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Do you look in the mirror and feel like a frump because you know that you've let yourself go? Want to pinpoint exactly what it is that's making you look so old so you can finally do something about it? Here are seven sure signs you're looking frumpy after 50.
- You resemble a tent
Baggy clothes that hide your entire body make you look old and matronly. Show off the parts of your body you still like (for example, your bust) and cover up only the parts you don't (for example, your hips). Don't use oversized clothes as a gigantic blanket to hide behind. Switch to more fitted clothing (but not tight) to look fresh and fabulous after 50. - Yellow teeth
A big turnoff and a telltale sign of age despite how great you may look otherwise. At midlife, a set of shiny, white teeth will easily knock ten years off. These days it's simple to do with at home whiteners or dentist laser treatments that restore sex appeal. - Dated glasses
Still wearing those hokey glasses you bought ten years ago? Then it's time for an update. The trend now is to buy at least two pairs--one that is dressy and one that is casual and fun. Switch them around to look modern and fashionable. Be sure to take a stylish friend along with you when you make your choice. It's easy to get stuck in an eyeglass rut and end up buying much the same thing you had before. - Dull, uneven skin tone
As we age our skin starts to fade and years of sun damage from too much tanning begins to show up on our face the dark brown spots of midlife. You can even out your skin and restore its natural glow with cosmetic peels, and even laser resurfacing treatments. An added bonus: fine lines and wrinkles also seem to disappear as the new layer of skin is revealed. - Saggy bust
If your breasts are heading south it's time to perk them up with a good supporting bra. The older we get the more help we need to hold everything that's fallen in place. Throw out your boring white underwear. Go out on a limb and get some lingerie that is colorful and fun. Age is a state of mind and if we're feeling sexy underneath, we're going project a vibrant, youthful energy to the world. - Helmet-head hair
The most glaring sign you are stuck in the past is helmet-head hairdos like Betty and Wilma Flintstone. Don't be caught looking like this! Keep you hair, loose, soft, and shiny. To look fabulous after 50, update your style every six months and make sure your color is multidimensional not flat and phony. - Old-lady handbag and shoes
You'll look like an "old bag" if you carry an old handbag. Unstylish purses and shoes are a sure giveaway you've fallen in an old-lady fashion rut. Study the magazines, see what younger gals are carrying and wearing on their feet and copy them. This is one area where you can be a little more trendy and fun. Classic styles + funky accessories = modern and youthful.
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There's a wonderful book I read called Going Gray: What I Learned about Beauty, Sex, Work, Motherhood, Authenticity, and Everything Else That Really Matters
by Anne Kreamer.
by Anne Kreamer.| It made me think a lot about not dying my hair anymore. I'm 54. But my best friend as well as my hairdresser were horrified (both of whom are way younger than me, by the way). If nothing else. This book will really make you think. May sound weird, but I feel so weary so often that I have to admit it's a little lift when the gray is gone. I'm the last person to wear makeup, etc., but yes, I will confess that. |
