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However, there are also a few minor drawbacks to aging, such as the fact that George Clooney has silver hair, Gandalf acquired a few magic tricks, Hugh Hefner never had to worry about more than a dressing gown, and you can use your stomach as a table when the beer gardens at the pub are full. Ear hairs are cruel, as is the fact that your eyesight is deteriorating, which means you may not always be able to detect them before others do. Your eyebrows begin to reach out for your supper without your permission, and lines begin to appear around your neck as if you were the subject of a tree preservation order.
So, here are a few simple, quick tips that can help you embrace middle age with both grace and a smooth visage…
- Adopt the drawstring trend
The pandemic fostered benevolence in all sectors, including the fashion industry. For decades, the drawstring trouser (which is merely a polite term for an elasticized waist) has been the most anticipated menswear trend. It is possible to simultaneously exhale and appear to be at the pinnacle of fashion. This event occurs only once in a century. Accept it.
- Ditch the black and acquire additional navy blue items.
I am concerned that you will need to discard your Steve Jobs black polo necks and any other black blazers or shirts you may still possess. Navy is significantly more flattering to older skin than black. In any case, you should not have any of the latter, unless you are on the red carpet or on Radio 2.
- When experiencing a migraine, opt for pale blue clothing.
The severity of hangovers increases as one ages. Additionally, they are more difficult to conceal. A Berocca and a pristine, freshly pressed pale-blue shirt will be of great assistance. The red alcohol blotches are somehow mitigated by the pale blue, and the creases of wrath that afflict your face on that day will be offset by an uncreased shirt.
- Take into account the shape of your eyebrows
Cruelly, as you age, your hair migrates from the crown of your head to other regions of your face. The eyebrows are the Achilles heel of the middle-aged man’s visage. An untrained eyebrow, particularly one that is so bushy that it appears as though it could be used to suspend Christmas ornaments, is exceedingly inappropriate. Brow-defining gels are available from a variety of manufacturers, including Tom Ford: my preferred option. Essentially, these products function similarly to traditional hair gel in that they delicately swish your eyebrows into a neat shape, maintain their position, and even add a subtle smudge of color to enhance the definition of your eyes.
- Do not be apprehensive about Botox.
A few painless jabs of Botox can soften the furrow between your eyes, alleviate the frown on your forehead, and reduce those around your eyes when used carefully and administered by a certified professional. Refrain from exceeding your limits. At the very least, you must be capable of expressing a slight jolt of joy, vague annoyance, or mild astonishment.
