When you are younger, and getting told that you look several years older might feel like a compliment. After several years, it is going to feel like the biggest insult on the planet. Fashion mistakes can even make you seem older than you truly are. The right outfit will make you look much younger, but the wrong one will have the opposite effect. It can be hard to get fashion right since fads and trends go in and out of style so quickly. The rules change constantly, so we cannot blame you if you do not always get it right. Worry not because we are here to show you how to keep up with the current fads!
Poofy, Big Hairdo
Big hair was a huge trend back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. If you wanted to style your hair, teasing and back-combing was the way to do it. Nowadays, we know how damaging it can be to your hair. On top of that, it looks so dated. More people appreciate soft and straight hair now.
Poofy, Big Hairdo
Matchy-Matchy Outfits
Move over, color coordination! Mixing patterns and prints are in. It is not just boring to wear matchy-matchy outfits, but it also makes you seem older. The key to looking young is to avoid being too put-together. Feel free to experiment by mixing leopard prints with plaid or circles with stripes.
Matchy-Matchy Outfits
High-Waters
The only time you are allowed to wear high-water pants is when you want to show off your socks. Otherwise, you should steer clear of this kind of trousers. When you buy pants, it is important to sit down and find your ankles covered. Trust us, your ankles should not be exposed when it is cold out.
High-Waters
Over-Plucking/Tweezing
Do you recall seeing thin eyebrows on your favorite celebs? This is no longer the case. Ladies like thick and bushy eyebrows in this day and age. There is no need to worry about stray hairs. Bushier is better!
Over-Plucking/Tweezing
No Skincare Routine
You should start putting on night and eye cream even if you are only in your twenties. You are still young, but you can slow down the aging of your skin with the use of anti-aging cream! This is the key to looking fresh young and fresh. Make sure to do this both in the morning and at night.
No Skincare Routine
Long Sleeves Only
Arm flab is not a myth. Even so, the truth is that no one pays that much attention to your arms anyway. They will, however, look at them if you cover it up in summer. Put on those short-sleeve shirts instead!
Long Sleeves Only
Matching Lipstick And Dress
If you wear a black sweater, you can wear a pink lippie to mix it up a little. However, it is a faux pas to get a pomegranate lippie to match a pomegranate blouse. It is hard to find a real match, and the mismatch will just look weird.
Matching Lipstick And Dress
“Old Lady” Handbags
Large bags are called “old lady” handbags, and who wants to be mistaken for an older woman? You should opt for a small and elegant bag instead. Besides, why are you bringing so much stuff with you?
“Old Lady” Handbags
Undergarment Lines
You can wear the most stylish clothes you have, but your underpants will make or break it. Underwear that is too tight or a bra that you can see through a shirt can mess it up. It is a good idea to get seamless stuff to avoid humiliating moments. Remember what happened to Faye Dunaway that one time? Oops.
Undergarment Lines
Jersey Fabric
Even though jersey is a comfy material, the fabric often accentuates the wrong parts of the body. You should get clothes in cotton, wool, and silk instead. They do a better job of hiding parts of the body since jersey clings. If you like the fabric too much to go without it, you should get looser pieces.
Jersey Fabric
Tan Stockings/Pantyhose
Nude and black are the best colors for tights. Tan should not even be part of the question. These days, “four shades darker than your skin tone” is no longer in. Skin tone shades are the way to go!
Tan Stockings/Pantyhose
Overdoing It With Powder
Do you plan to dry out your skin and let your makeup stick to each pore? Powder makeup is good at this. The material will put your imperfections on display even if you do not have a lot of blemishes. You should get liquid and cream alternatives to make your face look better.
Overdoing It With Powder
Hiding Your Figure
People tend to wear looser clothing when they get older. If you want to look younger and accentuate your figure, form-fitting clothes will do the trick. If you wear baggy stuff, you tend to appear older.
Hiding Your Figure
Keeping The Same Hairdo
It is going to be boring if you sport the same hairstyle all your life. Every now and then, you should switch up the color or length. A hairstyle can be what it takes to make you seem like a new guy or gal.
Keeping The Same Hairdo
Minis
It is a good idea to avoid “mini” clothes as you grow older. If you are an older woman, you should not get anything higher than above your knees. This is the way to go to avoid looking tacky or inappropriate.
Minis
Pieces With A Story
A dress might have sentimental value, but this is not enough reason to wear it. If it is too big and baggy, you can always have it hemmed or converted into another piece of clothing. You do not need to walk around in an unflattering outfit just because you donned it for a special event once upon a time.
Pieces With A Story
Trendy Sunglasses
Different sunglasses style become popular during different eras. However, you should not wear something just because it is trendy. These days, people seem to like dark and square frames. However, those will highlight your wrinkles and eye bags. It is more flattering to wear a lighter pair.
Trendy Sunglasses
Dark Lipstick
Dark lipsticks will highlight all the lines on your face. Lighter shades are good at accentuating your pout if you do not want to draw attention to cracks and crevices. If you are enamored with dark red shades, you should always exfoliate your lips to make it smoother.
Dark Lipstick
Bad Color Choices
Different colors work on different skin tones. If your skin has a cool undertone, you would look good in cooler colors such as greys and blues. If your skin has a warm undertone, warm colors like yellows and reds will flatter your complexion. Follow these guidelines if you do not want to look washed out.
Bad Color Choices
Not Showing Your Neck
A lot of people assume that a turtleneck will do a good job of hiding your wrinkles, but this is not true. This neckline can also make you feel hot and constricted. You should get clothes with v-neck or scoop necklines instead. A collared shirt also works if you want to look more modest.
Not Showing Your Neck
All Black Everything
Black can make you look slim. Everyone knows this! However, it has a tendency to make you look washed out as well. Skin tends to lighten as you grow older, so you should avoid it if you are an older person. You should wear a red shirt beneath a black jacket to make your skin pop out more.
All Black Everything
Tweed
Tweed can instantly make you look 10 years older! It is a good material if you are a 90-year-old or a kid but not if you are anywhere in between. If you plan to don menswear, houndstooth and pinstripes are more flattering.
Tweed
Resisting Denim
On the other hand, denim is a material that will make you seem younger. A dark wash would work if you want to hide certain areas of your body. It is also easier to dress up, especially if you pair it with a blazer or heels.
Resisting Denim
Chunky Jewelry
Costume jewelry is a good way to say, “I’m old.” The fad is outdated, so stay away from chunky bubble pieces if you want to seem young. Bar necklaces and small stud earrings are the way to go!
Chunky Jewelry
Stretchy Jeans
Even though stretchy pants are comfy, they might not work on you if you do not look like a supermodel. They might make you look lumpy. To make your silhouette look better, get jeans with 2% elastic fiber.
Stretchy Jeans
Nothing Tight
Tight clothing can shed years off of your age, although baggy clothes do the exact opposite. The truth is that you do not need form-fitting clothes to look good. You just need to wear clothes true to your size!
Nothing Tight
Chunky Sneakers
Chunky booties, heels, and sneakers have seen a resurgence, but they tend to make you look older and even heavier. Sleeker shoes are much more flattering. Go put on kitten heels or ankle strap flats instead. It would be a good idea to steer clear of Fila disruptors.
Chunky Sneakers
Too Trendy
We like trendy clothing, but you should not go overboard with it. As soon as a trend is out of style, you should let it go. If you wear something that was popular last year, you will only look tacky and old. You should invest in classic trends such as plaid and leather instead. They are also much easier to style!
Too Trendy
Jacket Around The Waist
Around 20 years ago, it was trendy to tie your jacket or outerwear around your waist. It might make it easier to bring your flannel or coat with you, but it tends to make your waist or hips seem bigger. If you are ever in this situation, you can simply drape your outerwear over your shoulders.
Jacket Around The Waist
Tanning
Tanning outside can damage your skin a lot. Even though you will look healthy and glowing, your skin will punish you for it 25 years later. Tanning can lead to sunspots and wrinkles, which are tell-tale signs of aging. Do not worry because you can still get a summery glow with the help of tanning products. This method is much easier and healthier anyway.
Tanning
Flowery Prints
Florals can improve your outfit every here and there. However, it is only good for statement pieces and nothing more. Floral tends to make you look older. If you want to put on a floral dress, it should be tailored to your figure. These two ladies definitely got it right with their flowery pieces.
Flowery Prints
Split Ends
Long hair will make you seem older than you really are. Do you want to maintain a youthful appearance? If this is the case, you should never forget to get haircuts on the regular. This will give you a fuller style and ensure that there are no dead or split ends.
Split Ends
Too Much Blush
If you want your blush to look good, you need to execute it perfectly. You will only look older if you put it on the wrong spot or smear too much. Blush is supposed to be faint and subtle. It is the exact opposite of a red lip! If you put too much on, you should get a beauty blender or a tissue to make it more natural.
Too Much Blush
Only Wearing Flats
Heels might not be the comfiest, but flats can make you look like a grandmother. You can do no wrong by wearing some heels. It is a good thing that there are new styles that combine style and comfort. Booties and boots with kitten or short, thick heels have seen a resurgence, which is great!
Only Wearing Flats
Logos For All To See
“I’m trying too hard.” That is what your style says if you wear logo clothing. No matter how old you are, it is not a good look. It is rather attention-seeking and makes you stand out. You should buy brand clothes for the style and not for the name of the designer.
Logos For All To See
Long Skirts
Hemlines tend to lengthen the older you get, but you can at least do it gracefully. However, it can backfire and just make you seem frumpy. This is not going to be a problem if you are tall or wear boots and high heels. Proper proportions happen to be the key to fashion.
Long Skirts
Slouchy And Slouchy
We like to stand by one rule: tight bottoms should go with loose tops and vice-versa. This is the simplest guideline you can follow if you do not want to look sloppy or frumpy. It is not hard to keep in mind, is it?
Slouchy And Slouchy
Not Showing Your Waist
Loose clothing does not cover bulges and flaws. It will just make you seem bigger and even make you look like a garbage bag. You can add shape to a getup by putting on a belt. Don’t be afraid to show it off!
Not Showing Your Waist
Heavy Black Eye Makeup
Do not just pile on thick black eyeliner if you want to highlight your eyes. After all, doing so will just draw attention to your wrinkles. A lighter color liner, such as gray, brown and olive green, will do the trick! It will be a more flattering look, that is for sure.
Heavy Black Eye Makeup
Clothes That Aren’t Tailored
Unaltered clothes do not look good, period. Even though it can be pricey to have your clothes altered, it would not cost over $35 to get a shirt darted or a jacket taken in. A local dry cleaner can help you out!
Clothes That Aren’t Tailored
Drugstore Reading Glasses
The older you get, the worse your eyesight gets. However, you should stay away from those reading glasses at the drugstore. You should flatter your face with bold and big frames instead of skinny ones.
Drugstore Reading Glasses
Bras That Don’t Fit
You should always wear bras that fit you well. The right bra size will flatter your figure so much more. In this day and age, you can find something that will have style, support, and comfort. Trust us, there is nothing that will make a woman seem older than saggy boobs.
Bras That Don’t Fit
Chunky Heels
Chunky heels are fine at black-tie events, but they are hard to pull off without looking outdated at any other time. Do you want to wear heels? You should go for a point heel since they are more flattering.
Chunky Heels
Silk Scarves
If you have started noticing wrinkles and lines on your neck, you should avoid wearing a silk neck scarf. Doing so will just make people look at them more. They tend to make your top half look heavier as well.
Silk Scarves
Pearls
Pearls can add years to any person. Even if you are attending a charity ball, you should leave them at home instead. If you want to look timeless and elegant, you should opt for silver accessories instead.
Pearls
Boot-Cut Jeans
Boot-cut jeans can make you seem short and squat, so it is best to dump them. It is not something that anyone wants. Slim-fitting jeans do a better job of slimming your figure and flattering your bottom half.
Boot Cut Jeans
Solar Shield Sunglasses
A pair of Solar Shield sunglasses simply screams, “I’m old.” They are, to put it simply, huge and ugly. Even though they can block out the sun better than other pairs, they just do not look good on anyone.
Solar Shield Sunglasses
Transition Glasses
Transition glasses might be convenient and useful, but they can make you look so much older. Besides, who wants to wear sunglasses indoors? Trust us, they are tackier than any glasses have a right to be.
Transition Glasses
Jean Sets
Jean sets used to be big in the past, although times have rendered them obsolete. If you wear a matching black-wash jacket and pants, you will only look older. You must pick one or the other!
Jean Sets
A Huge Wallet
A huge wallet is yet another thing that will add years to your age. You do not really have to put your pen, credit cards, and photos of your grandchildren in a single place. It is a better idea to keep nothing more than your cards and some cash in your wallet.
A Huge Wallet
Jewelry Sets
We want you to stop if you are still purchasing matching jewelry sets in this day and age. Trust us, you do not have to match your ring, bracelet, necklace, and earrings. This will make you seem boring and older. You should mix and match metallic jewelry instead!
Jewelry Sets
Jeans & Running Sneakers
Jeans and running sneakers never made a good combination. You should never put these two things in a single outfit. Moms and dads might wear them all the time, but who wants to look like their parents?
Jeans & Running Sneakers
High Socks & Shorts
If you have shorts on, you should not wear high socks. You should stick to low socks that end at the top of your shoes. Of course, feel free to do so if you want everyone to know that you have no style at all.
High Socks & Shorts
Short Haircut
Short haircuts have a tendency to make women look older. Longer styles are better if you want to draw attention away from your face. Pixie cuts and bobs would not help with this! At the very least, do us a favor by not getting that horrible chop that Kate Gosselin did.
Short Haircut
Elastic Waist Pants
These days, it is not hard to look for yoga clothes that are comfy. Elastic waist pants should have been rendered obsolete by this point. If you want to look sporty, you should wear yoga pants or “athleisure.”
Elastic Waist Pants
Old Ties
“Gone are the days of the wide, stripped 1970s tie or the 1980s skinny ties. Instead, wear a trendy tie such as a current floral print to appear hip and youthful,” explained networking expert Jill Merriman.
Old Ties
Eyeglass Chains
Why on earth would anyone still wear eyeglasses with chains on them? It is time to get rid of your pair if you have one! As a rule of thumb, you should always have your glasses on your face or in the bag.
Eyeglass Chains
Wrong Color Makeup
If you want to get rid of any youthful glow, you should put on foundation and bronzer in the wrong shade. It just makes you seem ashy and gets rid of your natural glow. Ask for help at a makeup counter!
Wrong Color Makeup
Glitter Overload
Glitter is only allowed if you are a teen. If your eyes and skin are more mature, you should avoid using any glittery eyeshadow. The sparkles just bring attention to your fine lines and wrinkles, after all.
Glitter Overload
Blue Eyeshadow
Wearing blue eyeshadow in any shade will make you seem older. Do you want to lighten up your look and eyes? If so, your best bet would be to wear nude colors. Go for beiges, greys, and tans next time!
Blue Eyeshadow
Overdrawn Lips
Kylie Jenner loves heavily lined lips, but this look won’t flatter all of us. It is not hard to get this style wrong, so you should flatter your natural features instead. Trust us, there is no need to go overboard!
Overdrawn Lips
Dangly Earrings
Dangly earrings will draw attention to an area that a lot of older women want to hide. This is a look meant for teens and young ladies, so it is best to avoid it after you reach a certain age.
Dangly Earrings
Locket Necklaces
A locket necklace will look sweet on an 8-year-old girl, but this is not going to flatter anyone in their fifties. After all, why bother doing this when you can put your partner’s photo on your phone? You can also put it in a picture frame instead.
Locket Necklaces
Cargo Shorts
Cargo shorts just do not look good no matter how hard you try. The extra pockets can come in handy every now and then, but your water bottle and flashlight should not be in your thigh pocket.
Cargo Shorts