20 fashion mistakes that make women look much older
A lot of things change when people age. And to hide those changes, most of them change their styles or use makeup to hopefully look better with their age.
Unfortunately, makeup doesn’t solve anything. In fact, it can make your appearance worse, particularly if you’re doing it the wrong way.
To help you look as if you’re aging gracefully, here are 20 of the fashion trends you should completely avoid:
1. Thin eyebrows
Thin eyebrows, particularly those with thicker sections at the front of the brow, don’t really look flattering for anyone. It might have been a trend back in the ’90s but that’s definitely no longer the case. It makes your brows the highlight or focus of your face for really wrong reasons. Stick with fuller brows since they can make you look more youthful.
2. Wearing the same old haircut
If you’ve been wearing the same hairstyle for the last 20 years, consider this a sign to get a new haircut. There are more recent cuts that will look really good on you.
3. Wearing really large accessories
Massive costume jewelry will make you look older than your age. Choose something small but classy.
4. Getting fake tans
Fake tan can damage your skin and speed up its aging process. It won’t be long before you see wrinkles and age spots on your skin. Plus, fake tans don’t always look natural.
5. Applying too much blush
A hint of blush is good in achieving that natural youthful glow. However, if you apply more than what’s necessary, you may just end up looking like you’ve spent so many hours under the sun.
6. Wearing a very loose dress
A loose dress might be comfortable to wear but it can be very unflattering. If you want to have more definition, wear a belt!
7. Cardigan
Not everyone looks good when wearing cardigans. In fact, they can make one look old.
8. Old glasses
When you age, your vision changes and you’ll have to wear eyeglasses to correct it. Now, in picking your eyewear, it’s important to pick the right frames. Make sure that they won’t make you look older than you really are.
9. Shoulder pads
Shoulder pads used to be trendy during the 80s. If you are still wearing them now, it’s high time you change your fashion style.
10. Shiny makeup
There’s nothing wrong with wearing shiny and shimmery makeup. However, if you have wrinkles on your face, they could make them more obvious.
11. Wearing all black
With no other colors or patterns, it’s easy to look too plain and boring with an all-black outfit. Try to mix it up and wear clothes of a different color just to break the monotony.
12. Not starting a skincare routine
Your skin can easily tell your age. And without a proper skincare routine, it may even make you look older than you actually are. Start with finding the right products for your skin type and be consistent in using them.
13. Wearing long sleeves and big jackets
Wearing long sleeves during the cold season is reasonable. However, if you wear them during the summer, it will just create the impression that you’re trying to hide something. It’ll make people think about what’s probably behind the baggy attire.
14. Dark eyeliner
Dark liners can weigh down your face. And if there’s smudging and smearing, it’s hard to look good. They can even settle on the fine lines under your eyes.
15. Dark lipstick
Apart from dark and heavy liners, you should also avoid wearing dark lipstick. When you’re older, your lips become thin and dry. Dark lip colors can just highlight the problem.
16. Long skirts
Really long skirts aren’t for everyone. The shapeless ones, for example, can be unflattering for most people.
17. Really long hair
When you’re young, having long healthy hair can make you look extra youthful. However, if you’re older, super long hair can just add extra years to your look.
18. Powdered makeup
Powdered makeup can just settle into your fine lines. Instead of using this kind of makeup, get a tinted moisturizer. A light foundation works well, too.
19. Jeggings
They might look cute but they can easily highlight your bumps. Instead of wearing these in public, get a nice pair of jeans.
20. Huge floral patterns
Floral patterns are lovely when they are the right size. If you wear clothes with really large floral patterns, you’re showing off that ‘grandma vibe’.
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