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A pair of jeans can make or break your outfit no matter what your age, but as our bodies change, so should our sartorial choices. Age-appropriate clothing doesn’t mean looking frumpy or dowdy—but unfortunately, the wrong jeans can make you look and feel just wrong. YouTube influencer Heather Sinclair knows a thing or two about how to dress for success—especially when it comes to denim. “Since denim is so popular, especially this year, this fashion tutorial should help with wardrobe choices,” she says in her video. “Although my styling tutorials are popular with women over 50 and 60 this one could be of interest to a woman in her 40s too.” Here’s what she has to say.

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​1.  Cheap, Stretchy Jeans

Sinclair, in her video, says cheap, stretchy jeans are a complete waste of money. “Let's start with mistake number one. And that's all about buying a really inexpensive, cheaper pair of stretchy jeans that are well, not well-made. Now, I know many of you are watching your money, but a cheap pair of not well-made stretchy jeans is like throwing your money away. Better to invest in a brand with a superior stretch.”

​2.  Jeans That Are the Wrong Length

Make sure your jeans are the correct length for your shoes, Sinclair says in her video. “Next, let's talk about wearing our jeans, different kinds of shoes and having the wrong length. In other words, we got the pants dragging on the ground. Nothing ruins an outfit more than pants dragging, especially when shorter styles are trending. Not only does it look bad, but you're going to wear out the bottom of those pants. better to go with a higher length.”

3.  ​Jeans That Are the Wrong Fit

Make sure your jeans actually fit properly. “Let's talk about the next mistake number three, and that is not getting the right fit. Now, you can always order your jeans online, and if you buy them from Amazon, the jeans that I just mentioned like Lee and NYDJ, you can send them back if they don't fit,” Sinclair says in her video. “But let me save you a little bit of time here because what you should be doing is measuring yourself, your inseam, your waist, et cetera. And then what you're going to do is you're going to look at almost every item, not just jeans, that has a size chart and you're going to make sure that you get as close to that manufacturer's size chart as possible.”

RELATED: 8 Flattering Jean Styles If You're Over 50.

​4.  Wide-Leg Jeans

Wide-leg jeans are trendy, but they can easily look wrong. “What's trending right now are wide leg pants, but wow, you really have to style them right to wear them properly,” Sinclair says in her video. “If you wear a baggy top over these, you're going to look huge… I tuck in a fitted shirt and it looks much better. I'm also not wearing a belt because I don't want to cut myself off at the waist.”

5.  Skinny Jeans

Not all skinny jeans are bad—but if they make you uncomfortable, don’t wear them and got for a skimming jean instead. “If your idea of skinny jeans were like jeggings that you had to lie on the bed to zip up, then yes, those ones are out anyway,” Sinclair says in her video. “These are out of style, but I don't know about you, but I could barely sit down in those jeggings. Instead, we have a skimming jean.”

Former acting national police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane will face the Pretoria High Court in October. Phahlane and five others are in the dock, accused of misconduct related to two contracts worth a combined R54 million. On Monday, the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court transferred the case to the High Court, where the accused will appear […]

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ETH Zurich offers the Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) to support outstanding students pursuing a master’s degree at the university. Host Institution: ETH Zurich, Switzerland Field(s) of Study: Eligible master’s degree programs offered by the university. Number of Scholarships: The number of scholarships awarded each year varies based on available funding. Target Group: Open …

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Legal Practitioner Richard Kojo Abban has voiced serious concerns about the devastating effects of illegal mining, accusing the government of gross negligence and failing to address the underdevelopment in regions rich in natural resources. In an interview with Afia Pokua, popularly known as Vim Lady, Mr. Abban argued, “Over 10 percent of the revenue generated […]

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His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, has awarded a citation to Ghana’s Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the upcoming December 7 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. This honor recognizes the Vice President’s outstanding contributions towards the development and enhancement of Jakpa Palace, […]

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If you have unsightly belly fat and want to get rid of it as quickly as possible, there are certain things that can really help speed up the process. Assuming you’re trying to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way, getting rid of belly fat can only benefit your health. “A more firm overweight abdomen can be indicative of a higher level of visceral fat, which is where the fat tissue has accumulated around vital organs,” nutritionist Jenna Hope tells The Guardian. “A softer overweight abdomen indicates a higher percentage of subcutaneous fat tissue, which is where the fat tissue is closer to the skin. While it’s recommended to try to avoid both, visceral fat is believed to be a greater risk of poor health and disease later on in life.” Here are 6 shortcuts to blasting belly fat, according to experts.

RELATED: How to Get Abs, According to Fitness Experts.

​1.  Try Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is a very effective tool for losing not just belly fat but fat all over the body. "When you don't eat, what happens in your body from a hormone standpoint is that your insulin's going to fall," says Dr. Jason Fung. "You're going to allow your body to start using the calories that are in the body. Let your body eat your body fat. That's what fasting is doing for you, and it's totally natural because that's what it's there for. That body fat is not there for looks, it’s there for you as a source, as a store of calories. So fasting just lets you use that.”

​2.   Eat More Fiber

Fiber slows down digestion and helps you feel full longer. “High-fiber foods tend to be more filling than low-fiber foods, so you're likely to eat less and stay satisfied longer. And high-fiber foods tend to take longer to eat and to be less ‘energy dense,’ which means they have fewer calories for the same volume of food,” says the Mayo Clinic.

​3.  Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods

Ultra-processed foods are terrible for your health and your waistline. “If you look at the insulin release in processed foods versus unprocessed foods, there's a huge difference,” says Dr. Fung. “So if you eat sort of highly refined foods like white bread for example, then you're going to have a very different response in insulin compared to sort of a whole food. So unprocessed foods in general, your body knows how to handle. We've been eating them for thousands of years, but certainly anytime you eat, your insulin is going to go up. You're giving your body instructions to store energy. So the solution is to eat less often.”

​4.  Walk As Much As Possible

Walking at a brisk pace is an excellent way to help burn fat, especially on an incline. “The higher you set the incline, the more energy your body is forced to use to help activate your glutes, quadriceps, and calves, all of which have to put in overtime when the incline is increased,” certified personal trainer Chrys Crockett tells NBC News. “This increase of energy burns more calories and, depending on your weight and cardiovascular endurance, can also burn more fat.”

RELATED: 8 Best Ways to Strip Away Your Unhealthiest Belly Fat.

​5.  Watch the Wine

Drinking your calories—especially alcohol—can lead to excess weight around your abdomen. “It passes through your stomach and enters the bloodstream and the brain,” says the Cleveland Clinic. “But ultimately, alcohol must find its way to the liver, which is the only organ that knows what to do with it. There, it takes center stage. Your liver lets alcohol go to the front of the line, before other nutrients, because it simply needs to break it down into CO2 and water and get it out of your body.” It might be a good idea to avoid alcohol completely while trying to lose weight.

​6.  Eliminate Added Sugars

Cut out sugar to speed up the fat-burning process. “When the body experiences inflammation and stress, the preferred storage site for fat is in and around the belly,” says Brenda Rea, MD, DrPH, PT, RD, a family and preventive medicine physician at Loma Linda University Health. “Foods like granola bars, ketchup, yogurt or breakfast cereals may also have hidden sugars. If you’re not sure if something has sugar, read the labels and look for those lesser-known names of sugar.”