Fashion trends come and go, but the clothes you wear shouldn't make you look older than you are. In this article, we'll take a look at the outfits that age you and the combinations you should definitely avoid.
If you want to look younger or just your age, then optimizing your wardrobe should be the first priority. Here are the fashion choices you should stop making.
Too many trends to combine at once
You'd think that trendy pieces would always make you look youthful and on-trend, but nothing can do the opposite than trying to combine too many super-trendy pieces at once.
Deciding which trends to invest in can be overwhelming. So as you expand your wardrobe, consider what you can mix and match with things you already own without thinking too much. Not only will you get more use out of it, but it will also feel completely natural to your style.
- Styling-Tipp: Invest in a trendy piece of clothing and combine it with the outfits in which you feel most comfortable, giving them a current and youthful look without exaggerating.
Dressing too revealingly or all in black
While you should still be proud of your figure, flaunting it through sexy clothing will just look like you're trying too hard to find a younger version of yourself. Instead of celebrating your body with a series of crop tops and tight dresses, find clothes that complement your figure in an appropriate and grown-up way.
Outfts that make you older – Black from top to bottom: It seems like every woman has been told at some point that the chicest thing she can wear is an all-black outfit. That's not a lie, but there is a time and a place for it, and it's not a permanent option. Constantly dressing in black is a choice that makes you appear older.
- Styling Tip: Need to start wearing bright colors all the time if it doesn't feel natural to you? Not at all! If you don't feel like color, you can even mix up your look with neutral colors that aren't black. Not only will the result be more flattering, but it will also brighten your mood.
Ideas for outfits in neutral colors for women over 50can be found here!
Wearing retro clothes without a modern twist
Whether you are an older lady who wears the same clothes as before or you are a young person who wants to embrace retro style through old-fashioned combinations, the result will be the same - you will look older.
Retro fashion is a wonderful and stylish thing, but to look modern it needs a contemporary twist. In other words, for a cool and chic retro look, you don't need retro clothing, you need retro-inspired clothing.
Also read:What are the fashion mistakes that make you older? Don't ignore these!
Outfits that make you look older – Too big or too small
Clothing that just doesn't fit right is never flattering, no matter how much you love the outfit concept. Whether it's too small or too big, it's a one-way street that will make you look older and frumpy - something you don't have time for here, do you?
- Tip: Clean out your closet regularly!Cleaning out your closet once a year is good for you. But if you're hesitant about decluttering, you should start checking the contents of your clothes regularly. Remember: never keep clothes in the hope that they will fit again one day. Not only is this detrimental to your attitude, but it also takes up space for outfits that could make you feel good now.
Be sure to avoid skirts that are too long and turtlenecks
The skirt is one of the most important pieces of clothing for women, but if your skirt is too long, it can make you look older. Especially if you wear it with an oversized blazer or turtleneck. You should definitely avoid these combinations.
- Styling-Tipp: If you're aiming for a longer skirt, choose a knee-length pencil skirt. Pair it with a fitted blazer or a tucked-in shirt.
