Just likeyour makeup choices, your clothing style also needs to evolve as you age.
Keep reading to learn from the experts how to keep your clothing style fresh and age-appropriate.
Instead, you should invest in styles that will remain timeless classics and be used for years to come.
They may be too tight, or they may be baggy and loose in all the wrong places.
Or it may fit just fine but look completely inappropriate for your age.
Is that floral baby-doll dress too sentimental to let go?
Repurpose it into a new piece of clothing: a handbag, home decor, or something else.
Check outthis tutorialfor ideas.
Going Rapunzel
As we age, we begin to lose more fat from our faces.
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.
Still crave that bronze glow?
Go for a spray tan or invest in a high-quality fake tanning lotion.
Above all, go for a good andcomfortablefit.
Show off your curves by adding a cute belt to that dress or coat.
Picking the wrong colors
Color can make a huge difference in how old you look.
Picking the wrong color can make you look dull, ashen, and sickly.
Check outthe best clothing colors for your skin tone!
Unbalanced Outfits
Balance is important when it comes to crafting a stylish look.
Wearing oversized clothing disrupts that delicate equilibrium and unintentionally ages you.
“Oversized clothing can look wonderful when fitted properly and can be comfortable.
Instead, opt for oversized clothing that isn’t extreme and strike that ever-so-critical balance with other pieces.
It’s best to incorporate one item from a prior generation into an outfit.
“Never pair two items of clothing usually associated with older generations.
This is why pairings like a tweed jacket with skinny jeans is quite popular.”
“Just… no,” Rbibo tells me about layering pearls.
Layering strands of bulky jewelry looks clunky and unsophisticated.”
Dressing pearls down is also a major style mistake, according to Rbibo.
Instead, pair casual styles with casual pearls.
Outdated jeans styles
This everyday basic can reveal quite a bit about your age.
Don’t focus too much on trends and instead opt for perennial cuts that never go out of style.
She continues, “I don’t believe that everyone wants to be the trendiest person around.
But when a piece of clothing looks like a relic, the person wearing it will, too.”
“If you are an adult, you should not be wearing clothes with glitter unless it’s Halloween.
They are just too loud and aren’t a piece that helps you look your best.
Go with a neutral color like black, and you’ll look just fine.”
Those loud, bright leggings are best reserved for the millennial set.
Wearing a potato sack actually makes you look larger than you are.
A cropped jacket gives a visual point to your waist."
Wrong-sized bra
Your bra needs change throughout different stages of life.
As you age, a properly fitting bra is important, according to stylistAmy Acton.
Too-young styles may not suit your needs and a frumpy style might make you appear older, as well.
So you’re gonna wanna pay attention to your breasts and their needs.
“When it comes to an age, there are brands that people make a mistake on.
Brands like Pacsun, Hollister, Abercrombie that hold a younger audience.
I see people all the time who are older who dress like they’re still in high school/college!”
“You have to dress appropriate to your age.
You look sexier that way and age less.”
Wear what you like.
Instead, make smart choices and follow the tips and suggestions outlined above.
