The idea of finding yourself in front of the wardrobe searching the right look to seem more adult in the eyes of others it might seem strange. In this society that daily offers us models that exude eternal youth, among those in their early twenties who fear the dentist more than Botox, and style choices that are misleading when faced with the question «How can I dress to look more adult or more mature?” It's normal to be somewhat taken aback.
It also happened to Vanessa Friedmanone of the most relevant contemporary pens in the fashion field as well as Fashion director and Chief fashion critic of The New York Timeswho recently responded to this very question that came to his column Ask Vanessa.
Kira, a thirty-year-old girl who holds the role of director in a company in the tech sector, expressed to Friedman the need to appear more mature but not “old-fashioned”more in line with his working role. Because, as you said, you are often confused – and consequently treated – with a twenty-year-old.
The question gave rise to a series of reflections on the part of the American journalist, who before revealing her own straight in terms of styleshared a thought that may appear lapidary to those who, having reached this point, have already muttered that appearance doesn't matter but knowing how to play one's role matters: citing two famous films from the past that play on the reversal of roles between children and adults (Crazy Friday And Big), ruled that a child in an adult's body is treated like an adult, vice versa an adult in a child's body is always treated like a child.
This topic, for those who are telling you about it, breaks through a decidedly open door. Only a few days ago, sitting at a lunch with colleagues – many of whom were new and young acquaintances – it happened that, when wondering how old I might be, they gave me an average of about ten years younger than I actually am. It's something that always happens to me, I don't show it, and anyone who is short and rather petite will know what I mean. It's a moment that always triggers chants of “lucky you who look younger”, but are we sure that's the case? Many times I too felt like Kira, small in the eyes of adults who may also make mistakes in guiding their logic of respect purely on the basis of the image they find themselves in front of, but the fact remains that – albeit unconsciously – they continue to do so.
Recognize it it doesn't mean having to give up your style and the desire to express one's tastes and personality by wearing what makes us feel better. It means taking note of the fact that a few small measures can be enough to always make us feel in the right place if we feel the need.
That's why if Friedman suggested Kira to get rid of sneakersbackpacks and skirts with ruffles, for me he has some reason. Indeed: following his tips, and adding a few more, I leave you a small list of tips that you can follow if you too want look a little more adult. Or to at least be treated as such.
1. Choose well-made garments
Vanessa Friedman says that the tailoring it is a fundamental detail. True, because a nice jacket, built according to sartorial principles, makes the difference even when combined with a pair of jeans and a simple white T-shirt. The concept can be extended to the office suit, which, in order not to appear like a typical nineties suit, can be modernized by combining it with a waistcoat worn next to the skin.
2. Pay attention to details
Detail is everything and we are not talking about embroidery or precious elements: we are talking about taking care of your clothes in the right way, washing them and ironing them impeccably. From the shirt to the trousers with the dartsif the folds are right you can see it present yourself in order it is an unmistakable synonym of maturity.
3. The hem wants its share
Reiterating the concept helps and always on the subject of details it is mandatory to mention the hem. Frayed jeans, poorly shortened trousers or skirts (or the wrong length) are synonymous with little care and attention. Definitely to be avoided if you want to elevate your image, as much as patching, dangling buttons and improvisations.
4. The art of refunding the shirt
In recent years, the trend of the shirt being a little inside the trousers and a little outside has made its way. Here, to appear more tidy, and consequently more adult, the shirt must be handled in the right way or inserted into the trousers carefully, arranging it well. And remember that too rolling up your sleeves is an art (and there are lots of videos online to learn how to do it well).
5. Instead of a backpack, a tote bag
There is a category of leaders that Friedman cites as belonging to semiology of campus: sneakers, backpacks, sweatshirts and leggings, all items that are reminiscent of one student style. The backpack is perhaps the most evocative and is best replaced with a tote bag or a work bag, handbag, shoulder bag or cross-body bag as long as it is spacious and .
6. Better fitted That over
The oversized silhouette they are so fashionable and for this reason they don't help to appear more adult and mature. Better thesuit fitted that is, the one that follows the shapes and enhances them, giving a more tidy and minimal idea compared, for example, to jackets with too large shoulders or too long sleeves which, if not chosen with the right intuition, can simply seem like oversized garments wrong.
7. Pay attention to prints and colors
Patterns and colors must be selected carefully so as not to give the look a meaning too childish. Knowing how to dose them in the right way, measuring intensity and contrast with regards to shades and dimension with regards to patterns and designs (abstracts always win), helps to make the outfit lighter and tidier, without having to give up a touch of personality.
8. The heel helps (always)
Those who don't love them will unfortunately have to come to terms with it and our Vanessa Friedman also says so: when she wants to feel more «powerful» generally wants appear taller. And for feel impressive and stand out among those present, even when the gift of height is not lacking, the heel is a fundamental element. And since the important thing is knowing how to walk gracefully, even modest kitten heels or medium heights are fine.
Source: Vanity Fair
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