Have you ever seen the show 10 Years Younger? It’s a popular makeover show wherein individuals are introduced to new wardrobes, hairstyles, and various non-invasive cosmetic procedures that enable an astonishing transformation. It’s amazing what proper fashion and an updated haircut can do! Many of us commit fashion faux-pas every day that make people assume that we’re older. Here are a few of the most common. Make a few changes in your routine to look instantly younger!

Too Much Black
It can make an overly severe contrast with your skin, emphasizing your age. It can also give an overall somber appearance that doesn’t reflect your vivacious, young spirit. Add bright pops of color to switch up the effect, or transition to some neutral earth tones instead of basing everything in black.

Bulky Eyeglass Frames
Many of us hide shadows and wrinkles behind thicker and larger eyeglass frames as we age, but the truth is that it can have a huge aging effect in and of itself. Delicate frames are a better look as we age, making our face look lighter and more open. Bright colors on the inside of the glasses frame can also brighten your look.

Shopping in the Junior’s Section
It’s important to keep up-to-date in the current trends, but going too young and shopping in the junior’s section is an even bigger mistake than neglecting wardrobe updates. Young fashion will provide an unflattering contrast, since short shorts and jersey fabric are specially made to compliment young bodies. Incorporate little pieces of modern fashion into your wardrobe, but remember to look at adults models instead of 16-year-olds.

Too Much Makeup
Especially as we age, foundation can look cakey. Instead of hiding our age, it may emphasize wrinkles and shadows. Use highlighters and light-diffusing materials to add luminousness to your skin, and go light on the foundation. There should be just enough to even out your skin tone.

Deep Dark Colors
This problem is seen especially in lip color. This makes your mouth look smaller and gives an overly-severe contrast. Look instead for bright colors that blend well with your skin tone. Avoid too-dark colors for eyeliner, shadow, and brow pencils, as well as lip liner. Build your cosmetics collection instead with colors and tones that brighten your face, compliment your coloring, and blend well.

Bulky Shoes
Did you know you can find comfortable options for shoes that DON’T make you look like a senior citizen? It’s true. Shoes are something that we don’t update as often as, say, blouses. However, there are dramatic differences in the fashions of 10 years ago and those that are happening now. Most notably, clunky heels and platforms used to be a fun trend, but the truth is that they add a lot of weight to your lower half and make you look stuck in the 90’s.

Boxy Cuts
Although sometimes we stay away from fitted or tailored cuts in order to hide certain things that we’re self-conscious about, it can instead make you look distinctly unfeminine and shapeless… And yes, old. Think about investing in tailored cuts of pants and jackets in order to emphasize your good points instead of just hiding the parts that you don’t like.

Matchy-Matchy
The exact same colors and patterns repeating throughout your outfit are the signature of a bygone age. Modern looks go for complimentary colors and patterns, rather than matching exactly. This adds complexity and interest to your outfit, and avoids the pitfall of looking like everyone’s 5th-grade teacher.