What instantly ages?

[MadameNaice]

Whether that be clothing or cosmetics, I'm interested to hear your opinions. I have a few of my own thoughts on this, though I could be way off the mark.

Am in need of a boost and think I might be unwittingly ageing myself before my time.

Thanks.

Being too thin, not a good look as you age.

Leopard or animal prints you’ll look like Peggy Mitchell
Too much make up
That eyebrow microblade colouring thing, it looks fake and cheap.nasty
Fleeces
Parkas with elasticated waists

I agree with grey hair.

Love this thread.

Frosted lipstick
Frosted eye shadow
Body con dresses

A year ago I went for a spray tan and I swear I came out looking ten years older.
I've also experimented with fake tans/drops at home and it really makes my face look old and dated.
A neat bun in my hair also makes me look old. It needs to be organically scruffy for the modern look.

I don't agree with grey hair, mine is now white and it rocks! People always ask me where I get it coloured but it's natural. I look younger than I did with flat, black, overprocessed hair.

Nude lipstick,think Claudia winkleman,you’ll look like a cadaver

Matchy match shoes & bag. Just no

And yes - flat no tone hair. I've a lovely friend who dyes hers brown and it is so ageing. It's funny as she has a sister with gorgeous white hair who thinks has "let herself go" whereas she looks 100 times more stylish!!

A tan, fake or natural, makes me look older these days (facially). I looked great with a tan years ago.

Heels just look dated these days.
Frosted lipstick.
Thin drawn on eyebrows.
Dark lipliner, particularly if used to make the lips look bigger.

Not updating hair cut/ colour / make up.

Following because I'd like to know if others agree with PP who said no long hair after 50!

I have just had a fringe cut into my choppy Bob though so what do I know?

Clarkson jeans, especially when worn with a leather jacket

Tan brogues and navy court shoes.

@FlamedToACrisp

Following because I'd like to know if others agree with PP who said no long hair after 50!

Hell no, long all the way!

Blue eyeshadow
Bootcut jeans
Short hair
Overplucked eyebrows
Agree with grey hair too

I also think women stop wearing colour as they get older and tend to go for neutrals. A big shot of colour worn tastefully can drop years off your age.

Sadly, embracing the grey/white hair at the beginning of lockdown in the hope that I could use the time to discreetly go a lighter brown (I’m 36). The lighter brown just aged me and when I coloured it back to dark brown, people were full of compliments, I think without realising what the change was. It so depends on your complexion I think. Also agree with the matt foundation and fleeces.

I've just turned 60 and still have dreads and I've no intention of changing my style either,simplicity all the way!

I was considering microblading my eyebrows though as mine are so fair it looks like I've shaved them off

Sun damage, when your skin ends up looking like something Drew Pritchard would salivate over, if you were a sofa or club chair.

Tattoo's, you can generally age someone by the style of tattoo.

Bad feet, dry skin and yellow thickened toe nails

Teeth, same as any animal.

Please can someone post a pic of ‘Mum boots’ 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

I thought a fringe made you look more youthful..covers the lines? I was considering getting one, haven’t had since primary school

Mahogany bobs
Three quarter length baggy linen trousers with a drawstring waist, especially in white
Walking sandals
Dyed black, straightened hair
Court shoes with block heels
Obvious face powder

A waterproof coat worn anywhere except on outdoor sports/activities.

I live in a rainy part of the country. I always wear a waterproof coat when it rains regardless of where I am. I hate umbrellas.

I think if you're a glasses wearer then it's really aging if you don't even slightly follow trends there. A modern pair on some people I know would completely change the way they look and feel.

I can't follow trends in glasses as I have a small head, and very few styles fit me.

Attitude!

And posture. A confident woman, who's happy in her skin and moves as though she owns the space she inhabits will always look great. Anything alse is just window-dressing really. I can think of women I know that wear all of the above and look amazing and vibrant.