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I'm frustrated with people thinking I am much older than I am. I feel like I'm still young and should be able to experience youth while I still can. However, there are a lot of fashions I like but am afraid to wear because they might be "too young" for me.
I was wondering: How do you know what is appropriate to wear for your age?
Should I be more daring so people know that I'm 21, and not 35?
Let me preface this by saying I know i'm a straight male answering this question but this is from experience of having 2 older sisters, shopping with girlfriends, and watching a lot of makeover shows like What Not To Wear. lol
Do you know if people are perceiving you as older than you are because of how you look/dress or just how you act?
If it really is how you dress, then just look at the general styles of girls around you. Go into a store like Forever 21 or Charlotte Ruse and look at the general styles, try different outfits on and see what works for you. Dare to even try something outside of your comfort zone or something unexpected. Maybe after putting on that outfit or piece of clothing, you'll like the outcome. Don't be afraid to ask the people at the store too for suggestions. They usually know their stuff well.
Hope I could offer some needed input! Good luck!
ETA: See if there's a Torrid in your area, if not, you could also order from their website:
http://www.torrid.com
There's also Lane Bryant, but I think they're a little more pricey than other retail stores.
Also, check the online stores for other popular retail stores too. I'm a big guy and find that they have bigger sizes online a lot more than in-store.
(Rating: 5) Thanks for the edit. Unfortunately I have to drive over 3 hours to get to the closest Torrid. Torrid is just as expensive as Lane Bryant, and most of Lane Bryant consists of very er... "mature" styles. It's inconvenient to not be able to try stuff on when shopping online! If you don't mind if I ask, what kinds of things do you see girls wearing that you think make them look old?