It is awesome to get older because you are more confident and you know who you are and you finally stop caring so much about what other people think. But here is the thing about style sticking to the same looks you wore twenty years ago or ignoring new trends completely can actually make you look way older than you feel inside. It’s not about buying those flashy things that young guys wear, it is really about subtle updates and making sure your clothes actually fit you right. Getting rid of these ten small style mistakes is the easiest and cheapest way to look sharper more current and effortlessly younger than your actual age.
Wearing Clothes That Are Too Baggy
Oversized clothes and suits or super baggy trousers used to be trendy but now they just swallow your frame and hide your posture. Clothes should gently skim your body not restrict it but never ever should they look sloppy or ill-fitting.
Holding Onto Square-Toed Shoes
Stop wearing those square-toed dress shoes that were big around 2000. They look old and instantly date you. Try a sleeker shoe. A rounded toe looks clean and way more modern than those bulky ones.
Using Outdated Eyeglass Frames
Your glasses are right on your face and if they are those small, too-narrow metal frames or an old plastic style they are instantly aging your whole look. Try updating your eyewear every few years with frames that are contemporary and fit your face shape better.
Wearing Worn-Out Favorite Pieces
That faded graphic tee from college or the favorite polo with the frayed collar is not charming, they are just making you look neglected and older. Audit your closet and toss anything that is stretched out and faded or has holes because fresh basics are key.
Ignoring Proper Grooming
Letting your nose hair, your ear hair or those wiry bushy eyebrows go untamed is a huge signal of neglect not maturity. This is the simplest fix so invest in a trimmer and tweezers or just ask your barber to handle it all for you.
Using Bulky Back-Pocket Wallets
Stop carrying a huge wallet in your back pocket. It distorts your pants and makes your look unbalanced. Just get a slim, flat front-pocket wallet. It will look tidier and feel better too, especially when you are sitting.
Choosing Shiny, Synthetic Shirts
Ditch those very shiny, synthetic shirts. They look cheap and totally old-fashioned, you know. Stick to high-quality natural stuff, like cotton or linen. Those fabrics look sharper and they feel so much better to wear daily.
Trying To Cover Up Gray Hair
Attempting to dye your gray hair back to its original color usually ends up looking very fake and noticeable which ironically just makes you look older. Embrace the salt and pepper look which is classic and conveys confidence and wisdom.
Wearing Baseball Caps All The Time
If you are wearing a baseball cap constantly maybe to hide thinning hair or baldness, it can actually draw attention to the fact that you are trying to hide something. A proper haircut that suits your current hair is a much sharper choice.
Dressing Formally All the Time
Always wearing a suit and tie adds years to your look. Try to balance it out. A cool blazer, dark jeans, and a simple tee is a modern, much better look for you.
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