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ClassyTrendy · August 11, 2024

25 Style Secrets that make women over 50 look attractive without even trying

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Looking attractive is subjective so as a woman in her 50s, the most important part is to feel confident in her own skin! If you’re wondering what simple things you can do or try to look more attractive in your 50s, here are 25 ways to do it.

Table of Contents

  • Always cinch your waist
  • Wear light makeup
  • Wear colorful prints
  • Show a bit of skin
  • Wear geometrical patterns
  • Wear vibrant colors
  • Go for statement fabrics
  • Find the right foundation shade
  • Wear tailored clothing
  • Opt for soft knit fabrics
  • Go for high-quality basics
  • Go for face-framing hairstyles
  • Wear neutral-colored jumpsuits
  • Wear satin clothing
  • Wear classy drop earrings
  • Contour your cheeks
  • Build up hair volume
  • Try vibrant monochromatic outfits
  • Wear fit and flare silhouettes
  • Wear pastel colors
  • Wear animal prints
  • Find your ultimate red lipstick
  • Try edgy outfits
  • Highlight your neckline

Always cinch your waist

As we age, maintaining proportion becomes important for maintaining a youthful appearance. Cinching your waist creates balance in your outfit, highlighting your waist and creating the illusion of a smaller waist-to-hip ratio, which is associated with a more attractive silhouette.

Wear light makeup

For women over 60, your skin may become more delicate; heavy makeup can settle into fine lines and wrinkles. Light makeup, meanwhile, allows your natural beauty to shine through; softly applied foundation, a hint of blush, and a touch of highlighter can already brighten your skin.

Wear colorful prints

Vibrant prints are inherently flattering and feminine, offering a soft and romantic aesthetic that makes you feel confident and beautiful at any age.  Surrounding yourself with colorful prints can have a positive impact on your mood and outlook.

Show a bit of skin

Revealing a bit of skin can impart a youthful glow to your appearance, regardless of your age. Highlighting certain areas of your body can accentuate your best features and draw attention to your strengths

Wear geometrical patterns

Geometrical patterns create excitement, giving your look a lively feel that defies age boundaries. Whether it’s creating the illusion of curves with strategic lines or elongating your silhouette with geometric shapes, these patterns can flatter your body and enhance your natural beauty.

Wear vibrant colors

Research has shown that exposure to vibrant hues can trigger feelings of happiness and positivity, boosting your overall well-being and making you feel more attractive and confident in the process. Wearing such colors makes you appear lively and youthful regardless of age.

Go for statement fabrics

Wearing clothes made of statement fabrics demonstrates your willingness to take fashion risks and showcases your adventurous spirit, enhancing your attractiveness. For instance, wearing colored faux leather creates visual intrigue, making you look fabulous at 50 and beyond.

Find the right foundation shade

The right foundation shade helps you achieve a youthful glow that revitalizes your complexion. Whether you prefer a dewy finish or a matte look, a foundation that matches your skin tone can help blur imperfections and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,

Wear tailored clothing

Tailored clothing, without a doubt, fits well and flatters your figure, hence wearing this will make you feel more poised in your appearance, radiating confidence and charm. This inner confidence enhances your attractiveness and magnetism, making you more appealing to others.

Opt for soft knit fabrics

Soft knit fabrics drape gracefully over the body, creating a flattering silhouette that skims the curves without clinging too tightly. They have this age-defying appeal that makes them suitable for women of all ages, including those over 50. 

Go for high-quality basics

Just like a classic piece of art, high-quality basics like a well-made white T-shirt or pair of jeans never go out of style, making them a reliable choice for looking chic and attractive at any age.

Go for face-framing hairstyles

Face-framing hairstyles open up your face, allowing your expressions to shine through and radiate warmth and positivity. Plus, a well-chosen face-framing hairstyle can soften angles, define contours, and bring out your best features, making you look well-balanced.

Wear neutral-colored jumpsuits

Jumpsuits are known for their generally flattering silhouette that visually lengthens the body and creates a streamlined appearance. By opting for a neutral-colored jumpsuit, you further enhance this flattering effect, drawing attention to your figure in a subtle yet captivating way.

Wear satin clothing

Aside from its luxurious appearance, satin fabric is incredibly soft and comfortable to wear. The smooth texture feels gentle against the skin, which amazingly improves your overall well-being and makes you feel more attractive in your getup.

Wear classy drop earrings

Drop earrings captivate attention by delicately framing your face and accentuating your best facial assets. With their diverse lengths, they offer versatility, enabling you to select a style that complements your face shape and neckline flawlessly.

Contour your cheeks

Contouring your cheeks adds definition and dimension to your face, enhancing your natural bone structure and creating a more sculpted appearance. It gives this visual trick of a lifted and firmer complexion, helping to counteract the effects of gravity and aging. 

Build up hair volume

As you enter the age of 50 and beyond, your hair may naturally become thinner or lose volume. But by adding hair volume, you can instantly rejuvenate your look and appear more vibrant as fuller, thicker hair is often associated with vitality and youthfulness. 

Try vibrant monochromatic outfits

Monochromatic outfits in vibrant shades like soft pink and hot pink are inherently eye-catching and attention-grabbing. Soft pink and hot pink, for example, can add a youthful glow to your complexion, while the monochromatic effect gives you an illusion of a more elongated frame.

Wear fit and flare silhouettes

Fit and flare silhouettes are incredibly flattering for women of all ages. The fitted bodice underlines your waist, creating an hourglass shape, whereas the flared skirt skims over your hips and thighs, providing a balanced and attractive silhouette. 

Wear pastel colors

Pastel colors have a youthful and radiant quality that can brighten your complexion and impart a fresh, glowing appearance. They have this soothing, appealing contrast against mature skin tones, which adds dimension to your look. 

Wear animal prints

Despite being considered a trend, animal prints have stood the test of time and remain a classic wardrobe staple, even for mature women. Wearing such prints shows that you’re fearless in expressing your style, which is undeniably attractive and empowering.

Find your ultimate red lipstick

Red lipstick has an age-defying effect that can make you look younger and more vibrant. The bold color draws attention to your lips, giving the visual trick of fullness and plumpness that can help combat the natural thinning of lips that often occurs with age. 

Try edgy outfits

Edgy outfits, such as moto jackets, inspire creativity and experimentation with fashion. They encourage you to think outside the box and push the boundaries of traditional style, allowing you to exhibit your personality and attractiveness in new and exciting ways.

Highlight your neckline

Highlighting your neckline with necklaces or tops boasting open necklines infuses a distinctive elegance into your ensemble. This subtle detail not only creates a vertical line, elongating your silhouette but also imbues a unique charm that radiates a youthful vibrancy.

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