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10 Things You Shouldn't Wear After You Turn 30

Getting older means knowing better.

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If your ID says you were born on or before this day in 1983, then listen up: There are a few style rules that you should start abiding by in order to not look like an old man clinging onto the last vestiges of his youth. Being 30 is cool—embrace it and let go of dressing like a boy band member or whatever rapper is hot on the Internet at the moment. Look in the mirror and check the 10 Things You Should Stop Wearing After You Turn 30.

If your ID says you were born on or before this day in 1983, then listen up: There are a few style rules that you should start abiding by in order to not look like an old man clinging onto the last vestiges of his youth. Being 30 is cool—embrace it and let go of dressing like a boy band member or whatever rapper is hot on the Internet at the moment. Look in the mirror and check the 10 Things You Should Stop Wearing After You Turn 30.

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Sneakers with suits

Contrary to what the mainstream men's magazines are telling you, it's not cool to wear sneakers with a suit. If you've taken the time and spent the money to get the right suit, then surely you can take the time to keep it all the way correct and wear proper shoes. These days, formal shoe and even casual shoe makers have stepped their game up in terms of look and advancements in comfort, so put some effort in and you won't look like you got jacked for your shoes on the way to your fancy event.

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Diamond Earrings

At this age, you need to be more concerned with eating carrots instead of rocking carats in your ears. Let go of your rapper ambitions and your rebel youth past. Let those extra holes close up.

Tank Tops As A Shirt

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Backpacks

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Skinny Jeans

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Graphic Print Shirts

Slogans, snarling animals, religious iconography—even logos on T-shirts are off limits for anyone who can be categorized as an 80s baby. Embrace simplicity and stick to solid color shirts because at this age, the only statements women are interested in are your bank statements.

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Leopard Print

Your style icon is Eartha Kitt, right? There is no reason for you to walk around looking like a rug or your girlfriend's panties. Leopard is just too busy of a pattern for a grown man to wear and not look like a fool.

Snapbacks

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Mohawks

Mohawks are really cool on kids, but since you haven't been a kid for 25 years, you should get rid of that spiky hair cut. You shouldn't have to crouch down under a doorway in order to not mess up your 'do.

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