So today's fashion tips are on how to not to look older than we are. I'm posting a couple and then linking the rest. Enjoy!
12 Fashion Mistakes That Make You Look Older
You've ditched the mom
jeans, but there are several other ways your wardrobe might not be
doing you any favors. Here are a dozen things to look out for.
By Pamela Masin
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You Took the Song "Paint It, Black" Literally
Black does wonders for trimming a figure and is appropriate
for almost every occasion, but as women get older, their skin tends to
become paler—and wearing black can create a harsh contrast that
emphasizes wrinkles and calls attention to dark shadows under the chin
and around the eyes. Add a bright accessory like a scarf or a statement
necklace—any pop of color will lessen the washed-out effect, says Lauren
Rothman, the founder of
StyleAuteur.com and author of
Style Bible: What to Wear to Work.
She also suggests shopping for earthy neutrals—like cocoa, olive, camel
or gray—which are subdued but still add contrast. Also, jewel tones are
a color group that flatters most women. Here's a way to
find which works best with your skin tone.
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You're Hiding Out
If you're trying to cover your hips, arms or stomach
underneath a shapeless blazer, you're actually making yourself look
heavier, says
Anita Kealey, a
Custom Tailor & Designers Association
master. A well-cut jacket that nips in at the waist and is shorter in
length showcases the most flattering parts of your figure and creates a
smooth line down your torso.
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Your Skirt Length Is Moving Down, Down, Down
Just because your age is increasing doesn't mean your
hemline has to as well. A skirt that grazes close to your ankles may
hide slightly saggy knees, but it also tends to make women look wider
and frumpier. Rothman says to find the most flattering skirt length for
your shape, look in the mirror and note the slimmest part of the area
around your knee—right above, right below or in the middle—and that's
where your hemline should hit. If you want more coverage, try a
form-fitting midiskirt, which comes to the middle of your calf. This is a
tricky length, so use our
guide to finding the right midi hemline for your height.
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You've Got Your Bra on the Wrong Hook
"The wrong-size bra makes you look shorter, older and heavier," says Linda "the Bra Lady" Becker, owner of
Linda's Bra Salons.
The clasp should be on the loosest hook to begin with and made tighter
as the bra stretches over time. "When it is on the tightest hook—that's
when you know you need a new bra," says Becker. Since breast size
fluctuates—due to weight gain, weight loss and hormonal changes—Becker
suggests going for a fitting once a year and buying a new bra every six
to eight months.
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Your Jeans Have Too Much Stretch
Stretch denim is a gift to women who shop for both comfort
and style, but erring on the side of too much comfort can lead to
lumpiness. "It's best to look for jeans with 2 percent elastic fiber,"
says Rothman. On the care label, you'll see Lycra, spandex or elastane.
The right jeans will follow your silhouette, have enough stretch so that
your legs won't look as if they're fighting to break free from your
pants and, unlike denim with 4 percent or more elastic fiber, won't sag
at the tush.
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Your Glasses Are Too Geek Chic
Dark, thick frames underscore wrinkles and under-eye shadows.
Lawrence Zarian, style expert and spokesman for the
Vision Council's Eyecessorize fashion eyewear campaign,
suggests delicate plastic frames that have a bit of sparkle or jewel
embellishment. These will reflect light. Another approach? Experiment
with neon colors—on the inside of glasses' arms—which has the same
brightening effect. One more thing: "Most women try to camouflage bags
under their eyes or wrinkles on their face with bigger frames, but the
older you get, the smaller and more delicate your frames should be,"
says Zarian. Find the best frames for your face with
this O guide.
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