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Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by Exjoker(m): 10:25am On Dec 02, 2014
I think some ladies here need to see this before their Christmas preparation if and only they want avoid embarrassment.


1. Tweed . While some fabrics have a
youthful vibe (like denim), tweed seems
to do the opposite because it's
associated with matronly suits. If it's a
menswear look you are after, opt for
pinstripes or oversized houndstooth
instead of tweed.
2. Reading glasses . Sure, you may need
them, but no woman ever looked
younger with little reading glasses
perched on the end of her nose. And the
chain attached to them so you always
have them at hand? That makes you
look older, too. If you must wear
reading glasses (and I need them, too)
make sure they are cute (I have a purple
pair) or fun (and I also have one pair
with crystals.)
3. Gray hair. I'm probably going to get in
big trouble here from all the women who
opt for gray hair, but the truth is it
makes you look older. And that's one
thing I don't want at this point in my
life. Maybe when I'm a senior I'll be
cooler with the idea of going gray, but
in middle age I still want to look as
young as possible. I'm not saying gray
hair can't be chic (I know many women
who look beautiful with it), I'm just
saying it never made anyone look
younger. Better options than going gray
in middle age are colors that are
flattering to your skin tones.
4. Cardigans . I like a cardigan occasionally
tied around the neck and that's about it
for middle-age women. Although it
seems like an ideal layering piece, it is
really unflattering for heavier women
because it lacks shape and structure so
lumps and bumps show. A better choice
is a jacket or blazer with some
construction (set-in sleeves, seaming, a
collar) because it offsets middle-age
spread. And whatever you do, don't tie
the cardigan around your waist because
it never hides hips, only makes them
look bigger.
5. Sensible shoes/comfort shoes. Want to
ruin a perfectly good look? Wear
comfort sandals with it. There are too
many cute shoes in the market that are
comfortable without the clunky soles
and features of so-called comfort
sandals.
6. Mom jeans. Peg-leg jeans with a high
waist – a.k.a. mom jeans – are
unflattering and outdated. It's such a
simple thing to change because every
conceivable label has a version of jeans
that work for women our age, from
affordable Lee jeans to upscale Not
Your Daughter's Jeans.
7. Any color that washes you out. One
thing that will instantly make you look
older is to wear a color that drains you
of color. For me, that means I avoid
mauves and yellows; your colors may be
different. The right colors (almost
everyone looks pretty in the right shade
of red or blue) can brighten your skin
and make you look younger.
8. Old lady handbag . Are you still carrying
that logo bag from 15 years ago?
Handbags have been a driving force of
fashion for the past decade and still
carrying an organizer bag (or worse)
can add years to your age. An updated
option would be a cute crossbody bag
or a fun leather bag.
9. Too much or too little makeup. Garish
blush and lipstick can be just as aging
as no makeup at all. If you're not sure
what still works for you, go to your local
department store or Sephora and get a
free makeover with the latest products.
New eyeshadows are sheer and
luminescent, as are lipsticks and
glosses. Learn how to apply pretty
colors with a light hand and you'll be
on the right track to wearing the perfect
makeup in middle age.
10. Socks and sneakers with anything other
than workout clothes.
Sneakers, socks
and Capri pants? Yikes. White sneakers
(except for working out) are a one-way
ticket to old lady land. I try to avoid
this outdated look by always having
updated sports shoe options on hand
(slip-on black sports mules are a good
option, so are Converse style sneakers.)
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by kozaic(f): 10:27am On Dec 02, 2014
Are u a male or female @Op?


Oga,fashion adviser..
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by Nobody: 10:30am On Dec 02, 2014
The Older the better. grin

What about keeping moustache?...
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by Nobody: 10:32am On Dec 02, 2014
lol, which one is old lady hand bag? The truth is, i still look 17 when i do this stuff grin
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by iceberylin(m): 10:44am On Dec 02, 2014
The reading glasses make them seem intelligent cheesy
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by Exjoker(m): 10:55am On Dec 02, 2014
kozaic:
Are u a male or female @Op?


Oga,fashion adviser..
I'm s'pose to know when a girl dressing is a bomb. I won't be happy if my gf dress like my grandmother
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by Exjoker(m): 10:56am On Dec 02, 2014
iceberylin:
The reading glasses make them seem intelligent cheesy
Which most of them aren't
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by iceberylin(m): 10:57am On Dec 02, 2014
Exjoker:
Which most of them aren't
Ouchhhh...thats harsh grin
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by kozaic(f): 11:06am On Dec 02, 2014
Exjoker:
I'm s'pose to know when a girl dressing is a bomb. I won't be happy if my gf dress like my grandmother




Ok.
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by Exjoker(m): 3:19pm On Dec 02, 2014
iceberylin:

Ouchhhh...thats harsh grin
Lol... I never said all of them right?
Re: Ladies: 10 Style Errors That Make You Look Older by Mprex(f): 8:36pm On Dec 02, 2014
*yawns*


old story. Give us something new pls

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