5 fashion mistakes women make
remember the television shows that featured fashion mistakes? the fashion victim was handed over to style experts that gave them a makeover, including hair, makeup, and a closet overhaul. typically, they were wearing the wrong size clothes or hadn’t updated their hairstyle in years. or they just didn’t know how to put an outfit together. it’s important to stay modern, fresh, and relevant at any age, but especially as we age. who wants to look as if they’re stuck in a time warp? today we’re taking a look at 5 fashion mistakes women make and how to correct them.
5 fashion mistakes women make
- wearing the wrong size shoes, clothes, and lingerie
- not wearing jewelry
- pet hair
- overplucked eyebrows
- not switching handbags
- (bonus) not having a skincare routine
wearing the wrong size. this comes in first place with 5 fashion mistakes women make. nothing is worse than wearing shoes that give you blisters or pinch your toes. studies have shown ill-fitting shoes can negatively impact our health, so it’s important to wear the right size shoe. just like many things in life, shoe sizes change. pregnancy can impact our feet. aging too as our tendons relax and our feet widen. signs you’re wearing the wrong size shoe are blisters, ingrown toenails, and calluses. thirty years ago, i wore a size 8.5 shoe; now i slip into 9.5 shoes. the right size shoe makes all the difference. shoes should never be uncomfortable to wear. but they can be stylish and comfy. just make certain you’re wearing the right size.
many women stubbornly stick to wearing a size four, eight, or twelve. but different brands have different measurements for their clothes. so remember to try on different sizes. it’s all about the fit, not the number on the tag. and don’t hide behind baggy clothes. your outfit should complement your curves no matter what size you are. many of us think we’re hiding a few extra pounds behind loose-fitting clothes. but the opposite is true. ill-fitting clothes can actually point out our problem areas.
wearing the wrong size bra? you’re in good company. statistics reveal that 80% of women wear the wrong size bra. it’s important to have a bra fit session at least twice a year. our bodies change as we age and our bra size too. did you know that wearing the wrong size bra can impact our health? too small, and our backs can hurt. too large, and we have excessive sagging. that pain you feel in your neck can come from a bra that’s too tight. many of us are guilty of wearing a bra that needs to be retired. if you only have one bra in your drawer, it needs to be replaced frequently. bras have a lifespan, especially if we wear the same one every day. one solution is to have several bras in your rotation, so they don’t wear out as quickly. the perfect time to stock up on bras is during a sale. want more information on bra fit? read this post on how to shop for lingerie.
what’s next with 5 fashion mistakes women make? let’s find out.
not wearing jewelry. of course, you may be allergic to metals. in that case, by all means, forgo jewelry. but accessories are a key component in putting your outfit together and showcase your personality. they’re also a fast and easy way to update your wardrobe, keeping you modern and fresh. many times, jewelry has sentimental value. the pearl earrings your parents gave you for your birthday or your grandmother’s brooch that was passed down to you. what’s better than jewelry with a memory attached? so take the extra step to incorporate jewelry into your outfits. want to add a hint of glamour? a silver or gold necklace will do the trick or statement earrings. a gold bracelet can add professionalism to your look. and funky costume jewelry can add a hint of boho chic. 5 classic pieces of jewelry every woman should own.
pet hair. an easy way to ruin your outfit is with pet hair clinging to the fibers. since i own a German Shepherd and a Maine Coon cat, i deal with pet hair every day. that’s why i have lint rollers scattered throughout the house, in my handbag and car. take the extra step and roll the lint roller over your clothes to remove any pet hair. it makes all the difference.
overplucked eyebrows. if you grew up in the 1970s, you might have thin eyebrows like me. the style back then was thin eyebrows plucked to within an inch of our lives. then Brooke Shields came along in the 1980s with bushy eyebrows and changed the landscape. in the 21st-century, eyebrows should frame our eyes and lift our face. there are amazing products these days to add length to our lashes and help with thicker, fuller eyebrows. and there are eyebrow pencils, gels, or pomades to help fill in the gaps. a favorite brand of mine is Benefit because they offer a shade in grey. but Anastassia, L’Oreal, or Nars are all good choices.
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not switching handbags. i know, i know, it’s soooooo easy to carry one handbag every day all day. it’s sensible to carry the same bag whether it’s black or brown year-round. right?! who has time to switch handbags? but the devil is in the details, and switching your handbag is key when it comes to staying modern, fresh, and relevant. it can be as easy as adding a handbag insert to transition from handbag to handbag easy and quick. or pick one handbag for day and one for evening.
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not having a skincare routine. many women have neglected their skin all their lives. but it’s never too late to start a skincare routine. and you will see results! i have a morning skincare routine and an evening. for the most part, they mirror each other. morning: cleanser, eye creme, vitamin C, and moisturizer. evening: makeup remover, cleanser, retinol serum, or moisturizer.
the buzz words i look for with skincare products, whether a luxury brand or drugstore variety, are peptides, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid. and i have to note i’m not looking to erase my wrinkles or turn back time. it’s important to me to look like, well, me. the almost 63-year-old me. what i look for with skincare products is plump, glowing, hydrated skin. recently, i partnered with PRAI Beauty on Instagram with their Ageless Collection that i use in my nighttime skincare regimen and have been pleased. use code BETH25 for 25% off site-wide.
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happy Sunday, ladies!
You forgot a few :): wearing crocs, leggings, ripped jeans, Uggs, slogan tees are all banned from chicness!
those items refer to personal style preferences. crocs may not be your thing as well as ripped jeans but it doesn’t make them fashion mistakes. this is when grace and space step in. you say potatoe and i say potato.
I like this post a lot. It’s a personal checklist on where I’m at on each of these five topics. Very useful.
i’m so happy to hear you found some useful tips! that’s what the blog is all about!
This was great advice. I’m over 70 and you definitely help keep me current. Thanks for all the time you put into your blog.
isn’t it great to know that style has no expiration date?! we’ll just keep on keeping on!
I have never had to tweeze my eyebrows but as I got older they did thin out. I’m looking for just the right fill in brow pencil. I have silver hair. Will taupe or grey be a better color? Informative post.
i think you’ll have to try it and see but i’ve been pleased with the grey pencil with my coloring.
Great post Beth. I had to go to your post regarding the jewelry pieces all women should have. Great post also. I pinned both of your outfits with the black skirt. Different blouses, same skirt, totally different outfits. Loved them both. Have a great Sunday.
it’s so important to have a versatile wardrobe! it needs to work for us not the other way around.
Dividing your purse contents into pouches (makeup, medicine, etc) makes it easier to switch purses. And easier to find things in your purse.
that’s a great tip! thanks for sharing.
Thats what I was going to suggest! I have cute little canvas pouches inside my bigger handbag. Much easier to find things, and easy to switch bags. I have one for notebook and pen, one for ‘unglam essentials’ eg tide to go stick (stained clothes are another style mistake), allergy meds, heartburn meds, one for keys (I keep 3 keyrings: one for each car and one for front door at home and cabin), one for grooming (lip balm, mascara and foldable hairbrush).
Yes. “If you do not have fit, you do not have anything.” Clinton Kelly WNTW
I always notice women who look attractive, well put together. Has nothing to do with age, height, weight, figure type or style of dress. Outfit fits head to toe, nice purse and footwear and, most importantly, good haircut/color (whatever that may be). Hair is our biggest accessory! I’d also add teeth whitening to the self-care. And posture! It takes more work at 67, but it’s fun!
such a great quote! thanks for sharing, Kathleen!
Thank you for your posts. You always look chic and I love your philosophy on aging.
I would love to see a post on wearing scarves and especially on how to tie them. Fall is coming!
Thank you, Jan
thanks for the suggestion!
A pro tip on the handbag issue – invest in one of those handbag organizers. You can buy them on Etsy and Amazon, they don’t cost much. Using one of them, you can switch purses in less than a minute just by switching the organizer from one bag to another.
Also, pay attention to the fit and support of your bra. I see a lot of women who would look so much better if their bra fit and provided support. I blame the bralette trend.
the right bra makes all the difference!
In my book, apart from wearing clothes that don’t fit, wearing clothes that don’t suit your body shape or colouring or personal style are the biggest mistakes. I also think wearing jewellery is a personal style preference ( like ciclochicks crocs, leggings etc) and the absence of jewellery isn’t necessarily a fashion mistake. You linked the part about jewellery to an article on classic jewellery every women should own. This is just the sort of thing that can lead to a fashion mistake. If your personal style is dramatic or rebellious or bohemian for instance, a dainty pair of pearl earrings will look incongruous. Better no jewellery than the wrong jewellery. And while a skin care routine is of course important I don’t see that it relates to a fashion mistake, bad makeup- yes. Wearing wrong colours for your skin undertone near your face, making you look sallow – yes.
if color is important to you then bright skin should be of greater importance and makes all the difference with our confidence which is of utmost importance when it comes to rocking any outfit. yes, the post is linked to classic jewelry. even boho chic can rock a string of pearls or stack their bracelets. but if you’re off to a black-tie wedding or a funeral classic jewelry will come to your rescue.
Of course beautiful glowing skin will enhance anything we wear, I am just surprised at the things you chose to leave out of your list of 5 fashion mistakes. It’s been clear to me for a while that you have never really studied fashion or style theory and while I applaud some of your interesting combinations and fresh modern but age appropriate take on fashion, I think it could be useful for you to understand the theory a little better. Below is a link to an award winning site I have found very inspirational, I am sure there are similar ones out there but this one is very detailed yet succinct. I have no affiliation and from what I can see she does not have sponsorship so it is unbiased. I strongly suggest you broaden your mind and stop getting so defensive when your comments aren’t all from people falling over themselves to pay homage to you.
https//Insideoutstyleblog.com.
defensive? if that’s your perspective. emails and comments can be misconstrued since you can’t read or see my tone. but this blog isn’t just about style or fashion. it’s about aging with grace, strength, and beauty.
on this blog, you’ll find lots of inspiration that isn’t directly related to style or fashion. and, yes, i’m familiar with Imogene. she interviewed me several years ago and featured me on her award-winning blog. love her! but please, no lectures. and you don’t have to fall over yourself when you leave a comment. that’s not the point of the comment section.
but i will remind you that when you visit the blog or social channels you are visiting my home and i am your hostess. can’t remember the last time one of my guests told me i needed to go to cooking school…
Keryn’s mean spirited comment to this fun blog was undeserved.