8 Mistakes That Make Older Guys Look OLDER! | How To Age Gracefully

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There's absolutely nothing wrong with aging. And for a lot of us, getting older presents a crossroads. Should we try to look younger? Or should we really lean into the fact that we're aging? There are a lot of mistakes you can make trying to look younger, but worse, there are mistakes that will actually make us look older than we really are. We want to age gracefully. And in this video I'm revealing eight mistakes that make older guys look even older. Enjoy!

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[Gerald-fiyw]

As you get older, I believe one of the things that will make you look 10 years. Younger is your posture, the way you walk the way you hold yourself when you’re seen walking across the parking lot and you’re not hunched over or shuffling. Stand up straight, pull your shoulders back Walk like you’ve got some stride. That would be my number one change for older people and I’m 63.

[ricardoluise]

short hair (I'm getting bald) and shaved beard makes me looks 10 years younger. Also just going to the gym improves confidence.

[trentv]

You’re spot on. Once we get older, we often forget about fashion. Updating your look, will make you feel younger.
Nothing makes you look older than wearing the same clothes year after year!! Been stepping ip and buying newer clothes. People definitely notice!

[geico]

Full transparency, I'm 46-years-old currently and when I was a teenager I noticed my father buying outfits I would buy. I noticed him dressing like he was my age, etc.., it taught me not to do that when I get older:) HA!

[adrianpuccio]

The key to colouring your hair is to get it done professionally as they will weave in highlights and lowlights.
Natural hair isn’t one colour it is dimensional.
Also avoid going to dark as it will appear harsh on a more mature face bringing out all the imperfections in your skin we dark shadows under the eyes hyper pigmentation etc

[Marches]

This could be one of your best videos so far. Not for the contents, those are always great, but for your speaking style. Everything is perfect, yout tone, your timing, the pauses, the phrases, the smirks. Almost hypnotic!

[matta.]

I started going grey (white) when I was 28. Now, 40 years later, I can truly say that I've never really paid much attention to it. It's just who I am. What has surprised me is that every girlfriend since then and now (including my wife), has really liked my hair. They said it made me look "distinguished", "mature", and "trustworthy" and "dependable". Okay, I'll take it.

[beto]

⁠​⁠​⁠I agree with those who say staying in shape makes you look and feel younger. I’m 56 and started hitting the gym and watching my eating habits for the first time when I turned 48 and I never looked as good as I do now, muscular and all 💪 my best shape ever since I always was a scrawny guy. I even have girls 20-30 years younger hitting on me every once in a while now and I love that.

[daprimo]

Nothing makes a man ( or a woman for that matter) look older than not staying in shape, but that's the hardest thing to do.

[peterlewis]

As i get older and older, i feel that buying a trailer deep in the Forrest and staying out of town is the best way to enjoy the birds and the other critters. They are all quite young looking, especially the birds.

[dannyg]

This is excellent advice. I finally have embraced looking the best at my age (63) instead of trying to look younger. No more dyeing my hair and also, I am going to start daily facial care. I do love my comfortable shoes, but I also bought more stylish shoes for when I dress up. Thanks for the great advice and encouraging words!

[stephenercolino]

Started losing my hair many years go and have been shaving my head since then and I love it. I am now 58 and I get many compliments on how good it looks

[tracephoto]

It’s so interesting. At 51, watching this video feels like a lot of commons sense rules that I already follow. BUT, when I look around at my workmates and acquaintances, almost all of them are making most, if not all, of these mistakes. When I get to work I get compliments on various things regarding my appearance and I’m always surprised, because again it feels like common sense. I suppose people are shocked because most guys are making the mistakes you’ve listed here. I think I might share this with some friends, see what happens. Lol

[TheRadioMaestro]

I started with a few gray hairs in my 20s. Now I’m in my 50s and I’ve got a nice patch of gray in my temples and sides, and quite a bit in my crown. I’ve had numerous stylists tell me “please don’t color these gray hairs out, they look so great”, so I don’t. You can’t reverse the clock, plus, it looks good. I love your channel, I’m trying out the product. Thanks for being there!

[jakobkovacic]

It is definetly better to try to embrace whatever you think looks bad on you. I got my first grey hair when I was in high school and by my mid twenties I was completley salt and pepper, and now in early thirties I am mostly grey. And I had a really hard time getting to grips with it. Especialy in college. I mean it did looked wierd. But at some point I got to terms with it I let the beard grow out and started to dress more maturely and (at least I think so) learned to use it to my advantage. After getting my first job I was later told that the fact that I looked older, more experinced and reliable helpped getting me the job.
The wife liked it too 😀

[claudioklr]

Great video. Excellent advice!

There is a fine line dividing between a men after his 40s dressing well and not so much.
Trying to look younger is not always good, it backfires pretty easily.
The clothes that are too tight (pants, t-shirts, shirts, blazers, etc)
Using those ripped jeans
Not upgrading the shoe game (nothing against using red Converse or black Vans, but maybe using them in the right place and time)
And the list could go on forever and ever...
I think that a big part of this game is being nonchalant, the opposite as everyone knowing you are trying too hard.

[moritzmusik]

Nicely put, and I agree on most points with some caveat on wearing trendy things: I think it makes a huge difference if you are trying to look young by wearing trendy things or you simply like wearing trendy stuff. In the latter case, if it comes across naturally as your style, you can wear it regardless if you are 20, 40, or 90.

[ronripley]

Hi Brian - it's been a while! Great vid. At 60, your thumbnail obviously caught my attention. ;-) I agree with all your tips/suggestions. A couple side notes from someone who is there living it! lol If you find an excellent colorist that can make your hair look 100% natural - I say go for it. I would not try to do it yourself at home out of a box and if you look good with a greying or balding head- definitely go that route - it's much less work! Coloring isn't the most economical, low maintenance way to go - but I've been very happy with it for about 5 years now (too bad we can't post pics on YT). Just my two cents. Second tip from this "old man" - I have my ears and nose hair waxed once a month - it may sound painful, but it really isn't bad at all and they will be smooth as butter after - you'll be addicted. It's also fairly inexpensive.

[Sandipan_Naskar]

This video without any background music feels like soooo full of wisdom...!
Amazing video...!

[marquiswallace]

I’m “6.0” 175 and 57. Proudly embracing the blend of the casual Mr. Rogers look and business modern tapered suits.