Fashion horrors for the older man

How can the middle-aged man avoid those fashion horrors that haunt him as the grey hairs gather? Here are a few thoughts after less than a year's search for style in middle age.

1. Avoid wearing anything that you think will make you look younger. It won't. No T-shirts with rock band logos, no cowboy boots (unless, of course, you're a real cowboy), no skinny-fit jeans.
2. Don't try too hard; above all, don't wear brogues without socks.
3. Don't try to hide those grey hairs. You run the real risk that it will be obvious and you will then be seen as the sad sort who cannot accept ageing with dignity.
4. Don't ask your children for style advice (particularly daughters). The wounding sarcasm will only hurt you. (To be fair, I haven't had this from my daughter.)
5. Stick with classics, but give them a twist with bright colours and accessories such as pocket squares and scarves.
6. Avoid artificially distressed or aged clothes and accessories  You will be living a lie. Wear them out yourself and then continue to wear them.
7. Don't allow yourself to give up on the search for style. The fashion industry may not be interested in you, but there are plenty of great clothes and accessories out there for you.
8. Don't leer at younger women; but do admire older women - they will tell you if they don't like it.
9. Take pride in your age once you reach your forties and older. You are now a grown man!
10. Always ignore bloggers who write articles like this telling you what to do.