I always look too young. I'm a junior and everyone around me looks like they're a junior- but I could be confused with a freshman! I have brown never died hair thats like 6 inches longer than my shoulder with bangs that sweep to the side kinda across my eye. Any suggestions on hair? also, I have brown eyes so if u know ne ways to do my make up that'd be great too! I need to look older! Oh and- how can i dress to look older? Thanks so much! I RATE!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fashion and Styles? lorelei answered Tuesday October 12 2004, 7:19 pm: Believe me, there isn't an upside to looking older than you are. There's nothing wrong with looking your age. It isn't that you look young, it's just that girls look so much older these days. Everyone wears makeup and dyes their hair and dresses maturely...
You may just be coming into your own style, which does take time. Don't be in a rush. People can tap in when you're obviously trying too hard.
If you want some quick hints to maybe "age it up" a little, you could try a haircut and some highlights. Since your hair is kind of long, I'd go for the smooth, sleek look and maybe razor cutting your bangs. Try looking at a few magazines and talking to the stylist at your hair salon/cuttery.
Dressing to look older is essentially useless. Stick to your own personal style. You could check out some stores like Charlotte Russe, Forever 21 or a department store to pick up some fashionable junior sized clothing. But it's all about how you carry yourself in those clothes. Keep your head up, your shoulders back and tell the world that you like what you're wearing or how you look.
butterfly99808 answered Sunday October 10 2004, 12:25 pm: well maybe get highlights in your hair and get it cut a few inches. I have brown eyes too. just put black eyeliner under your eyes (NOT under your botton lash)And maybe a little bit on the top.
and for your clothes ummm..wear tight clothes [ butterfly99808's advice column | Ask butterfly99808 A Question ]
chocolatekissx answered Sunday October 10 2004, 11:59 am: I have the same problem, (I look way younger than I am) You might want to grow out your bangs (I know that takes a little while) and dye your hair a darker brown with either a reddish tint or red highlights. (or, depending on your complexion you might wanna go blonde with highlights) You should cut your hair shorter (about 2-3 inches) and get it layered. (maybe even have a perm in it to make it wavy or curly).
You should try shopping at places like Express, they have really cute clothes that makes you look older.
For make up try a lil black mascara and black eyeliner (not to much) and make sure all the colors you use look good on your face because that can make you look like a 10 year old playing with her mothers make-up. Hope I helped =) [ chocolatekissx's advice column | Ask chocolatekissx A Question ]
sweetpinkgiggles3 answered Sunday October 10 2004, 2:48 am: Hey. Why do you want to look older? You seem beautiful? I look younger then I am. Your hair I would get rid of the bangs like grow them out or push them back and wear your hair up alot and for make up really light colors and clothes jeans and cute tops. You have to make your clothes tight though and just have an older more mature attitude. Also, be confident. Thanx for the question. hugs n kiss*s xoxo *Summer
BlackAngel answered Saturday October 9 2004, 8:27 pm: Don't worry about LOOKING a certain age. It's more about how you act, and talk. I'm in 10th grade, and I've had people ask me if I'm 12 and people ask me what collage I go to!
About actually changing your looks....well, I suppose makeup works, but I think it makes you look kinda fake, depending on how well it's applied and how much and what colors are used. Hair, just don't put it in braids, it makes you look about 3-4 years younger. Try braiding it, then twisting it up in a bun, you might need either some sort of hair sticks (of course, my friend uses pens to do her hair rather like this so....) or bobby pins to hold the braid in place, and a binder to put around it after it's all wrapped up. Also, let your bangs grow would be another thing. (If you let your hair get long and don't like it, cut it. If you cut it short and don't like it....well, too bad, can't undo that one :-) )
RaNdOmGuY answered Saturday October 9 2004, 7:26 pm: hey, think if it this way, you might hate looking young now, but when you are in your twenties and thirties and your friends are complaining about how old they look, they will be jealous of how long you look!
and its not about what is on the outside, its all about the inside!
good luck
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Shlammy answered Saturday October 9 2004, 7:25 pm: Seeing that the new thing is like short hair, like nobody has long hair anymore, I have never seen a single person in my school that has long hair, unless its curly, get it cut, like a little above your shoulders and let your bangs grow out, don't cut them at all. You can buy a curling iron, and flip the bottom out and maybe get like light blonde streaks. Seems to work pretty well. And for makeup use like a black eyeliner and don't do a line too thick, make it pretty thin. Also, use a light blush and an eyeshadow that compliments with whatever you're wearing. And to dress to look older, don't wear like the normal t-shirt and jeans to school, dress nicely. Wear like a nice pair of jeans and a sweater or a knee length skirt with a cute shirt. Always works for me. [ Shlammy's advice column | Ask Shlammy A Question ]
xxhotsexycutiexx answered Saturday October 9 2004, 6:41 pm: hi well....hmmm bangs usually make u look "young and innocent" so u got to lose them...grow them out...hmmm also...bout make up dont put a lot of it...b/c usually guys dont like a gurl wit lot of make up...just put a lil to look more natural then fake :)
also dressin up...hmmm to look older wear something sexy...u kno a sexy top...b a lil exotic but not that much..;) just a lil show a lil not 2 much :) hmmm wearing something tihgt to show ur curves :) its always nice...i hope i helped....xoxo effy [ xxhotsexycutiexx's advice column | Ask xxhotsexycutiexx A Question ]
lauren212 answered Saturday October 9 2004, 6:17 pm: well maybe you shouldnt care if u look younger!!
but do u use eye liner it makes me look old like by two years !!! and layered hair is the best!!!it makes me look old my three years!! [ lauren212's advice column | Ask lauren212 A Question ]
SheaStadium answered Saturday October 9 2004, 6:15 pm: K well u shud grow out ur bangs or use them in a way that u see in people magazine and stuff. Wear a glossy pink lipstick and blush. Use dark eyeliner and mascara. Wear a little bit og black or brown or sum darker color eye shadow. Good luck! [ SheaStadium's advice column | Ask SheaStadium A Question ]
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