Getting caught in a style rut will make you look old. It’s as simple as that. Tweak your look—from the clothes you wear to the make up you use—and stay in the game.
You don’t need to be a savant of style to know that things change from season to season. You also don’t have to spend big in order to stay up to date. This season it’s all about bright colors (like Milly's Spring 2012 collection), so go get yourself some.
Personal style comes from wearing clothes in your own way. Today, what looks current is when you enjoy a mix: A designer top with pants from The Gap, cargo pants with a sequined top, killer heels with jeans. Elizabeth Hurley works the latter.
We call them old lady shoes—long on comfort and short on style—and you must resist the temptation. Hate heels? Fine, wear a chic loafer or ballet flat (à la Reese Witherspoon) but by all means nothing orthopedic.
If you’re carrying the same hand bag 24/7, day and night, work or weekends, to the grocery store or out to dinner, you need to stop it. That’s what you’ll do when you’re in your 80’s, when practicality trumps everything else.
Knowing what looks good on YOU is the most winning of style tricks. For Aniston, it's her toned arms. Face it, you’re old enough to know better (finally, an ADVANTAGE of being older).
Buttoned up is for old ladies and those committed to a religious order. I’m guessing you’re neither. Open up the collar of your shirt, go without pantyhose this Spring, whatever works for you.
Mis-match is the new match. Try unexpected color combinations (burgundy and teal? Why not?) and have fun doing it. SJP rocks the daring red-pink pairing.
Yes, yes, color brightens (see number 9), but black is perennially fashionable and if you add interest by wearing black pieces that have different textures, you’ll look edgy and cool.
Being able to look great while dressing casually is what the young ones really know how to do well. See our February story, Look Fab on Weekends for more great ideas.
