Fashion Trends That Most People Don’t Know Are Aging Them
Tan, Shiny Pantyhose
Here’s the thing, a pair of tights can either go really well with an outfit, or it can absolutely ruin the entire thing. While tights once served to make a person’s skin look younger, today, they don’t particularly do the same.
Even though tights can be a statement piece of many women’s closets, some types of pantyhose (like the really shiny ones) may do the complete opposite of what they are intended to. So going for darker colors or really see-through could be a better wardrobe option.
Dark, Heavy Eyeliner
Another fashion trend that has significantly changed over the years is the eyeliner situation. Really dark eyeliner can very quickly become heavy, making a person add years to their actual age.
For example, as the day passes and the make-up gets smudgy, the eyeliner may get stuck in certain areas that end up accentuating the fine lines and wrinkles around our eyes. Instead of covering it up, the eyeliner might do the exact opposite.
Small, Stiff Handbags
Choosing the right bag can be the perfect way to compliment an incredible outfit. But it’s important to talk about the different types of bags out there, and which type of bag we might want to stay away from.
Small, leather, and hard bags may seem convenient and fashionable, but they are way too close to being considered “grandma bags”. So if you want to avoid that, try to go for a looser bag or something that doesn’t scream “old”.
Take Off The Brooch
While it might seem like wearing a brooch may be fashionable and “vintage”, let’s be honest, it’s not really. Though we’re not in any way saying “don’t wear that brooch that was passed down several generations in your family”, we are definitely saying “wear it with caution”.
Brooches were in fashion many years decades ago, but since then it’s probably best to keep them safe and happy in your jewelry box. And if you must wear it, try to choose a smaller one that adds delicate detail to your outfit, instead of overrunning it.
Water Pants And Capris
If there is one pair of clothing that has never really made sense, it’s the famous high pair of water pants. Sure, they are comfortable and convenient, but did it ever look good? Yet, when the weather gets warmer and going to the beach becomes an option again, many folks choose to wear capris or high water pants.
This can happen because they don’t feel so comfortable with a bathing suit as you get older. Unfortunately, though, this type of pants automatically comes hand in hand with being old, so it’s best to avoid and embrace that unique body by wearing an actual and comfortable bathing suit.
Wear Those Jeans!
If there is one thing in our closets that will most probably never become out of fashion is a good pair of jeans. While different styles of jeans get in and out of fashion, a pair of good quality, tight jeans always does the job of keeping our shape accentuated.
So for those who choose to no longer wear jeans when they start getting older, you might want to start thinking about including that timeless piece of fashion in your wardrobe again. Jeans easily make one look youthful and always in trend.
Wearing Unflattering Colors
Playing with different colors of clothing can be extremely fun, but that too can be tricky. That is not to say that you’re not free to wear whatever you want, that’s a given. But if you’re trying to keep that jovial look alive, do a little bit of research.
For example, people with warmer skin tones look great in peaches, reds, golds, and corals. People with cooler skin tones, on the other hand, look much cooler with different tones of greens and blues. The best thing to do here is to experiment and see how you feel when you wear different colors of clothing.
Anything Tweed
Though tweed has been considered in fashion several times throughout history, we’d like to say that as a rule of thumb, maybe just put down the tweed. It has long been out of fashion, and to be honest, it will probably never return to the runways.
Really, the fabric choice rarely makes a person look young because it’s so heavy and serious. So if you’re thinking about a tweed outfit, maybe go for something more flattering such as suit fabrics like window panes or pinstripes.
Too Much Blush
There is no doubt that a nice amount of blush makes our face look healthy and “naturally” sun-kissed, which is something that most of us can welcome anytime. But while blush can help us achieve that youthful look, a little bit too much of it can look very old-school.
The days of wearing excessive rosy rouge are long gone, especially when our cheeks turn so pink they eventually becoming the first thing we see when we look at our faces. So unless we are looking for a ’60s throwback look, a tiny bit of blush might be a better option.
Relying On Trends Too Much
Okay, yes, we have mentioned a couple of times that keeping up with trends can’t hurt that much, but anything in excess can become bad really fast. That is, if you completely rely on new trends and make your fashion choices depending on the newest trend out there, then you might want to take a step back.
No matter how cool trends are, it is always important to consider your taste and the type of clothing that flatters you and makes you feel comfortable and beautiful. So don’t run and buy the first thing you see once a new trend is in, take your time.
