'Dumpy and frumpy!' Women over 50 warned an 'easy' clothing mistake is making them look older
Women can turn back the clock with a wardrobe revamp
GETTY IMAGES
There are many ways to take years off your look, from hair hacks to makeup methods to skin care secrets.
But women should also not underestimate the power of fashion when it comes to looking younger. According to one content creator for middle-aged ladies, over 50s should avoid overly boxy outfits.
Deirdre Nicholas from 50 & Fabulous with My Friend Deirdre took to YouTube to share her anti-ageing style tips.
While the fashionista acknowledged that ageing is a positive thing and that women should always wear what makes them feel happy and confident, she warned that there are some "traps" mature ladies fall into that "age" them prematurely.
The over-50s style guru warned that boxy clothing can be 'frumpy'
GETTY IMAGES
Giving her style expertise to her viewers, Deirdre advised women over 50 to stop wearing "all boxy-shaped items".
While it's easy to do because these sorts of items are often very comfortable and may hide areas a woman may be self-conscious about, boxy items may not make for a youthful look when worn together.
The fashionista explained: "One thing that is often attached to looking a bit more mature, shall we say, is looking a bit dumpy and frumpy.
"And this can happen very easily if we wear all boxy-shaped items - top and bottom at the same time."
Deirdre warned that this is "particularly a problem with skirts", warning women that pairing a square-shaped jacket with a similarly shaped knee-length skirt is a no-go. This is because it can lead to a "square, frumpy look".
Similarly, a boxy jacket paired with cropped trousers can spell style disaster, according to Deirdre, as "this can look a little bit dumpy and make us look shorter".
Now, this doesn't mean women over 50 should have a wardrobe clear-out and ditch all their boxy items.
All it means is that mature ladies might want to rethink what to pair these particular items with.
Deirdre claimed that the "best approach" is to "balance the look". She stated: "If you love a boxy top, try wearing it with closer-fit trousers or with a midi-skirt, just to change the proportions a little bit."
Similarly, a boxy jumper could be worn with some flattering, tailored trousers.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
When selecting outfits, women over 50 should avoid pairing square-shaped, boxy items
GETTY IMAGESIn addition to ditching all-boxy outfits, the style creator also urged women over 50 to avoid an ageing clothing item that is "baggy and saggy".
Speaking exclusively to GB News, Deirdre claimed that ladies can "look 10 years younger" if they try this style trick.
The over-50s fashionista also gave mature women a word of warning about trousers, urging them to avoid the style that is "tricky" to pull off.
You may like
