Just like your makeup choices, your clothing style also needs to evolve as you age.
Still wearing styles that looked great on you 15 years ago will totally make you look
older than you actually are.
But that’s not all.
Here are some style mistakes that are sure to age you up.
Way up!
"What do I have to do for you to have sex with me?
Do you want me to dress up like Thor?
I’ll dress up like Thor!
I’ll dress up like Iron Man.
What do they do?
I’ll do it"
Outfit of the day
Don't make the mistake of investing your hard-earned dollars in trends that’ll be gone next season.
Unless you have an unlimited budget, shelling out for flash-in-the-pan styles is just wasting
your money.
"It’s a lot of ...under-teet but I think I'm getting away with it."
"Also it's um.. on backwards."
Instead, invest in styles that will remain timeless classics, and be used for years to
come.
Celebrity wardrobe stylist Alana Kelen advises, "Look to trends that are here to stay.
Leather, military, dark florals, plaid, and slimmer cuts such as tailored pants and pencil
skirts."
Still trying to rock those stirrup leggings?
Blast from the past
If you're like most women, styles that fit you when you were 16, 21, or 29 probably don't
fit the same today.
They may be too tight, or they may be baggy and loose in all the wrong places.
Or things may fit just fine but look totally wrong for your age.
"Real talk?"
"You got a uniboob, your posture sucks and your clothes fit weird because you wear the
wrong sized bra."
Boom.
Real talk."
If you really want to keep the piece in your wardrobe, get it tailored professionally so
it actually fits your current proportions.
If that’s not an option, then donate it — or sell it online or to a secondhand store.
"Let it go, let it go."
Long hair don’t care
As we age, we begin to lose fat from our faces.
While you might be all about it, you need to make sure your haircut evolves along with
the shape of your face.
The reason that you see older women sporting shorter "mom" haircuts is because they simply
look better!
"Yes, the cut!"
"You know the haircut that all moms have, that’s a soft waterfall in the front, but
knives in the back?"
You don't have to go full "Granny" with the super-short perm and rollers routine, though.
Simply avoid letting your hair get too long, which can make your naturally thinner face
look unhealthy.
Choose bouncy and full layers that will frame your face and accentuate your features.
"I want you to know, no matter what you do, you’re gonna die, just like everybody else."
Fake ‘n bake
Even if that beach-babe look was all the rage when we were younger, the baked complexion
and wrinkles you get from prolonged ultraviolet exposure is definitely out.
Want proof?
Here:.
"She’s got a little bit of a sunburn, but it was the only weekend that was warm."
Unless you want to end up looking like "Tan Mom," make sure to use a strong sunscreen
on your face and exposed body parts every day.
Still crave that bronze glow?
Go for a spray tan or invest in a high-quality sunless tanning lotion.
You’ll get a natural-looking tan, and you won’t have to worry about looking like a
pumpkin.
Size matters
Just because you fit perfectly into a size six a decade ago doesn’t mean you still
do today.
Sure, you may be able to squeeze into that pair of jeans and get them buttoned up.
But if it's too tight or uncomfortable, it'll feel awkward and make you look older — not
younger.
Don't get caught up in obsessing over the size that's on the tag.
Focus on finding clothes that fit well.
And don't be afraid to rock the styles you enjoy — like mini-skirts or skinny jeans!
Just make sure they fit you properly when you purchase them.
On the flip side, don't cover yourself up with loose, baggy clothing.
You might not feel confident in figure-hugging clothing, but wearing threads that are too
big for you will make you look boxy and larger than you are.
If your clothes feel comfortable to wear, you will feel more comfortable and confident
while wearing them, and confidence is the most youth-enhancing tool in your arsenal!
"Cuz I slay, I slay, I slay, I slay"
Cinch it
Sometimes an item in your wardrobe is baggy by necessity — like a flowing dress, or
overcoat.
But straight lines from your armpits down to your knees can make you look like you're
wearing a shapeless sack instead of a dress.
"Where are the belts for this?"
"Why is no one ready?"
Rock your curves by adding a cute belt to that dress or coat.
It will accentuate your shape and let you still wear those comfortable items in your
wardrobe without looking like you're wearing a muumuu.
"Darling, shall we?
We have to get to the beauty department and God knows how long that’s going to take."
"Awww."
Shape up
Focus on accentuating the positive when it comes to your daily outfit choices.
As Alana Kelen advises,
"A great rule of thumb is that if you're wearing a skinny silhouette on the bottom, choose
a more forgiving, flowy piece on top.
Or flip it: If wearing a tighter top, add a looser, flared skirt or a wide-leg pant
to balance out the proportions."
For example, skinny jeans look youthful and fresh when paired with a brightly colored
tunic, but they may look like you're trying too hard to be 18 again if you wear them with
a tight camisole tank top.
"I wish I could tell you it gets better, but it doesn’t get better."
"You get better."
Tuck these tips in your pocket, and get out there and rock your stylish self!
You’ll for sure tap into the real fountain of youth — your own flawless confidence.
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