Do you want to look fabulous after 40, but don’t know how? Here are 5 simple fashion and beauty tips guaranteed to make you look 10 years younger in 10 minutes.
1. Split a Matching Set
Are you still marrying your matching jackets with your matching pairs of pants? Then it’s time to get divorced. This super coordinated look is old, dated, and makes you look unoriginal (unless, of course, you’re in a traditional job role that requires a formal business look).
For a casual outfit, especially on the weekends, try splitting up these two key pieces and pairing them with other things in your closet. So instead of brown jeans with a brown jean jacket, try brown jeans with fun double breasted sweater or brown jean jacket with t-shirt, flowy skirt and boots. Matching pieces may be easy, but they’re not in style. Layer them with other items in your wardrobe to help you look 10 years younger and project a funnier, more creative version of yourself!
2. Layer your hair
Want to keep your hair long, but not to look like you’re desperate to hold on to your youth? So he tries this simple trick. Layer your hair. Too many women over 40 with long hair wear it completely straight like they are still in high school. Take a cue from celebrities like Terri Hatcher, Cindy Crawford, Goldie Hawn, Jaclyn Smith, and Renee Russo and add some oomph with a nice undercut and a few layers to frame the face and create volume.
3. Pass on pearl and gold buttons
We know many of you are attached to your favorite vintage cardigans with pearl buttons and shiny gold buttons, but these seem dated and too conservative for a true Glam Gal. Instead, opt for sweaters with trendy plain, flat buttons. And don’t forget you can always replace the buttons too. A beautiful button on a simple sweater can make you look fabulous after 40.
4. Get rid of the shine
What is it about some women that makes them want to light up like a Christmas tree, even during the day? We’re talking about those 40+ girls who go over the top with glitter and sparkles thinking that glitter will make them look young. Perhaps this really is a problem that comes with declining eyesight after 40? Whatever the reason, we encourage you to take a closer look. Too much flash can really age a girl. If you want to shine, do it with your jewelry and keep the shine on your clothes to a minimum.
5. Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate
So easy to do and so often overlooked, skin exfoliation can make dull, aging skin shine! Twice a week will keep your skin looking fresh and flawless. The latest home facial touch-ups are an alternative to microdermabrasion. They make you feel like you’ve taken off a mask and can help you look 10 years younger.
