Watch out!
These clothes make you look older than your age
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Styling tips: Colorful sneakers, printed hoodies, etc. exude youthfulness. But there are also items of clothing that immediately make the wearer appear older than he or she is. We’ll tell you what they are.
Garments speak their own language. They themselves and the way they are combined with other pieces to create a style often say a lot about the wearer. Or so we think, right?!
Are you one of those people who want to send a certain message with your style or do you pull your clothes out of the closet randomly in the morning? In any case, the fact is that there are items of clothing that make us appear younger or older than we actually are. And there’s more: If you look a little older because of your clothes, you can often radiate more seriousness. Do you want that? Or maybe you definitely don’t want to appear older than you are? Then you can get an overview here of which items of clothing make you appear older.
Styling tips: 5 pieces of clothing that will instantly make you look older than you are
1. Cardigan or twin set
In order to still appear a little upbeat and young despite this piece of clothing, you should, if possible, wear items of clothing that form a drastic contrast. Destroyed jeans or sexy leather-look trousers would be conceivable here. Striking statement pieces of jewelry such as necklaces or earrings could also “save” something here.
2. Tweed
Garments made from this material sometimes look really great on influencers and fashionistas. But you shouldn’t underestimate the effect and the challenge of styling these pieces. Combined simply and indiscriminately with other ordinary items from your closet, tweed can quickly appear very old-fashioned and unfashionable. Rescue: Combine with sturdy boots or metallic pieces.
3. Skin-colored nylon stockings
They were really in in the 80s, but let’s be honest: these tights didn’t really suit anyone. The worst thing is when the tights also have a noticeable shimmer. That seems really old-fashioned and unflattering. In this case, it is better to use opaque black tights or – in summer – the natural look with well-groomed bare legs.
4. Chunky pumps
Pumps with a delicate base and small points can enhance any outfit. However, caution is advised when it comes to special pump variants with a clumsy block heel, which tend to be round and chunky overall. This is by no means advantageous and quickly appears very “slippery”.
Do you have shoes like these in your closet and would you like to wear them because they are so comfortable? Then definitely wear them with casual long boyfriend jeans. Just not with a suit or a tight skirt – possibly made of tweed!
5. Oversized garments
Even if the trend for oversized pieces continues unabated, this style doesn’t suit everyone. Pieces with wild patterns in folklore style or animal print can quickly make the wearer appear older. This may be because they give the impression that the wearer wants to hide something or doesn’t dare to wear tighter clothing.