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Wearing the same thing repeatedly makes getting dressed in the morning easy. However, if you’ve been wearing the same styles for years, your clothes may be aging you! The consequences of looking older can be costly personally and professionally!  Others will judge you as frumpy and outdated at work, so your ideas and contributions will be ignored. Also, you will probably be overlooked for raises and promotions. We seldom consider how our appearance and what we wear impacts our income. When you dress very casually, as if you don’t care about how you look, others will assume you won’t care about how you are treated. Remember your clothes speak a language! What are you saying about yourself? 

Changing how you dress can change your life! The good news is you can enhance your appearance by dressing differently to advance in all areas of your life. Some styles fit and flatter every body shape and take years off your look.

Let’s evaluate your wardrobe and replace these 10 pieces with an updated style to make you look instantly younger!  

1. Trade your long boxy blazer for a short, fitted jacket.

The extra fabric and length of the baggy blazer make you look larger. A shorter jacket with princess seams to define your waist that hits mid-hip is more flattering and youthful. Consider ditching the classic black wool blazer for a more modern alternative like a collarless or moto jacket in a bright color.

2. Trade your giant floral print tops for a more muted tee or sweater to appear younger. 

The floral patterns and colors are often garish and overdone, which draws attention to the top rather than the woman wearing it. Also, the flowy, baggy style hides your silhouette and adds extra pounds.  Select a muted tee or sweater cut closer to the body for a flattering, slimmer look. A pop of color can be added with an accessory.

3. Trade-in your running shoes for white sneakers.

Wear running shoes only when you are running! A white sneaker is perfect for all other activities, especially walking. Kate Middleton wears a white leather tennis shoe, Superga, with casual outfits. White sneakers make your foot seem narrower and are on-trend.

4. Trade your black, pleated pants for  sleek, straight-legged pants to be fashionable.

The pleats make your tummy more noticeable rather than hiding it. Pants with straight legs and a flat front with pockets that stick out on the sides flatter all figure types. The latest pants are ankle length, but they can hit the top of your shoe if you prefer. 

5. Trade your clunky, comfort shoes for a comfortable, stylish pair.

I’m not suggesting wearing a super high heel, but a low heel elevates your appearance and makes you look younger. If flats are a must, select stylish ones rather than the wide, orthopedic look that ages you instantly!

6. Trade wide crop pants for more fitted capris.

When we are uncomfortable wearing shorts outside the house, cropped pants seem like a good alternative when it’s hot. However, they are rectangular in shape, and all the extra fabric keeps your curves hidden. Ankle-length capris or even a little shorter look great on every figure.

7. Trade in your Dollar Store glasses for a professional pair of readers.

The colorful readers scream, I came from the Dollar Store and relegate you to the old age club. Keep these inexpensive glasses handy at home. Wear a professional pair of readers to look pulled together and younger when you leave the house. Also, they can be ordered with blue blocking filters.

8. Trade in the mom jeans for figure flattering jeans.

Mom jeans draw a line across the middle of your stomach, which cuts you in half visually and emphasizes your hips and your butt. Higherwaisted jeans that show off your curves are flattering. Many brands, such as Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ), are available for the mature women. Jeans are so popular, and the indigo blue or black can be dressed up, so it pays to invest in the right pair. 

9. Trade in the long ponytail for a stylish hairdo that you can maintain.

Camouflage frown lines or forehead wrinkles with bangs or a feathered fringe. A shortish feathered haircut or a jawline bob will gently disguise your chin and take years off your actual age. 

10. Trade in your sets for mix and match accessories. 

Trade in your sets for mix and match accessories. Matching your handbag to your shows is old school.  Avoid matching jewelry sets and break up your look with stylish, standalone pieces such as gold hoops with a Hermes bracelet. Mixing metals also adds interest and creates a younger vibe. 
Keep people guessing about your age with these fashion tips and style swaps that turn back the clock! What strategies are you already using? Please share a tip that you plan to put into action.

 

 

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