How to Dress Well In Your 40s and 50s

If you’re an over 40 years old male looking to improve your personal style and dress better than most 20-somethings, this post is for you! However, let's get something straight – being over 40 does not automatically make you "old." And it certainly doesn't mean you have to dress a certain way.

Your clothing choices are often influenced by your lifestyle and occupation, so there is no one-size-fits-all rule for men over 40. Moreover, finding well-fitting clothes can be challenging as many brands cater to younger men with smaller sizes. While it's perfectly acceptable for older men to wear "young" clothing if that's their preference, this post will focus on traditional age-appropriate dressing.

So here are some tips and recommendations for the sophisticated gentleman who wants to elevate his style game.

• When wearing denim, leave the running sneakers at home. Stop wearing actual trainers with jeans.
• You should not chase trends, but you should be in the know. Adopting the subtle fluctuations of silhouettes, colors and small details will have you looking well-seasoned and in season.
• While clothing fit is extremely subject to trend, slimmer silhouettes have been in style for years and probably aren’t going anywhere, at least not anytime soon.
• This is great because it’s a very flattering look on most guys, including men over 40 and over 50 years old.
• So be sure to get your clothes tailored: shirts taken in, pants hemmed, sleeves shortened. Trim the fat out of your garments for a younger, leaner look.