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Style Tips To Look 10 Years Younger

Style Tips To Look 10 Years Younger

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Schellea

HOW TO NOT LOOK FRUMPY

The clothes we choose to wear have the power to transform us completely, and that is no exaggeration. Choosing the right combination of clothing can take years off your appearance and turn you from frumpy to funky. Today I’m so excited to share with you the secret formula to creating the perfect outfit to make you look 10 years younger.

People ask me all the time “what do I wear now that I’m over 50”? And it can be a bit of a juggling act between maintaining an age appropriate look and keeping things fashionable. One of the biggest reasons for the confusion behind what to wear is because the over 50 age group is not being marketed to properly. There doesn’t seem to be any in-between from clothes suited to younger women and the kind of outdated clothing that is peddled for ‘seniors’.

When choosing an outfit, there really are only a few things to keep in mind and I am going to lay these styling tricks out for you in this article. Dressing well will become effortless and choosing an outfit that is flattering, age appropriate and stylish will be something you can easily do with your eyes closed.

First of all, I’m going to explain what not to do.

WHAT NOT TO DO

If a top has a big, bold print (as in the example below) it’s better to leave it on the rack. Bold prints have the power to overpower our look, making us look frumpy, formless and small. On top of this, bold prints can add years to our look because of how dated they style is.

When choosing a pair of pants, avoid baggy or loose and try to steer clear of pants that cut off at the calf (as in the image below). When clothing cuts off at the widest part of the body, this will accentuate and draw attention to this area. As the calves are usually the widest part of the leg, pants that cut off here make us look short and stocky.

When it comes to shoes, it’s definitely important to opt for comfort, however this should not come at the expense of style. The below example is a pair of shoes I picked up that I see on women quite often. Yes, they are super comfy, but they are not flattering in the least. I’m going to discuss picking the perfect pair of shoes soon, but just take note that this is not it.

QUICK TIP

One really easy and quick way to check what is currently on trend for women over 50 is to jump on Google and search the name of a celebrity that has your body shape followed by ‘street style’.

Have a quick look through the image results and you will be able to get an idea of what will most likely suit you and your body shape. Celebrity’s usually have a team of stylists on hand who help dress them, even for a trip out for coffee. Why not take advantage of some professional advice for free?

WHAT TO DO!

In the example below, I’ve changed the shirt and already there is a huge improvement. Opting for a block colour as opposed to bold patterns will help to refine the look and choosing a colour that highlights your face will step it up even more. This is a total game-changer.

Below, I’ve addressed the pant issue and swapped the baggy pair out for some high waisted skinny jeans. Now, skinny jeans are not for everyone of course, but they work here to illustrate my point. Having your pants hug a little closer to your legs helps lengthen and define your figure, as opposed to the puffiness in the baggy pants which makes me look smaller and stockier. Choose the pair of pants that fit your legs really nicely and come down into a taper and make sure the pant legs finish at the narrowest part of your ankle.

Another important thing to keep in mind here is that if your pants are tighter, it’s better to go for something loose and flowy up top, and the inverse is true as well if you’ve got something tight on up top. This will help keep you in proportion and balance out your body shape.

One universal tip which will help you take 10 years off your look is to invest in a pair of white sneakers. If you look anywhere online, doesn’t matter if you’re 20, 30, 60 or 70, white sneakers are the causal shoe of choice by some of the most fashionable people on the planet. Adding a pair to your wardrobe can instantly transform any look to be youthful and on trend.

IN CONCLUSION

Wearing an outfit that makes you look 10 years younger doesn’t require a huge investment and it doesn’t require years of training. Just knowing a few little tricks that you can implement in your everyday looks is going to make the world of difference. It may require a little trial and error to get just right, but that’s part of the fun!

Disclaimer: This content is not sponsored and all opinions are 100% my own. If I LOVE a product first, and there is an affiliate link available, I will use it. However, I will NOT look for a product that pays a commission first, and then do a review…EVER!

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About me

Schellea Fowler, the visionary founder of Fabulous50s, brings over three decades of leadership and expertise in small business to her legacy. Not only has she achieved personal success, but she has also become a mentor, generously sharing her extensive experience with emerging entrepreneurs.

After retiring at 50 in 2016, Schellea’s passion for continuous growth led her to pursue further qualifications, becoming a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer specializing in exercise and brain health for older adults. Through Fabulous50s, Schellea continues her mission of inspiring women to embrace and celebrate every phase of life with confidence and vitality.

Her diverse qualifications reflect her commitment to holistic well-being, including a Neuro Athletics Coaching Certificate (NACC) from Neuro Athletics, Meditation Teacher Training from Yoga Coach, Fashion Styling certification from the Australian Style Institute, and Advanced Personal Colour Analysis from AOPI.

In addition to her wellness expertise, Schellea is also a certified business and life coach, equipping her to empower women not only in health and fitness but also in their personal and professional growth.

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7 Responses

  1. Hi Shelley, I live on a property out Winchelsea near Geelong in Victoria. I found your exercise s on youtube a couple of months ago when our small town gym was closed and I loved what you do. This could be because they were short if I was on limited time and I could bundle a couple together if I had more time. Thanks so much.
    I’m going to join the 14 day challenge (as a 76 year old they are very doable as you say) and I have shared the link with a couple of friends.
    Again, many thanks.
    Jenny Mathison.

  2. SHelley, how do i get in contact with you? I have a boutique for 25 years and my customer has aged with me, so I’m pulling the trigger and catering to 40-50’s. It’s a hard group to market to on social media, but its rewarding. I love the “how to not look frumpy” videos and this is my mission…also how to be contemporary, on trend and fresh…without looking like your daughter. How to be feminine and sexy with out being desperate. I would love for you to look at my facebook page and see the fit videos I produce and my website.

  3. Great post ever ❤️! There’s not much you can do, to curb your natural genetics but there are some things that can be done to make sure you yousrelf aren’t adding to looking older than you need to look. How I view it: Sunscreen is the absolute must of anti-aging skincare. Then tretinoin (retin-a) which is immensely helpful and really great but secondary to sunscreen. Very glad ???? I googled ‘GETRET365’ and got retin-a. Arguably Vitamin C would be third, although quite a bit lower than tret.

  4. Hi can you please give more comfortable and cute shoe suggestions? Also can you do outfit advice for women with short legs long torso? I love your videos thank you so much!

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