Last Updated on April 21, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Looking for a rugged style for women? Check out my thoughts on a rugged outfit for women or bad girl style that really works!
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You’re probably thinking, “No way if you’re like me.” There was a point in my youth where I could have rocked the rugged bad girl look. Two children and many years later.. not so much.
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Rugged Style for Women
I still have a few memories from my youth. My studded leather bracelets sit in my jewelry box next to the more practical gold link bracelet my husband gave me on our anniversary.
The leather boots with four-inch heels have long been replaced with more sensible flats and shoes made for someone with foot problems. I no longer apply my makeup with such a heavy hand, and I use neutrals more often.
When I got an email about the rugged bad girl look from mark beauty, my first thought was that this was not a style I could pull off, and I was right. At 46, denim cut-offs and biker boots just don’t fit my style. That left me a little bit sad until I decided that, even at 46, I could enjoy a few of these pieces with my style today.
Shop the look
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- All-American style tank
- Rock the boot
- Make it a double belt
- Go with it bag
- Keep me dangling earrings
I received the Go with it bag from mark beauty. The bag is a rich brown with gold metal studs as accents. It’s a mid-size convertible messenger bag that is trendy while still providing enough room to hold everything a busy woman needs to keep with her.
There are three interior compartments, and the entire bag zips shut for the safety and security of your belongings. The dimensions are 12 1/4″ W x 12″ H x 2 1/2″ D and it has a 25″ adjustable strap for comfort.
Bracelet: Target
Bracelet: Target
This handbag helps me put together a rugged style for women. When paired with a few other denim and leather pieces, it’s a great look.
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Ellen is a busy mom of a 24-year-old son and 29-year-old daughter. She owns six blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes you can feel beautiful at any age and any size. She shares healthy, realistic beauty and fashion information geared toward women over 40. If you’d like to work together, email info@the-socialites-closet.com to chat.
It’s all in the attitude 🙂
You are just naturally good at it, I swear. i think you can pull off any look you want
You just totally made my day 🙂
You totally sell the look! I want that shirt. my address for shipping is…lol
Thanks so much 🙂
I really like the shoes you paired with this outfit, they add a touch of country rugged, which makes the look less harsh (or bad girl, if you will); however, it’s still very rock and roll meets country.
I’m sorry, BUT I THINK YOU CAN ROCK IT and you look pretty fabulous doing it in your own way too! Enjoyed this!
I can do rugged, yes, but not bad girl 🙂
Love it! I could totally do this look. I love that bag and boots and bracelet! I have a few outfits they would all fit with perfectly.
Okay, I want those boots (I know for a fact you don’t have the room in your closet) and the purse. Just leave theme outside the door. I am coming right over. Nice post.
I love that outfit. The boots are awesome.
great look and im loving that bag!
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