I am 40 and I can tell you that when I got divorced at 35, I absolutely had a field day with 25-30 year olds. A few were younger and in the 22-24 range.
Its much easier than you think as long as you are looking to go out with women who sort of have their shyte together.
Think about this- the average 25-30 year old single guy probably acts more like an 18 year old did 20 years ago. So these 25-32 year old women want a guy that has their shyte together but still has the outgoing, fun, spontaneous personality. If you are above average or better in the looks department and have your shyte together, they are easy prey.
Luckily for me I look more like 30 than I do 40. One of the chicks I have been seeing thought I was 30 until the 3rd date and was surprised that I was actually 40 (she is 28).
1.) Make no big deal about your age. Own it.
2.) Be fun, outgoing, adventurous and spontaneous
3.) Be mature about life but laid back and easy going as well
4.) Eat clean and workout, look younger than you actually are
5.) Have your shyte together.
6.) Dont chase and be willing to walk away. Women in this age group are a little fickle and like shyte tests more than most IMO. Blow the shyte test off or show them that you have an outcome indifferent attitude. They always ask me early on what I am looking for. My answer never changes...."Looking for someone with an awesome personality like mine to have fun with. If we click great, if not thats ok too. I am in no rush for more but if there is no potential for more down the road I dont want to waste my time".
Those things can be said to help date chicks at any age, but I find the 25-32 year olds are really easy to fall for the older guys who have those qualities.
Women dating men who are 8-15 years older than them really is the new thing.