19 Popular Trends Middle Aged Women Should Avoid

11. Hoop Earrings

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No matter how much you may want to dress them up, hoop earrings still have a very juvenile feel to them. These earrings could be dripped in platinum and covered in diamonds, and they still feel a bit off. Granted, if you want to embrace your youthful side, then, by all means, go for it. However, if you are trying to be respectable and be taken seriously, opt for a nice pair of dangling earrings or studs. They draw attention to your neck and ear without trying to compete with the side of your face.

12. Crop Tops and Hot Pants

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This fun and the flirty summery look is great for younger people who live a carefree life and are enjoying a relaxing day at the beach, but for most women who are over a certain age, an outfit like this can cause some anxiety. We don’t care how much time you spend at the gym so that you can rock this showy trend; you’ll look out of place at the grocery store or browsing the mall with your kids in this outfit. Instead, why not try wearing shorts that are just a little lower and wear patterned garments that highlight the parts of your body that you’re proud of.

13. Short Skirts/Dresses

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You could be in fabulous shape and want to show it off, but short skirts and dresses tend to make you look cheap and trashy as you get older. We recommend that your hemline shouldn’t be higher than 3.5 or 4 inches above the top of your knee. You can still show off your lovely legs in a straight or pencil skirt and still look sexy and exude confidence.

14. Furry Boots

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Flirty furry boots can be a cool way to bring a bit of playfulness to any outfit, but when you’re a certain age, the trend goes from being cute and fresh to old and desperate. The fur details on these boots aren’t entirely over the top, and you could get away with them depending on the event that you are wearing them to. We highly suggest you avoid those furry Uggs that look like you chopped off polar bear’s feet, though. They look ridiculous, even on a teenager.

15. Tube Tops

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Tube tops can be a nice way to show off your shoulders, back, and mid-drift when you’re younger and on vacation, but when you’re older, it isn’t that great of a fashion choice. Not only is your skin different from when you were romping around in your hay day, but your body may not be as tone, your chest may need extra support, and the tube top could show off things that you may not be too proud of.

16. Overalls

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Overalls… No one should be wearing overalls unless they are working on a farm. Period. These utilitarian pants/suspender combos are okay for people who are shucking corn or don’t have access to a belt, but you? You are a sophisticated woman who has her life together and knows exactly what she wants in life. When you wear a pair of these, you’re sending the message that you just don’t give a f**k anymore.

17. Huge Hobo Bags

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When you’re in school, a hobo bag is a great accessory for the girl on the go who has a lot of stuff to carry with her. However, as an adult woman, these bags can be more of a pain in the rear end than a fashion statement. These bags are made of a distracting fabric, loud prints, annoying fringe that goes on for days, or they simply look like a cheap beach bag. Instead of reaching for that pleather hobo bag that fits a weeks’ worth of clothing, why not opt for a sensible clutch or satchel? You’ll look more put together, and your outfit will appear more refined, regardless where you go.

18. Glitter Eyeshadow

Glitter Eyeshadows can be nice for a holiday event, a gala, or somewhere you have to get dressed up for, but as an everyday makeup choice? Not so much. Don’t get us wrong; there are some beautiful glittery make-up looks, but as you age, you’re going to have fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes. There is no amount of primer that you can use to keep the glitter in its place, and if you don’t want glitter traveling into your crow’s feet, we suggest you nix the glitzy eyeshadow, especially all over the lid. If you want a bit of sparkle, use it as an eyeliner on your upper lid or even in the corner of your eye. A tiny bit can go a long way.

19. Clothing from a Mall Store

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When we say this, we mean clothing from stores like American Eagle, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21 and the like. Ladies, just because you can fit into these clothes, it does not mean you should be wearing these clothes. Yes, some of the pieces are cute and it is perfectly okay to sprinkle some of these pieces into your outfits, but when your wardrobe consists of nothing but these clothing items? It’s time to upgrade to more fashionable pieces. Or, at the very least shop at department stores like Macy’s, Nordstrom, or even Boscov’s if you’re on a budget.

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