Many crossdressers and transgender women tell me that it was easier for them to look feminine when they were younger.
The truth is, you can look beautiful and feminine at any age!
While nobody can stop the clock, there are some simple ways to shave a few years off your appearance – if that happens to be a goal of yours.
Read on for 7 simple ways to look younger now.
1. Choose the Right Hairstyle
Hair has a huge impact on your appearance. Long hair is undoubtedly feminine, but be careful – hair that’s too long can emphasize drooping.
Consider these styles for a fresh, youthful look:
- Shoulder length hair – This length is universally flattering.
- Bangs – Bangs are cute, youthful, and perfect for hiding forehead wrinkles.
DO: Shoulder length hair
DO: Bangs
2. Add Some Sex Appeal
While you shouldn’t dress like a 20 year old, you definitely want to avoid looking like a buttoned-up old lady.
Here are some ways to add a bit of youthful sex appeal to your look:
- Wear high heels and flirtatious stockings.
- Choose clothes in sensuous fabrics – like lace, velvet, and fur.
- Show some skin (just not too much!).
Check out my previous article 3 Rules for Dressing Sexy at Any Age for more tips.
3. Get Enough Sleep
We all need our beauty sleep, but the older you get, the more a lack of sleep shows up on your face.
Under-eye bags, dark circles, and sallow skin distract from a feminine look, so be sure to make sleep a priority.
4. Add Some Color to Your Wardrobe
If you usually wear a lot of black or neutral tones, try adding some bright colors to your wardrobe. Bright colors have a youthful vibe and liven up your appearance.
5. Whiten Your Teeth
Teeth are a subtle cue of age – old teeth tend to look yellow or grey.
Whitening your teeth brightens your face and takes years off of your appearance. Try Crest White Strips for cheap and easy tooth whitening.
6. Use the Right Skin Care Products
Most skin creams don’t deliver on their “miracle in a bottle” promises. However, there are certain ingredients that have proven anti-aging benefits.
Fight wrinkles and firm your face by using products that contain one or more of the following ingredients:
- Retinol
- Vitamin C
- Hyaluronic acid
- Alpha hydroxy acid
- Green tea
You can find affordable products with these ingredients in any drug store.
7. Smile
Yes, it’s trite advice, but smiling really is the fastest way to improve your appearance!
A smile lifts the cheeks and acts like an instant facelift. Smiling also gives you a pleasant look and puts people at ease – making it easier to blend in as a woman.
Beautiful at every age
Now for my favorite bonus tip: Look at classy, attractive women age 40+ for inspiration!
I know we have a lot of gorgeous, ageless beauties in this community, so I’d love to hear from YOU: What are your favorite tips for looking sexy and stylish at every age?
Even better, inspire us by sharing your photos below!
Love,
Lucille
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This is me at 66 (I’m 70 now). Young is in the mind. Even though some say to dress your age, if you think young(er), you can dress younger also.
Remember it’s always ok to break beauty rules you look great love.
Sure chit chatting privately would be fine with me. How can we do it….Hugs Teresa
Good advice. I agree with it, and have comments on some of the items:
4. Color, YES. I have gotten a good passel of compliments when I am more colorful. And I feel younger, too.
6. Skin care. Alpha hydroxy acid sounds really; technical, but it is a name for a collection of slightly different compounds. One is citric acid, which you can buy almost anywhere. It’s used in canning, for example. You can apply it directly in a mild solution, like 2-5%. You can mix it, or one of the other forms of alpha hydroxy, in with lotions that don’t have it. It is also a good exfoliant. You can mix it a little stronger, then rinse off in a while. Saves a lot of $ if you do it yourself. Another skin care need is sun protection, either sunscreen or just avoiding exposure, or both. And, NOT SMOKING.
7. Smile. Amen to that. You don’t want to look like a grumpy old lady,do you?
I realise it’s me commenting about me, but I think I look much better now than when I was young. This selfie photo was taken earlier in the year just before heading out to a pub. I’m 77.
Hi Denny Wilson you look really great at 77. I hope I could look that good when I’m your age.
After many years of hiding and trying to find my inner beauty, I have done more in the last few months than ever before. I know she is there and wanting to show herself. At 47, it’s not easy, but I’m trying. I have a long ways to go, but all of the tips here and instructional videos from Miss Lucille are helping me immensely.
After many years of hiding and trying to find my inner beauty, I have done more in the last few months than ever before. I know she is there and wanting to show herself. At 47, it’s not easy, but I’m trying. I have a long ways to go, but all of the tips here and instructional videos from Miss Lucille are helping me immensely.
Another favorite black dress. Like I said just be yourself and you will be ok. Don’t worry about what other people think.
your suggestions are so cool.
This is one of my favorite dresses
Hi I just try to be me as feminine as I can at 53 years old. I was 49 when I started dressing. Well I live near Chicago and lots of the women wear leggings like crazy especially downtown.
Dear Lucille
I think all of the tips are spot-on, as always.
My tip would be to eat plenty of oranges, satsumas etc. Ideal to ensure intake of vitamin c.
With love