How To Look Young In Your 40S
The light colors we mentioned above offer a good, basic range of what you should be looking for in order to stay looking young and radiant. Women in their 50s or 60s and beyond may find that their colors are lighter than in their 40s.Ivory, cream, stone, cocoa, light grey, pewter, teal, taupe is some of the neutrals you can venture into as tops, bottoms or both. Colors such as sky blue, mint, primrose, pastel pink, soft white are colors you can apply for your blouses, scarves, accessories, lipsticks, eye shadow colors, blushers. You can mix and match with your neutral colors. For a fashionable look, be adventurous and try colors like dusty rose, light aqua, light periwinkle, blush pink, peacock, light teal, turquoise, cornflower, and even geranium. If you like a hi fashion contracting image, mix light teal with blush pink or light aqua with dusty rose. These light palette colors are fresh and feminine, with colors that are very flattering for the mature woman. Careful use of the neutral colors is important for those of you who have a formal business wardrobe. Successful use of colors, such as medium grey, taupe and lighter shades of navy, will always give you a more youthful look.
The good news is of all the dominants, you can have the most fun shopping in the spring and summer months, when light and pastel shades are abundant. You can also choose from a wide range of fabrics when selecting what to wear. Bear in mind that it makes sense to opt for machine washable pieces, however, because lighter shades have a tendency to get grubby quicker. The best news for you is that the light and clean colors of this palette will reflect onto your face, minimizing any dark shadows around the eyes and mouth.
Avoid wearing two dark colors together. This will simply overpower your natural coloring. Your biggest challenge will be in buying a winter coat, since the majority of them come in dark colors, camel is a great option, just make sure it does not match your hair too closely.
Rules to follow;
Always wear a light color near the face
Wear two light colors together
When wearing medium to dark shades from your palette always add a light contrasting color; this can be your jewellery, shoes or scarves
Wear as light a foundation as possible as you skin is fine and delicate.
However you mix and match, make sure the color of your shoe compliments with your pants or skirts to appear taller. As for your handbag, they can match with any color on your clothes not necessary the color of your shoes.