Fashion Mistakes That Age You and How to Avoid Them

1. Clothes that are too big

The first style mistake that I see women making that could age them is wearing clothes that are too big. As we age, our skin can start to sag and we can put on a few pounds.

Some women think that wearing clothes that are big and baggy will hide those challenge areas but what it actually does is it makes you look bigger than you really are.

In the picture on the left, I’m wearing a long white dress. I didn't belt it, roll the sleeves up, or unbutton the top button - I just left it big and baggy and it doesn’t look too great.

However, when actually styled it by adding a belt, rolling up the sleeves, popping the collar, and adding a neck stack I’m making it look more flattering according to my body type.

I have an hourglass figure so one of the things I really want to do every time time I get dressed is accentuate my waist.

2. Not wearing a belt 

The second style mistake that can age you is not wearing a belt. Wearing a belt is not only going to accentuate your waist but it's also going to elevate and add interest to your looks.

In the outfit on the left, the dress is just hanging on my body, and it makes me look like an older version of myself.

To make the look very elevated, sophisticated, and polished, I rolled up the sleeves and belted the dress to accentuate my waist.

I also added a neck stack which will elongate the top portion of my body, making me look taller and slimmer. I also unbuttoned a few of the buttons on the bottom to give it a little bit of a tastefully sexy appeal which I love.

3. Too long tunics

The third thing that can age you and make you look older than you really are is wearing shirts or tunics that are too long.

Doing a half tuck or a front tuck can make you look so much more youthful, polished, and put together. Try it, ladies - tucking in your shirt can make the biggest difference.

I love this shirt, but as you can see, if I didn't tie it at the waist or tuck it in it would hit me right below my hips, and that's not very flattering.

To remedy this, what I did is I unbuttoned the bottom few buttons, and then I tied it at the waist. Now the shirt hits me at the thinnest part of my waist, making me look taller, slimmer, more radiant, and youthful - and I just felt like a better version of myself.

4. Not tucking in your shirt 

If you don't want to tuck in your shirt, you could at least do the half tuck or tie it at the waist like I did the white shirt.

Even if you don't love your waist, doing this will make you look more in proportion and I promise it's just going to flatter your figure no matter what your body type.

On the left, I’ve left the shirt untucked, and on the right, I’ve tucked it in and you can see what a difference it makes. My waist is defined and my legs look so much longer as a result.

5. Carrying a big handbag 

The fifth style mistake is carrying a handbag that is too big. I see a lot of women doing this, and carrying a big handbag can be great if you’re traveling somewhere, but if you’re just going about your day-to-day routine and you want to look intentional and stylish, I recommend carrying a smaller handbag.

As you can see, when I had the big handbag with this outfit, I looked a little bit frumpy and aged, but when I swapped the big handbag for a much smaller and more stylish handbag, it literally changed the whole look. I appear more youthful and feel more confident.

Fashion mistakes that age you

I hope you like the tips that I’ve shared with you in this style guide. Try applying them next time you’re putting an outfit together and I guarantee they will make you look more youthful and make you feel more radiant and confident.

Always remember that looking good on the outside can make us feel good on the inside. Happy styling!