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STOP Wearing These AGING Colors After 50 And What To Wear Instead 720p 25fps
Jul 19, 2025
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Are the colors in your wardrobe secretly
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aging you? Believe it or not, the wrong
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shades can make you look tired, washed
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out, or even older than you are. But
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don't worry, I'm here to help. Today,
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I'm sharing the top colors to avoid and
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they're stunning, flattering
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alternatives that will have you looking
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vibrant, elegant, and effortlessly
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polished. Let's transform your wardrobe
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together. One, avoid dull gray. I get
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it. Gray is often seen as a neutral safe
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choice. But here's the thing. Dull, flat
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grays can be incredibly aging,
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especially if your skin has cooler
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undertones. Instead of adding
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sophistication, these grays can make you
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look washed out and emphasize shadows or
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fine lines on your face. That doesn't
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mean you have to give up gray entirely.
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Scandinavian inspired minimalists would
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gasp. It's all about choosing the right
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shade of gray. what to wear. Instead,
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opt for warm, soft grays with a slight
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beige or taupe undertone. These shades
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are much more flattering because they
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add warmth to your complexion. Light
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gray cashmere sweaters or a tailored
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blazer in a warm gray can feel luxurious
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and modern without aging you. If you're
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unsure which gray works for you, I've
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linked some stunning gray toned basics
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in the description that will elevate
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your wardrobe and make you look radiant.
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Two, avoid harsh black. I know black is
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a wardrobe staple for so many of us.
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It's slimming, versatile, and easy to
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style. But let's be honest, black can be
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too harsh on mature skin. It has a
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tendency to drain the color from your
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face, making you look pale or tired. It
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also emphasizes fine lines and dark
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circles, which is something none of us
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want what to wear. Instead, switch out
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harsh black for softer, equally elegant
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shades like charcoal, navy, or deep
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chocolate brown. Navy is especially
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great because it's just as versatile as
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black, but much gentler on the skin.
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Chocolate brown is rich and luxurious,
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while charcoal offers a more muted
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alternative to true black. If you're
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someone who loves wearing black, don't
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worry. You can still incorporate it into
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your outfits, but keep it away from your
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face. For example, wear black trousers
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or a black skirt and pair them with a
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top in a softer, more flattering color.
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Three, avoid pastel pink. Here's the
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deal with pastel pink. While it might
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feel youthful and fun, it often has the
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opposite effect when worn over 50. These
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overly soft, powdery pinks can blend too
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closely with your skin tone, especially
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if you have fair or light medium skin,
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making you look washed out rather than
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vibrant. What to wear instead? Trade
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pastel pink for richer shades of pink
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like rose, dusty mauve, or coral. These
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hues are more saturated, adding life and
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warmth to your complexion. A rosecoled
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blouse or a dusty mauve sweater can feel
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just as feminine as pastel pink, but far
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more flattering. And if you're drawn to
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bold colors, fuchsia can be a fantastic
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option. It's bright without being
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overpowering and pairs beautifully with
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neutrals like white, gray, or navy.
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Check the description for some stunning
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pink alternatives that are perfect for
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elevating your style. Four, avoid bright
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white. White is another staple that can
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be tricky as we age. Bright, stark white
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can often feel too harsh and clinical,
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especially when worn as a large solid
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piece, like a blouse or dress. It tends
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to emphasize imperfections in the skin,
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making wrinkles or discoloration more
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noticeable. What to wear instead? Go for
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softer whites like ivory, cream, or
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off-white. These shades have a subtle
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warmth that compliments mature skin,
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creating a glowing, harmonious effect.
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An ivory silk blouse, for example, feels
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luxurious and pairs beautifully with
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everything from denim to tailored
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trousers. Five, avoid neon colors. I
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know neon can be fun and youthful, but
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let's be honest, it rarely translates
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into an elegant, polished look. Neon
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shades like electric yellow, lime green,
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or hot pink are incredibly bold, which
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can overshadow your natural beauty and
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draw attention to areas you might prefer
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to minimize. What to wear instead? If
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you love bright colors, opt for jewel
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tones instead. Emerald green, sapphire
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blue, ruby red, and amethyst purple are
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vibrant and eye-catching, but still
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sophisticated. These colors work
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beautifully on mature skin because they
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add richness and depth without
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overwhelming your features. Jewel toned
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dresses, blouses, or even scarves are a
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great way to add a pop of color to your
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wardrobe while keeping it classy. Six,
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avoid beige on beige overload. Beige is
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a tricky one. While it's often seen as a
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neutral staple, wearing too much beige,
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especially near your face, can make you
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look washed out or even dull. This is
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particularly true if your skin tone
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already has warm yellow undertones. What
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to wear instead? If you love beige,
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balance it out with pops of color or
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pair it with richer tones like navy,
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burgundy, or olive green. For example, a
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beige trench coat looks stunning when
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layered over a vibrant top or a scarf in
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a jewel tone. Alternatively, try
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swapping beige for camel. Camel is
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warmer and richer, creating a more
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sophisticated and polished look. Seven,
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avoid muddy earth tones. While earth
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tones like mustard, olive, and rust have
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their place in fashion, they can be
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tricky for mature skin. If these shades
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are too muted or muddy, they can make
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your complexion look dull and even
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highlight salow undertones. The result,
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a tired, older appearance that no one
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wants. What to wear? Instead, replace
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muddy earth tones with refined shades
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from the same family that have more
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vibrancy or depth. For example, swap
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mustard yellow for golden yellow or
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maragold, which has a richer, sunnier
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feel. Replace rust with copper or burnt
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orange, which add warmth without looking
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flat. Trade olive green for emerald or
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forest green. These colors are richer
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and far more flattering. For those who
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love earthy tones, don't worry, you can
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still wear them. Just keep them away
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from your face and incorporate them in
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accessories like belts or shoes. I've
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linked gorgeous refined earth tones in
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the description so you can try these
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updated shades for yourself. Eight,
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avoid cool lavender. Lavender is a
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beautiful color, but it's one that can
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often look too pale or frosty,
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especially if you have warmer
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undertones. Cool shades of lavender can
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wash you out or create a stark contrast
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with your skin, making it harder to
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achieve that radiant, healthy look we
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all want. What to wear? Instead, trade
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frosty lavender for richer, warmer
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shades of purple like plum, mulbury, or
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amethyst. These tones have enough depth
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to complement mature skin and add a
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luxurious feel to any outfit. A plum
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colored blouse or amethyst scarf is a
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sophisticated way to bring purple into
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your wardrobe. These shades pair
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beautifully with neutrals like gray,
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navy, or cream for an effortlessly chic
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look. Nine. Avoid pale beige lipsticks.
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This one's not clothing, but it's
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equally important. Pale beige toned
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lipsticks often blend into your skin
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tone and can leave your lips looking
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flat or undefined. They also emphasize
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fine lines around the mouth, which isn't
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what we're aiming for. What to wear
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instead? Go for lipsticks with more life
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and dimension. Shades like rosy pink,
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soft berry, or peachy coral enhance your
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natural lip color while adding a touch
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of brightness to your face. For a more
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dramatic look, consider a deep berry or
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muted red. I've linked my favorite
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lipstick shades in the description.
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These are tried and trueue colors that
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work beautifully for mature skin and tie
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together your overall look. 10. Avoid
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pale yellow. Pale yellow can be a tricky
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color to pull off because it often
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creates a stark contrast with the skin,
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making you look shallow or overly pale
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instead of brightening your look. It can
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end up dulling your complexion. What to
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wear? Instead, swap pale yellow for
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butter yellow or golden yellow. These
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warmer tones add a soft glow to your
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outfit and compliment your skin without
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washing you out. For a fresh, vibrant
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look, try pairing golden yellow with
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white, navy, or camel. A buttery yellow
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sweater or a golden yellow scarf can be
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the perfect way to add a touch of
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sunshine to your wardrobe. 11. Avoid icy
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blue. Icy blue can look too cold and
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stark, especially on warmer or olive
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toned skin. It has a tendency to
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exaggerate fine lines and shadows,
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leaving you looking tired or washed out.
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What to wear? Instead, trade icy blue
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for soft powder blue or sky blue, which
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are much gentler and more universally
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flattering. If you prefer darker shades,
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opt for cobalt blue or midnight blue.
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These colors are elegant and rich,
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creating a sophisticated and polished
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look. A powder blue blouse or cobalt
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cardigan can be a fantastic way to
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incorporate blue into your wardrobe.
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These shades are fresh, modern, and easy
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to pair with neutrals. 12. Avoid flat
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tan. Flat tan is one of those sneaky
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colors that many of us reach for without
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realizing its effects. It often blends
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too closely with our skin tone, creating
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a washed out effect that lacks
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definition or vibrancy. What to wear
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instead replace flat tan with rich camel
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or cognac. Camel is warm, sophisticated,
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and incredibly versatile, while cognac
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offers a deeper, more luxurious take on
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brown tones. These colors work
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beautifully in coats, boots, and
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handbags, giving your outfit an elevated
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feel. For a polished look, pair camel
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with crisp white, navy, or charcoal. A
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camel trench coat or cognac leather bag
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is a must-have staple that will
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instantly elevate your wardrobe. And
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isn't it amazing how the right colors
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can completely transform your look?
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Whether it's trading harsh black for
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navy or swapping icy tones for warm
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jewel shades, these small changes make a
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big impact on how you feel and present
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yourself. If you're ready to refresh
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your wardrobe, I've linked all the
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pieces I've mentioned today in the
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description. From rich camel coats to
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flattering jewel tone tops, these are
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timeless staples that will bring out
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your natural glow and keep you looking
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polished. I'd love to hear which color
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swap you're most excited to try. Leave a
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comment and let me know. And remember,
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every piece in your wardrobe should work
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for you, enhancing your confidence and
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unique style. Keep shining, ladies. I'll
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see you soon.
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