It turns out that clothing can indeed take off a few years and give confidence. And confidence is the key to success. Let's find out what tricks will give your appearance more freshness.
Clothing Color
The biggest mistake women over 40 make is an unsuccessful color palette in their wardrobe. There is a division into two extremes: one group of women dresses in gray and unremarkable styles, while the other wears neon with rhinestones. Such extremes always age and look ridiculous. It is better to avoid acidic colors, as they are also extremely difficult to combine with each other.
However, it is not worth giving up bright, saturated shades. You can choose turquoise or coral.
By the way, blue is very refreshing. Almost any type can find a suitable shade of blue: from bright sky blue to cold with a metallic sheen.
Be cautious with purple. The right shade will give you nobility, while the wrong one will age you. For example, lilac-purple shades and wisteria will “reduce” your age, while plum and grape can add a couple of years.
Black has always been considered elegant and slimming, but if black predominates in the outfit, it can age you. Dark shades can emphasize wrinkles, worsen complexion, and highlight flaws. It is advisable to dilute black with a light top or accessories.
If you are tired of the dull combination of black bottoms and white tops, replace white with cream shades. Mustard, beige, and emerald also add nobility and often combine well with each other.
Prints
Choosing a print should be done carefully. Large checks or wide stripes in all colors of the rainbow, combining different prints at the same time — all of this can look comical. A dress with birds or a t-shirt with pineapples is also better left for teenagers.
The most aging are long skirts in gypsy colors, which the older generation loves so much. Leopard from head to toe, large checks can also add age, especially if the leopard “decorates” shiny synthetic fabric, and the check is combined with dense, coarse fabric.
The Main Thing – Minimalism
It is worth noting that minimalism in clothing always makes a person look younger, while a large number of details complicates and clutters the look. In your wardrobe, you should have at least a couple of perfectly fitting jeans or trousers, preferably of a classic cut. Tapered bottoms do not suit everyone. Prefer darker colors.
It is better to avoid ripped jeans, as after 45 they can create the impression that you bought them in your youth and continue to wear them. A sense of proportion speaks of the taste of their owner.
A minimal amount of accessories that match your style will complement your look. Ruffles, bows, sequins, and other decorative elements should be used sparingly; otherwise, you risk turning into a peacock.
Choose the Right Size
Never wear tight clothing. Looking like you’ve been tied up with tight ropes is not the best option. At the same time, it is definitely not worth getting carried away with baggy clothes. If your size is up to 48, then figure-hugging clothing will look more advantageous than loose-fitting. An emphasized waist gives femininity to the figure.
Even for ladies prone to fullness, excessively loose and shapeless clothes look ridiculous and add age. Fitted dresses and tailored jackets always look winning. The main thing is not to wear jackets with shoulder pads and to choose dresses according to size.
Choosing Lingerie
Note that a well-fitted bra should support the figure, as with age even a small bust can lose its firmness. If you have a couple of extra kilograms, it is worth wearing shaping models of underwear under tight clothing.
Tights
Black opaque tights must be in your wardrobe. Such tights, combined with black shoes even on a minimal heel, elongate the silhouette. However, do not wear them in warm weather with a light dress.
Measure in Accessories
Stylists believe that there should be a minimum of jewelry, especially for everyday use. For example, a ring and earrings (two items at the same time). Bright plastic beads are unlikely to make you look younger.
Pay attention to jewelry with beautiful stones. One ring and a discreet pendant will refresh your look and give it a touch of uniqueness. Friendship bracelets or several bracelets at once are better left for experimenting schoolgirls.
Even jewelry sets are only appropriate at parties nowadays, not in everyday life. For work, you can wear, for example, a watch or one large bracelet. In the upper zone, focus either on the neck or on the ears. If the top of the clothing is a neutral shade, it can be complemented with a necklace or pendant. But do not wear something too extravagant that seems to call for a social event with a cocktail dress.
Footwear
A good and effective way to look younger and more impressive is high heels. First, they increase height, and second, they visually eliminate extra kilograms. However, not everyone can afford them. Therefore, you can look for a fashionable alternative. For example, mules or platform sandals.
Do not get carried away with sneakers, especially if you wear them in any situation without taking them off. In combination with ripped jeans, they do not always manage to make you look younger; sometimes you just look like a woman trying to look young, imitating a teenager. There is a very fine line here.
It cannot be categorically stated that after a certain age sneakers should be thrown away, but they can be replaced with oxfords or loafers.
What About the Bag?
A bag is one of those things that can give an outfit a sense of status. After 30, it is not recommended to go to work with a backpack unless it is a fashionable leather model. Also, be cautious when choosing models with many decorative elements and inscriptions.
What is best? Models made of medium or high stiffness leather, of medium size with inserts of a different color, but without screaming variety look more expensive. It has long been out of fashion to match the bag and shoes in color, and it reveals your age.
The Right Glasses
Super trendy frames and tinted colored lenses are not an option for women who want to look younger than their years. They can draw excessive attention to your face and… your age-related changes, wrinkles. An infallible choice would be classic-shaped frames like cat eyes, aviators, and the shades of frames - ruby, amber, anthracite, emerald. Remove wrinkled fabric scarves from your face; it is better to wear silk.
