collins, Sharon Osbourne, Monica Bellucci, Dita von Teese and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Beyoncé and Naomi Campbell, who combines her dramatic style with some elements from the classic style personality.

Tops for the glamorous style personality

combining glamorous with romantic style | 40plusstyle.com

Look out for beautiful tops featuring sequins, lace and animal print.

But, don’t forget a classic white shirt. This will allow you to wear lots of items such as a sequin skirt, or leather pants during the daytime without looking “overdressed”.

Karen (above) combines glamour with romance.

Check out this similar lace blouse, pants and bow mules.

tops for the glamorous style personality | 40plusstyle.com

Ming Wang lace overlay blouseSocialite scoop neck teeATM Anthony Thomas Melillo lace front shirtLoveappella off the shoulder top

Jackets and coats for the glamorous style personality

Martina combines glamorous and trendy styles | 40plusstyle.com

A classic black blazer will suit the glamorous style personality as well as the classic style personality.

You’re also likely to be drawn to Chanel-style jackets which end on the waist.

Look out for animal prints, faux fur and peplum styles.

Martina (above) mixes up her style with some elements from the glamorous style personality and others from the trendy style personality.

Steal her look with this similar top, blazer, pants, pumps and shoulder bag.

glamorous outerwear | 40plusstyle.com

Helene Berman leopard contrast tweed blazerVigoss star faux leather moto jacketMing Wang braided trim knit jacketRM peplum blazer

Jeans and pants for the glamorous style personality

A style guide and capsule wardrobe for the GLAMOROUS style personality | 40plusstyle.com

Although you have a glamorous style personality, that does not mean that elements from other styles won’t fit into your closet.

A pair of embellished jeans can look very glam worn with a blazer or sequins and a pair of high heels.

Also try print jeans, leather pants and tuxedo-style trousers. You may also want to look for tactile, glamorous materials such as satin or silk, or to make a style statement with wide, palazzo style pants which will appeal to your sense of theater.

Jona (above) chooses a satin shirt to wear with her floral pants, adding heels and a designer handbag.

Recreate her outfit with this similar silk shirt, printed pants and pumps.

pants and jeans for the glamorous personality | 40plusstyle.com

JEN7 by 7 For All Mankind skinny jeansEileen Fisher tapered silk pantsNordstrom scalloped crop leggingsKaren Kane print wide leg pants

Glamorous dresses, jumpsuit and skirt ideas

wearing a white shirt with a glamorous midi skirt | 40plusstyle.com

It is likely that you have a lot of skirts and dresses in your closet – possibly outnumbering pants and jeans.

Lace, sequins and prints will look lovely.

Plus, you could always look out for glamorous jumpsuits rather than sticking to skirts and dresses.

Kim (above) shows how beautiful a white shirt can look with a dramatic midi skirt.

Check out this similar shirt, printed skirt, sandals, clutch, necklace and sunglasses.

Glamorous dresses and glamorous jumpsuit ideas | 40plusstyle.com

Tadashi lace cocktail dressFraiche by J ruffle faux wrap maxi dressTommy Bahama tropic maxi dressEliza J lace bodice jumpsuitVERO MODA midi skirt

Shoes for the glamorous fashion personality

Matching gold accessories for the glamorous style personality | 40plusstyle.com

Opt for a mix of heels and flats. Even your flats, however, are likely to have an element of glamour.

So, you might add a print or a platform sole to add drama.

Nicole (above) matches her gold heels to her duster jacket.

Check out this similar top, jeans, gold topper and open toe pumps.

glamorous shoes to wear for women over 40 | 40plusstyle.com

Jewel Badgley Mischka slide sandalBadgley Mischka Collection crystal embellished sandalCalvin Klein espadrille wedge sandalJSlides sneaker

Accessories to go with your glamorous clothing

combining black and pink for the glamorous style personality | 40plusstyle.com

Accessories are very important to your overall look.

While Orphan Annie may have sung that you’re “never fully dressed without a smile,” you don’t feel fully dressed without adding accessories.

You are likely to be drawn to designer handbags, statement jewelry, scarves and brightly-colored jewels.

Hild (above) adds drama to her look with her fringed topper and matching purse and earrings.

Recreate her outfit with this similar jumpsuit, fringe topper, flats, clutch and earrings.

Accessories to go with your glamorous clothing | 40plusstyle.com

Ted Baker London crossbody bagNina twisted knot clutchSan Diego Hat sun hatPrada cat eye sunglassesNadri open drop earringsTory Burch crystal logo circle stud earrings

A capsule wardrobe of 9 outfits for the glamorous style personality

While you could put the pieces below together in countless ways, here are nine outfits to get you started.

A capsule wardrobe for the GLAM style personality | 40plusstyle.com

More glamorous style inspiration

Below is a previous season capsule wardrobe. This could inspire you if you are heading into cooler months where you live.

A capsule wardrobe for the GLAM style personality | 40plusstyle.com

Read our ultimate guide to creating a capsule wardrobe that works best for you.

How to be glamorous

Do you think you already have a glamorous style personality? Or would you like to be more glamorous.

Much of glamour is about looking well-groomed and put together. So make sure you devote a little time to yourself, even if it is just five minutes to paint your nails.

Then you could always add a few pieces from the glamorous style personality and see if you like the result.

Brands for the glamorous style personality

What do you think? Do you have a glamorous style personality?

Continue reading:

  1. Want To Discover Your Style Personality? Take This Fun Quiz!
  2. Understanding The Different Styles
  3. A Capsule Wardrobe And Style Guide For The ROMANTIC Style Personality

Like this post on the glamorous style personality? Share it on Pinterest!

A style guide and capsule wardrobe for the GLAMOROUS style personality | 40plusstyle.com

Feature image by Jona

Want to get more articles from 40+style in your inbox, subscribe here.

You can also connect with 40+style on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest.

Support 40+style by using the links in our articles to shop. As an associate for Amazon and many other brands, we receive a small commission (at no cost to you) on qualifying purchases which enables us to keep creating amazing free content for you. Thanks!