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Don’t worry. There is yet hope. At least that’s what three national experts on men’s fashion, image, and style say. Sometimes it has to do with our attire. Sometimes it comes down to the small things we do or don’t do to look after ourselves. Additionally, attitude has a role at times. Here are 14 pointers for looking put together after 50:
Proper grooming
Switch up your hairdo. For decades, the majority of older men who still have hair have been having the same haircut. identical in length. same section. similar fashion. According to Sven Raphael Schneider, CEO of Gentleman’s Gazette, a website dedicated to helping guys look like gentlemen, it’s time to try a completely new haircut from a different barber. He claims that an outdated haircut is the one thing that ages you the most.
Don’t conceal your gray. Although it’s commonly assumed that dyeing gray hair will instantly make you appear younger, Linda Davis, USA training manager for House of Color, a company based in the United Kingdom, says that’s not always the case. According to her, the majority of males who color their hair do it so badly that they actually make themselves appear older rather than younger. “It’s better to leave it gray than to color it if you don’t know how to do it,” says Davis.
Cut the unruly hairs on your ears, nose, and eyebrows. Every man over 50 is aware that the areas of his body where he doesn’t want his hair to grow the fastest are usually those areas. According to Schneider, you can also remove years from your appearance by routinely cutting those hairs with a specialized trimmer.
Purchase high-quality skin care items. Age spots and even skin cancer are common in males over fifty. According to Antonio Centeno, creator of the website Real Men Real Style, utilizing high-quality moisturizers and conditioners will revitalize your skin and slow down the aging process. According to him, the soap you use for your face should be made especially to gently cleanse and moisturize it, and it should be different from the soap you use in the shower. Additionally, remember to wear sunscreen every day.
Maintain the gleaming whites. According to Centeno, getting your teeth whitened is essential, especially if you smoke or drink a lot. Tooth discoloration and bad breath are two of the most obvious signs of aging. He advises, “You must take oral hygiene very seriously.”
Develop a fashionable beard. According to Schneider, well-groomed short beards might be seen as more indicative of youth than of aging. However, if your beard is white or extremely curly, this probably won’t work. Santa Claus beards won’t work if you’re not well-groomed, he claims.
Get the baggy jeans out of the closet. Which of us is incapable of admitting guilt to possessing at least one pair of pants so loose and rumpled that they would pass for something Captain Kangaroo wore on Mr. Green pants? Davis asserts that you cannot wear the same jeans you wore 25 years ago. According to her, wearing jeans that fit better and are more stylish can instantly make you look younger.
Invest on high-quality apparel. According to Centeno, dressing well and stylishly conveys a sense of youthful leadership. He advises that the next time you go to Starbucks for a cappuccino, wear a stylish shirt and trendy trousers instead of your faded sweatpants and tattered T-shirt. You’ll notice that people are treating you and looking at you differently right away.
Purchase a single, pricey suit. According to Centeno, the real worth of clothes is determined by how often you wear it and how you feel about it, not by the purchase price. For example, a $1,000 suit may be something you wear over 100 times. Additionally, every time you wear it, you’ll probably receive compliments. Contrast that with a poorly fitted $100 suit that ages you and that you dread wearing for a variety of reasons.
Think about obtaining a color analysis. Wearing the correct colors can make a huge impact, but doing so may necessitate obtaining a customized “color analysis” from a fashion expert who can decide what colors suit you the best. In general, most guys appear younger when they wear red. According to Davis, most men also find purple to be a flattering color.
Enhance Your Appearance
Throw away the glasses with metal frames. Wearing glasses and still looking young is acceptable. However, most men will instantly appear older if they wear spectacles with gold or silver frames, according to Davis. To cut years off your appearance, she advises purchasing stylish spectacles, preferably with a bold pop of color.
Observe those timepieces. According to Davis, conventional gold and silver timepieces instantly age you. Schneider claims that wearing a Seiko watch with the combination of stainless steel and gold makes you appear older than any other item of jewelry. He goes on to say that because Apple Watch technology exudes youth, wearing one can make you appear younger.
Throw away the sneakers with Velcro. According to Schneider, velcro tennis shoes are a “old people look,” especially when they are all-white. He advises switching things up with sneakers that are brown, black, or even colorful. Additionally, while you’re doing it, think about wearing no-show socks, especially with sneakers. Make sure your socks have a pop of color if they are visible.
Think about getting a tattoo. Few things convey youth more quickly than well-placed tattoos. Schneider claims that this is what young people do.
