As time ticks by it is important to consistently update your look to avoid appearing older. Looking younger doesn't mean borrowing clothes from your teenage daughter's closet, any more than you would want to wear an elastic waistband. Instead of trying to recreate your lost youth, follow these tips to look younger.
Wear clothes that fit: Many women make the mistake of wearing clothes that are too tight, leading to unsightly bulges. Just because you can get them on and close them, doesn't mean that they fit. Go up a size when it comes to pants and make sure that your top isn't so clingy that it reveals "bra overhang" in the back. Smoothly fitting clothes accentuate your body, but tight clothing shows off your flaws.
Change up your makeup. In your teens and twenties and even up to your thirties, you can wear dark colors, black eyeliner and bright eyeshadow. But as the face changes with age, dark colors tend to look harsher, sinking into fine lines and wrinkles, while bright colors simply look silly. Now that you are of "a certain age," lighten up on the makeup. You can still use lots of mascara, or natural looking eyelash extensions, but opt for natural shades of brown and gray instead of heavy blacks. Choice of lipstick should also change. Glosses can help deflect attention from wrinkly lips, and even smooth them out temporarily. However, traditional lipsticks tend to dry lips out, showing every wrinkle and making them appear smaller. Stick to lighter shades of lipstick, and you'll look younger instantly.
Get a haircut. Unusually long hair past a certain age can start to look pretty silly, especially if it’s so long that it has begun to fry. You don't have to give up all of your length just because you've had another birthday, but keep hair around your shoulders, or slightly above. Many women have also found bangs to be a visual fountain of youth. Rather than a cut that runs straight across to hover above the brows, try a longer, more up-to-date sideswept bang. This will highlight the eyes and draw attention away from fine lines and wrinkles.
Pay a visit to a dermatologist. You may find that as you age your skin's needs have changed. A dermatologist can determine what skincare will work best for you. Whether you suffer an outbreak of adult acne or rosacea, a prescription medication is likely more beneficial than the over-the-counter product you used as a teen. Dermatologists may also recommend a chemical peel or laser treatment to help with "age spots” that may be creeping on your face or the back of your hands.
If all else fails, plastic surgery may help. A plastic surgeon can help you determine whether a non-invasive injection or a minor procedure can help you feel better about yourself and your appearance. Be sure to be patient in finding a doctor that you are comfortable with.
Following these tips won't actually help you travel back in time, but they will definitely help you look like you once did.
Wear clothes that fit: Many women make the mistake of wearing clothes that are too tight, leading to unsightly bulges. Just because you can get them on and close them, doesn't mean that they fit. Go up a size when it comes to pants and make sure that your top isn't so clingy that it reveals "bra overhang" in the back. Smoothly fitting clothes accentuate your body, but tight clothing shows off your flaws.
Change up your makeup. In your teens and twenties and even up to your thirties, you can wear dark colors, black eyeliner and bright eyeshadow. But as the face changes with age, dark colors tend to look harsher, sinking into fine lines and wrinkles, while bright colors simply look silly. Now that you are of "a certain age," lighten up on the makeup. You can still use lots of mascara, or natural looking eyelash extensions, but opt for natural shades of brown and gray instead of heavy blacks. Choice of lipstick should also change. Glosses can help deflect attention from wrinkly lips, and even smooth them out temporarily. However, traditional lipsticks tend to dry lips out, showing every wrinkle and making them appear smaller. Stick to lighter shades of lipstick, and you'll look younger instantly.
Get a haircut. Unusually long hair past a certain age can start to look pretty silly, especially if it’s so long that it has begun to fry. You don't have to give up all of your length just because you've had another birthday, but keep hair around your shoulders, or slightly above. Many women have also found bangs to be a visual fountain of youth. Rather than a cut that runs straight across to hover above the brows, try a longer, more up-to-date sideswept bang. This will highlight the eyes and draw attention away from fine lines and wrinkles.
Pay a visit to a dermatologist. You may find that as you age your skin's needs have changed. A dermatologist can determine what skincare will work best for you. Whether you suffer an outbreak of adult acne or rosacea, a prescription medication is likely more beneficial than the over-the-counter product you used as a teen. Dermatologists may also recommend a chemical peel or laser treatment to help with "age spots” that may be creeping on your face or the back of your hands.
If all else fails, plastic surgery may help. A plastic surgeon can help you determine whether a non-invasive injection or a minor procedure can help you feel better about yourself and your appearance. Be sure to be patient in finding a doctor that you are comfortable with.
Following these tips won't actually help you travel back in time, but they will definitely help you look like you once did.
