40 Fashion Do's and Don'ts That Make People Seem Older Than They Are

This article appeared in thefashionball.com and has been published here with permission.

Everyone has a unique aim with the way that they dress. Some people love to show off their fun side, prove their professionalism, or even create a number of exciting illusions. If your aim is to try and look a little younger or you just don't want to look any older than you are, these tips might just be what you're looking for!

Don't: Worry About "Dressing Your Age"

There's a lot of advice out there about what people should wear in their specific age ranges. No one said styles had a maximum age limit, though.

Don't: Worry About "Dressing Your Age"
Don't: Worry About "Dressing Your Age"

Fashion is all about expressing your individuality and sometimes that might not match with what you think people expect you to dress like. If you like a style popular in an age range a decade below you, it's not all that unreasonable to give these styles a try!

Do: Shake Up Your Style

When you find something you love in fashion, it's easy to lean toward that trend from then on. Knowing what you like isn't always a bad thing.

Do: Shake Up Your Style
Do: Shake Up Your Style

If your aim is to look younger, though, experimenting with your style can help out quite a bit. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to keep up with all of the latest trends. It just means it can help to have a more dynamic style and modernize different elements of your wardrobe.

Don't: Wear All Black

Black is an often-used color in fashion. After all, it's been described as everything from neutral, to bold, to slimming. It definitely has its place in a wardrobe.

Don't: Wear All Black
Don't: Wear All Black

If you're trying to create a younger appearance, though, all black may start to work against you over time. This doesn't mean you have to get rid of your favorite outfits. You can brighten them up a little bit with a bold-toned accessory, like a bright jacket, or even play with more vibrant makeup.

Do: Try Out Matte Eye Shadow

Speaking of makeup, there are a few things you can do to help create a more youthful appearance. For instance, you might want to try out some matte eyeshadow.

Do: Try Out Matte Eye Shadow
Do: Try Out Matte Eye Shadow

There's nothing wrong with glittery eye shadow. Those sparkles can really catch the light! For this purpose, though, sparkling eye shadow falls short because it has a way of defining your wrinkles as it settles in. If you want to show off your natural wrinkles, perfect! But if you're trying to look a little younger, matte eyeshadow has this effect.