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Dressing Your Age
21/f
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?
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You can still be sexy while being classy! Things like pairing a high waisted skirt with a cute top will keep you looking youthful yet people won't think you're immature. Also, jeans and heels are great together with a tee (dressy/casual at the same time). The best advice I can give you is to pair high end pieces with low end pieces, dressy clothes with casual clothes and you'll have the perfect outfit.
Hope I helped :)
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sun dresses are always a classy move, with a nice small wicker purse and some sandals. its a fetish of mine, the world would be a better place if more girls wore sun dresses. and they're groovy no matter whats going on in the fashion world. mmmm.....hippie chicks....
good luck
-gunner
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I'm 21 and plus-sized too! It does carry some unique challenges.
My suggestion: dare it up a little, but not too much. You're out of your teens and getting into adulthood, so you have to be careful not to dress like a teenager or you'll end up looking older than you are... "mutton dressed as lamb" (although we're hardly mutton at this age!)
I don't know what plus-sized stores you have available, but I love some of the stuff at Addition-Elle and MXM. They tend to have some more trendy, youthful stuff. Rather expensive, though.
The other store that has come through for me time and time again is Old Navy, when it comes to things like t-shirts. They've got some great peasant-y styles in right now that are super-cute and flattering.
Odd as this may sound, don't follow the trends religiously. For instance, I know that leggings and skinny jeans are in right now, but they aren't flattering on ANYBODY. If you stick to a classic, timeless look and jazz it up with the occasional trendy detail, you'll look more your age. For me, shoes and jewellery are my big things. I wear mostly regular shirts and jeans, but I'll wear fun jewellery or shoes in a cute colour to balance it out.
Don't be afraid of colour, but avoid cutesy patterns and graphic Ts. A plain or embellished top will look so much nicer than a t-shirt with an ironic phrase on it.
Oh, and if you're like me and hate walking stilettos (I swear they only work for 110 lb women), I find that the American Eagle brand at Payless has the best heels. They're a little chunkier without being clunky, and they're really cute.
As for hair and makeup, avoid soccer-mom haircuts or anything too high-maintenance. Go for something soft and feminine, rather than edgy or professional-looking. With makeup, wear as little as possible. If you can get away with it, don't use foundation or lipstick. Just a smidge of eyeliner and mascara with a lip gloss should do it!
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You definitely should be experiencing youth while you still can! If it is the clothes you are wearing that are generating the 'older lady' feedback then absolutely get a wardrobe makeover!
Remember, though, to be aware of your body shape and coloring as the wrong fit or color in the trendiest style is the ultimate disaster!
If you're a little lacking in the height, avoid anything bulky or tops / coats that are longer than mid buttocks, this will only make you look shorter and frumpy.
If you're on the other end of the scale, break your height with horizontal lines, not just in stripey shirts (be careful if you are full busted) but wide belts, straight across cuts, etc.
Don't be afraid of color but you should know what colors you can't wear.
A good way to go is to team a fun T-shirt (ghostbusters/snoopy/superman etc- leave the 'hello kitty' alone, you're not 6!) with a corduroy jacket, blue jeans (again, a cut that suits you) and cute pumps.
If you see something on a hanger that you would usually pass over, stop and try it on, you will be surprised!
Keep a bounce in your step, get a great hair cut and some new threads and you'll be 21 for the next 10 years! (Also remember SPF moisuriser - keeps the lines at bay and youth in hand!)
Have fun xx
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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:
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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.
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