I recently came across an article about “Tips to Looking Younger”. I had a good laugh as Buddy and I agreed on a few of the tips listed that WE DO NOT DO! In our youth, we wanted to look older- the way we dressed, acted, or even getting that fake I.D.! Now that we are older, we try different ways to look anything but our age. I will stick with a favorite phrase that I read almost every day: “IF YOU HAVEN’T GROWN UP BY AGE 40, YOU DON’T HAVE TO”.
So here are a couple of my favorites:
MINIMIZE WEARING BLACK Oh no, my favorite clothing color! How many clothes in my closet are black and what do I gravitate toward at the department stores? Apparently, dark colors can accentuate wrinkles and black circles under the eyes. The solution? Wear more bright colors, especially near the neck or face. Scarves or necklace for us gals or a bright tie or polo shirt for the guy can make a positive difference!
CHECK YOUR EYEGLASSES Black or colored plastic fashionable frames are more in vogue- I recently bought a pair of tortoise patterned frames and have gotten so many compliments, much to my surprise! The wire framed styles are now considered dated and can make the wearer look older.
WEAR CLOTHES THAT FIT and…
STOP WEARING WORN ITEMS These two suggestions really cut to the quick! My first thought was ‘Oh but they are soooooooo comfortable’ and ‘But I really LIKE that one!’ when thinking about my favorite old shirt. Comfort is my number one evaluator when it comes to the clothes I wear on most days. I am also not particularly fond of clothes shopping. I would much rather shop for home decor items, furniture, or plants. Uh oh, does that date me too????
DON’T BE TOO MATCHY What? Not matching shoe color with your bag? Ok, I know it may sound a bit compulsive, but I have worked very hard the past few years to find just the right bags to coordinate with my shoes! And when I go out without being ‘coordinated’, I think the fashion police are just around the corner waiting to write me up! I also notice when Buddy wears a belt that is a different color from his shoes. I think this qualifies the same as the shoe/purse combination thing. Sorry, Buddy!
STAND UP STRAIGHT Pilates, pilates, pilates! Check with your health care provider as to which types of exercise is appropriate for you… but this is one tip I am serious about. Whether it is Yoga, Pilates, strength training, or other type of core exercise, such programs can be of great benefit for your posture.
Well, there were some other tips listed such as trimming facial hair for both guys and girls… but I think I’ll save that one for another generation or two!