Unless you want to add years to your look, be sure not to dress in clothes that are suited to someone much younger.

Read on to find out.

1. Are you shopping at trendy clothing stores?

If you’re shopping where the kids shop, chances are you are buying clothes that aren’t flattering you. The cuts and styles of the teenagers and 20-somethings are much different to those that suit some aged 50-plus. Just because you can fit into the skinny jeans or the high waisted shorts, doesn’t mean that you should wear them.

2. Do your shirts have slogans on them?

If you’re still wearing t-shirts from your favourite 70’s bands or something with ‘Choose Life’ across the front, it really just screams ‘I live in the past’. The same goes for anything with cartoons or characters adorning the front, it’s really a no-no past about 18 years of age.

3. Do you still wear clothes that you bought a decade ago?

Looks change, and the suit or jacket you bought ten years ago is more likely to be cut differently to something modern, which could be dating your look. Of course, there are exceptions (little black dresses are always in style) but it pay to re-invest in a few pieces that you’ll wear again and again.

4. Are you showing off all of your best assets?

A low cut top with short shorts doesn’t look classy, even if you’ve got the body to rock it. It’s always best to go with highlighting one key area rather than revealing all.

5. Does your swimsuit fit properly?

Many of us are guilty of keeping the same old swimmers around, even though they don’t do us many favours. Over time swimmers lose their elastic so they won’t be nipping and tucking in the right places.

Have you updated your look recently? We would love to hear about what inspired you in the comments.