这些事情会让你看上去比实际年龄更老
Style and beauty experts reveal the hidden ways you're aging yourself - and their sneaky tricks for turning back the clock. Ill-Fitting Clothes Unless you're going for an oversized look, frumpy clothes are never fabulous. "Getting your staple pieces - a classic jacket or a favorite black dress - tailored slightly to fit better makes you feel younger and look slimmer," says Harris. If a tailor isn't readily available or affordable in your area, Harris recommends going to the local dry cleaner: "You just need someone who can do inexpensive hemming or alterations." Peachy Nails Mauve manicures are obviously for grannies. But your go-to opaque peach or pink polish may have a similar effect: "It can make your skin look aged and wash you out," says Jin Soon Choi, founder of JINsoon Nail Laquer. Instead, try a sheer glossy white. "It's a modern version of a classic sheer pink, and is part of a trend that brightens skin tones," says the celebrity nail guru. The best canvas: medium length oval or round nails. Matching All Your Accessories The bag, the shoes, the belt: If they're all the same color, your whole look will come across as dated, says New York City-based stylist Hannah Deely. "Wearing a head-to-toe trend can make it look like you're trying too hard to be young, which can actually make you look older," she notes. Focus instead on adding one trendy item, like a purse, or opt for a neutral bag paired with printed or striped pumps. Hyper-Cleansing Your Skin In the quest for a clear complexion, "oil" sounds like a dirty word. But cleansing with conventional products can dry out facial skin. Translation: It'll age you. (Worse, it can make skin over-produce oil.) When it comes to facial cleansers, those with fewer ingredients - and those that contain so-called "good" oils, such as S.W. Basics Cleanser often get the job done better and keep skin plump and hydrated. Covering Your Flaws With Foundation Sure, you want to even out your skin tone. But slathering your face with heavy makeup will make wrinkles more prominent and skin appear dull. |