7 Things You Should Never Wear If You're Over a Certain Age
SHORT SKIRTS
Avoid miniskirts or short shorts, especially with Uggs. A skirt should be an inch above or an inch below the knee; tiny shorts are only for the beach. And if it's warm enough to bare your legs, ditch the boots.
BARE MIDRIFF
Don't expose your stomach, even if you have rock-hard abs. It's never appropriate.
TUBE TOPS
The cut looks unflattering even on young, perky bodies, so imagine what it does to women who need a lift. Tube tops smush the boobs and create the appearance of underarm flab, even if you don't have any.
SHREDDED DENIM
If you wore this trend during the first go-around in the '80s, that's a sign you shouldn't resurrect it. In fact, follow that rule with every trend.
A TUNIC WORN AS A DRESS
Tunics treated as dresses cut you off at midthigh. Try a tunic over leggings: problem solved.
BRIGHT NAIL POLISH
As you age, skin gets more sallow—and neon colors don't look good against it. Red or coral is as daring as you should go.
Published 06/04/2010
