Fashion Mistakes That Make You Look Older — And How To Fix Them
And though I’m sure nothing awful has happened to you since you’ve grown up, your closet doesn’t need to be that way. Fashion is a great thing that can keep you from appearing old or dress you out in the right way, as fitting for your age, even without you ever knowing about it. And if you want to look fresher and lighter, join us as we reverse some of these outdated fashion blunders that are putting years on you — and how to get on with it in a hurry.
1. In Wearing Out-Of-Style Aunties
The Mistake: Howling into mimicking decades-old styles (shoulder pads, loose jackets, old-fashioned prints) instantly ages your look.
The Fix: Refresh your closet every three or four years. Mix classic pieces re-done, like a well-cut jacket or restyled jeans. Introduce today’s silhouettes slowly, even for classic hues in revamped lengths and sizes to stay in style without sacrificing looking trendy.
2. Over-Dressing too Conservatively
The Flub: Slobs-too-loose — i.e., baggy, boxy skirts, too-high-cut-up collars, or baggy sweaters — make you look sloppy, not bright.
The long and the short of it: The solution is that naked chic is out of the question. Dress sensibly and remain young-fashion. Define and establish your style with a belted waist or nipped-in jacket dropping to a good length below the hip. Flash flesh discreetly — a flash of shoulder, knee-length dress, or open-necked top will give a lift to a look.
3. Wearing Ill-Fitting Clothes
The Blunder: Rocking baggy and tight bottoms and tops will get unwanted attention and age you.
The Solution: Fit is key. Draping on your body, skims, and clothing look trendy. Spend money on an excellent tailor to make pieces that aren’t just adjustable. Clothes that fit emit a put-together attitude and self-assured presence — two youth presence signals.
4. Color Neglecting
The Blunder: Too dark or too black, absolutely flat colors all around are too much and will exhaust you, too, keeping in mind that your complexion will alter as you grow up.
The Cure: Spice up in glimmers of color. Jewel colors such as emerald, sapphire, and ruby can be attempted on most skin types, but not for looking for youth. Warm neutrals and pale pastels can be tolerated if you do not protest a watered-down color palette.
5. Age-Indicating Accessories
The Flaw: Sexed-up old canvas tote bags, flashy accessories, or orthopedic-shoe-style shoes can make you appear older.
The Fix: Yes, update accessories with the seasons. Replace chunky necklaces with dainty chains, and replace chunky bags with slouch crossbodies. Fashion does not need to yield to comfort — try new loafers, sneakers, or low block heels in a streamlined shape.
6. Too Much Makeup to Match the Clothes
The Blunder: Over-matching makeup to clothes or heavy pre-planned colors (such as dark lipstick with dark-colored outfits) is brutal.
The Fix: Make a move for lightning makeup that never fails. Sheer, dewy foundation, sheer eyeshadow, and flushed cheeks will illuminate your face. Less soft, but less fabulous.
7. Booting Denim Trends
The Blunder: Hanging on to old denim trends of the previous seasons — i.e., acid-wash, accessorized-to-the-max, or tacky (in the worst possible way) mom jeans — will date your overall look.
The Solution: Wear tight, thin stripes like high-straight legs, ankle crops, or wide-leg pants. Darker shades are sexier and more provocative, and frayed or vintage-bred jeans is the most potent antiauthoritarian protest of independence.
8. Wearing Functional but Aging Shoes
The Mistake: Pinching — and both — style in the name of cutting with hip orthopedic-cut shoes or square-toe loafers.
The Solution: Choose those who have a married style and comfort. Cushioned, low heels and Hipsta sneakers are the height but not of the season. Square-toe shoes must be avoided except in a hip flash of genius.
9. Not dressing your hair to your outfit
The Flub: New look and 20+ haircut is an age-doesn’t style.
The Fix: Get your haircut and sit down with a stylist and figure out what style will look best on the shape of your face for the day. Nine times out of ten, it will be a quick tweak — adding some layers or just playing with your color — to give the whole thing a refresh.
10. Too Much Matchy-Matchy Styling
The Blunder: Wearing perfectly coordinated accessories (pocketbook, belt, shoes, and jewelry overall) will overpose your photo and age you.
The Remedy: Textural, color, and print contrast for a less texty, more off-the-cuff look. Attempt a sheath dress with a denim jacket, or zip-up shoes and nice pants. Contrast is cool and classy.
Youthful doesn’t mean you’re 20 years young and wear 20-year-old clothes — youthful means looking modern, poised, and refined. Skipping over these fashion faux pas and opting for wiser, considered alterations to your wardrobe, you’ll be ready to look as young-looking on the outside as you are in here.