Things you think can make you look older than your years!

Marydoll

*Kate*, I had to wear a rainmate over my school hat!

Oh dear, Snowberry, some of my very stylish friends (including me) wear Sketchers and statement necklaces. Not at the same time, of course. ?

Don't worry, I wear them as well (sketchers that is) its liking walking on air. But they do look a bit frumpy on me.

My mum used to call me scraggy neck sometimes, as a term of endearment. (I think, at least!)

Yes, but anyone seeing someone wearing one will know they have a scraggy neck underneath it.

MissAdventure

How about stylish, colourful scarves, just to put the cat among the pigeons?

Excellent for hiding a scraggy neck!

Long skirts / midi dresses with flat shoes / white trainers is a trendy look

How about stylish, colourful scarves, just to put the cat among the pigeons?

My hair is below my shoulders and it’s now grey - but in good condition and definitely not in plaits or a bun.

Long grey hair,plaits, hair in a bun. Long skirts with flat granny shoes,cardigans.

*clothes shops

I think it’s also a matter of opinion as to what is stylish / what looks good. Some people on here sound very confident about their looks and their style - but in reality not everyone might agree with that! I’ve noticed on threads about clothes shoes people say they love such and such a shop, which I personally thinks sells very boring clothes

Oh Lord , I dare not go to a Safari Park with my love of animal print ! Love it !

I’m wearing jeggings and a ditsy flowery T bag top and running socks. I don’t wear any makeup nowadays but I do have a skincare routine.

I’ve no idea if I look old or not, what I’m wearing is practical and comfortable for what I’m doing today.

Wouldn't we all become clones, if we ditched all clothes, make up etc, suggested here?
I also think that some people just don't have the confidence to be stylish and feel it's safer stick to the same boring clothes.

Who is to say that our taste is any better than anyone else's.

Me and my two sisters love animal print. My one sister is attractive and stylish and is a big fan of animal print.

I love animal print.
A la Bette Lynch.

I find it far nicer to look at than beige with scotty dog silhouettes on.

Very sadly, cat eye, eye liner is out. Fun. But ageing slapper is not a good look.

Oh! And no kind of animal print. Ever.

FarNorth

I haven't seen anyone in a headscarf or rainmate for decades

Her Majesty looks fabulous in a headscarf and she is probably the only person alive who can pull off the RainMate look.

Agree with all of those SnowberryZ.

I've got another one, that applied to my mum (now gone sadly). Lots of patterns. Mum was very fashionable up until about 50/55, but then seemed to morph into 'older lady'. Lots of dresses with patterns on them. Flowers mainly, but all heavily patterned. They were so ageing.

She did have one lovely dress. A nice grey sort of officey dress. Classic and fashionable at the same time. But I never saw her wear it.

Also think we old birds have to remember, that what is lovely, retro, on younger women, just looks old fashioned on us.

Keep it very plain, is my motto. Not that I'm any kind of fashion icon. Black jeans (or on a bad day, leggings). A hip length (makes my legs look longer) loose black (or blue or grey) top. Biker boots, or if I can guarantee I'm going to sit down, some cuban heeled ankle boots. Very simple, not too different to my usual daily scruff, but I like how it looks, when I catch sight of myself in shop windows.

I knew it. I'm a trendsetter.

Actually, pale pink nail polish is right on trend, this summer!

Me too Marydoll Very handy they were too, even with rain dripping down your neck from them.

Blimey. I must rethink my look! I'm off to remove my pale pink nail varnish.

Kate, I had to wear a rainmate over my school hat!

Oh dear, Snowberry, some of my very stylish friends (including me) wear Sketchers and statement necklaces. Not at the same time, of course. ?

Wearing Youth Dew, Obsession or Lair du Tenps.
Overly smart, structured wool coats.
Rigid hairstyles - Hair that doesn't move.
Thinking that having a good conplexion
is all there is to looking young.
Pale pink nail polish.
Hotter shoes
Sketcher shoes.
Statement necklaces.
Black eyeliner under the eyes.
Calling any female under the age of 30 'silly'.
Popping In anywhere.

I don't put the bins out without make up on.