These Fashion Trends Will Age You

Fashion trends come and go. Some stick around longer than others and some remind us of a very specific time. Experimenting with new styles is fun and exciting but not every fleeting trend is one you want to try.

The early 2000s were a wild time for fashion. Bright colors, mismatched patterns, and lots of layers. One of the trends you might have noticed was the skirt over jeans trend. 

Some trends are better left in the past. They had their moment in the sun but no one is too sad to see them go. Harsh lip liner is one of them! The 90s were chalk-full of this dark liner/light lip combo.

We all know that black is the slimming color so it can be tempting to throw on an all-black outfit all the time! It’s easy to accessorize and matches with almost anything. But, there is such a thing as wearing too much black.

Your natural hair color is beautiful and what’s better is that it’s so uniquely you! As we age, we might feel pressured to cover up our gray with unnatural colors, but this isn’t necessary.

The late 2010s came with a whirlwind of different makeup trends. 2016 in particular, was a year of dark eyebrows, intense contour, and full coverage foundation. For those of us who aren’t makeup artists by trade, it can be difficult to keep up with all the new trends!

The big poofy hair was all the rage in the 70s and 80s so when we see this style, it reminds us of that time. So naturally, when someone rocks this style today, it ages them.

There’s a really important distinction here between clothes that are styled to be loose and clothes that are just too big. Loose-fitted clothing can be cool, edgy, and youthful. But wearing a shirt that is 2 sizes too big looks frumpy.

We all know the real enemy to our skin is the sun. Laying out in the sun will have more impact on your skin than maybe anything else. Sunscreen is key! 

In the 90s, dark eye makeup was hugely popular. Big lashes, thick eyeliner, and dark brown eyeshadow were everywhere! As we age, this kind of eye makeup can look heavy and pull down our eyes.

Flowers are beautiful and we can’t blame anyone for wanting to wear them. We get it! But floral prints are one of the trends that will age you, so you might want to forego this print if you’re looking to have a more youthful appearance. 

The best accessory you can wear is a smile! Frowning is not only a bad way to meet new people but it is also a surefire way to get frown lines. Smile lines are far more attractive and let people know you had a joyful life full of fun experiences!

Brooches were THE accessory back in the day, but they’ve gained a reputation for being somewhat gaudy and something of an eye sore. Some brooches do have sentimental value and we understand wearing them as a badge of honor on special occasions.

Overplucked eyebrows is a sad fate that so many women have fallen victim to. When the super thin eyebrow trend of the 90s and 2000s blew through, so many women plucked their eyebrows so thin that they never recovered.

It might be tempting to wear big flashy jewelry on a fancy occasion, but this kind of jewelry might not be the best option for those of us who refer a young look. The big jewels can weigh you down.

Sometimes outfits that are too “matchy matchy” can be reminiscent of the good old days when pant suits with shoulder pads were all the rage. Matching every piece of clothing you wear can age you for this reason.

There have been so many hair trends throughout the years it can be hard to keep up with what’s “in” and what’s “out”. Chunky highlights are decidedly “out”! The alternating brunette and blond stripes are not giving us the youthful look we’re trying to achieve. 

Capris are a trend that you will rarely see now-a-days but they certainly had their day in the sun. Since this trend hasn’t been popular for quite some time, this style of pants will really age you.

Don’t get us wrong, pastels can be really beautiful. It’s all about the way you style them. You might not want to wear a pastel pink shirt with a pastel green skirt with a pastel yellow sweater and pastel blue shoes.

Tweed is one of those trends that goes right along with brooches. It ages you not because of the way it looks, but rather because it is very representative of a specific time period. Some tweed styles can be very beautiful, but too much will age you.

Shoes are some of the most important accessories when putting together an outfit and they somehow manage to be the last thing most of us think about when it comes to our ensemble.

While denim might not be the most comfortable pant selection, they can bring a lot of style to an ordinary outfit. The stretchy jeans trend is one we should leave in the past. Throw those jeggings away!

One really easy way to give your face a more exuberant glow is to opt for a dewy look. Matte foundations and makeup will dry out your skin and make it appear less lively.

Funnily enough, the style of your nails can have a real impact on your overall appearance. The crazy nails are a young woman’s game. Natural, simple nails can make your hands have a youthful glow the same way makeup does for your face.

Bangs are one of those risky hairstyles that only the bravest among us have tried. Bangs can be truly beautiful and really frame your face if they’re done the right way. Blunt bangs are not the best hairstyle for a youthful look.

Extensions are a really tricky hair style. Namely, they are very expensive to upkeep if you want them to be done right. Unfortunately, they can often be done really poorly and weigh down your hair.

We’re not here to cramp anyone’s style, but the blue eyeshadow fad is one we don’t care to see again. The silver and blue tones on your eyelids can make your eyes look smaller and give your overall face an older appearance. 

Nowadays, fashion trends come and go more quickly than ever before. The internet cycles through one fad and then turns to the next. It’s hard to keep up… so don’t! Find the style you love and stick with it!

Most of us are probably familiar with the hairstyle that has come to be known as “The Karen”. This blunt bob highlights harsh angles on your face and can be unflattering on the bone structure of your face.

Over-the-top contouring was a major trend in makeup in the 2010s. People realized they could basically transform the shape of their face by using contour in the shadows of their bone structure.

While there’s nothing inherently wrong with pantyhose and they can work in the right circumstances, rocking the wrong beige or tan shade can severely age you. If you don’t like the idea of bare legs, consider a sheer option or an opaque color like black or navy.

Avoid drugstore reading glasses, which are the fastest way to accomplish that granny look. Outdated and frameless glasses are also a no-no. If you haven’t bought new frames in years, it may be time to revamp the look and go for a more updated aesthetic.

Some people avoid skirts altogether, but there’s a way to make yourself look youthful, and it comes down to picking the right skirt length. The goldilocks of skirts for avoiding an aged look is knee length.

Although some suits intentionally have a baggy look, opting for a more tailored option is the best way to look younger and more put-together. Baggy suits can be unflattering, making curves disappear and creating a dowdy look.

Some people pile on the makeup to hide their age, but the effect is often the opposite. Applying a ton of blush can add years to your appearance.

Despite how comfy it is, jersey fabric is one of those fabrics that pinpoints every lump and bump on your body. Loose jersey fabric can bunch in the wrong place and make you look older than you really are.

Ponytails are one of the most functional hairstyles out there. But even though they’re a no-fuss look, the pulled-back look can bring out lines or wrinkles that you have on your face.

This is one of the most outdated fashion trends out there, and it also ages you immensely. While some women may still try to wear short stiletto heels, it’s better to choose a blocky and square chunky heel or a full-on stiletto.

Please stop bedazzling your outfits or wearing clothing adorned with rhinestones or glitter. The Ed Hardy look is very much out; there’s a better way to add a spark to an outfit.

Horizontal stripes create an unattractive effect since they widen the appearance of the body. They can make you look heavier, which a lot of people associate with getting older. Although a horizontal stripe on a garment can look fantastic on the rack, it looks different on a body.

Unless you’ve somehow teleported back in time to the 1980s, there’s no excuse to still be wearing leg warmers. Although more subtle, modernized ones exist in neutral colors, opting for cable-knit knee-high socks is better.

Back in the day, shoulder pads used to be a power move. Today, they’re anything but. While they used to provide more support and structure to the sleeves of a shirt or jacket, that heavy padding is now very out of style.

Although those granny panties in the back of your closet might be your most comfortable undergarments, that visible panty line can pile the years on you. Now, you don’t have to wear a thong as an alternative, but there are plenty of seamless, no-show underwear options.

Just like a silk dress, a tight turtleneck will really enhance all the little aged details about us that we’re looking to hide. Although you might think a turtleneck sounds chic and is a way to cover wrinkles, it actually accentuates them.

Unless you’re dressing up as a hippie from the 60s or 70s, this psychedelic motif should not be coming back into your wardrobe. Although there are several styles from the Summer of Love that we’d be willing to revisit, this DIY trend that makes you look years older is not one of them.

Remember those bedazzled velour tracksuits that said “Juicy” and other atrocious phrases on the bum spelled out in rhinestones? If you didn’t wear one of these tight monstrosities, the alternative was a loose look that made you look like a character on The Sopranos.

There are many options for flattering jeans, from boot cuts to ankle grazers and skinny jeans. However, some people out there insist on wearing mom jeans. “Mom” jeans are thick, unsightly, and somehow make your butt look terrible.

If you still have a crimper, you must throw it in the garbage immediately. Other folks like to braid their hair overnight and then wear it out the next day to simulate waves, but let’s be honest; it just looks like a heatless crimp job.

Just like glitter and sequinned pieces of clothing, wearing fabric hair bows isn’t a good look if you’re over a certain age. If you’re older than, say, 11 years old, these decorative bows can be quite aging. 

Although oversized belts slung around the hips aren’t so terrible, huge and chunky waist belts are an unflattering trend that will make you look much older. They first arrived in the 80s and made a comeback in the early 2000s, and for some reason, people are still wearing these thick monstrosities today.