7 Style Errors That Make You Look Older
What to do to avoid the 'old-lady' look.
30 January 2017
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image credit: Pinterest/ Jason Laveris for Film Magic
It is what it is - we live in a youth-obsessed world. If we weren't, botox and fillers wouldn't be all the rage.
However, if you are looking for a less invasive way to look younger - avoid the following 7 mistakes.
1. Glasses
Don't get us wrong - reading glasses can look incredibly chic, they just don't make you look youthful.
2. Cardigans
It seems like the ultimate layering piece - perfect for when you want to cover up your arms. However, because a cardigan lacks structure, it can put you in the mom category almost instantly.
You are better off wearing a structured jacket or blazer.
3. Mom Jeans
How these came back in fashion is a bit of a headscratcher. They don't look good on anyone (except Kendall Jenner - but that girl would look good in a potato sack) and age you instantly.
image credit: Tumblr
4. Old lady handbags
What makes an old lady handbag? A tote style bag, preferably quilted. Major brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Marc Jacobs design old-lady bags but they are probably targeted towards old ladies. A cross-body is a great young lady bag option.
MZ Wallace - Metro quilted shell tote (image credit: Net-A-Porter)
5. Too much makeup
The pictures below say everything. Even though the picture was taken in 2016, Kim Kardashian looks so fresh and young when compared to the picture taken in 2011 in which she looks old and harsh because of excessive makeup.
image credit: Getty
6. Grey hair
We are probably going to get a lot of flak for this, but celebrities need to stop trying to make grey hair happen. It makes you look older - no matter how cool/edgy you think it looks.
Below are pictures of Nicole Richie with grey hair and blonde hair - you make the call.
image credit: Pinterest/ Jason Laveris for Film Magic
7. Tweed
It is extremely difficult to not look like Mrs. Marple when you wear tweed.
Like Denim makes you look younger, tweed makes you look older - even when it's a Dolce and Gabbana suit - as shown below.
image credit: Dolce and Gabbana (2013)
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