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I need to change my image...
I've been wearing the same clothes since I was in middle school and I am now a senior in high school. I've always worn baggy sweatshirts, sweat pants, ugly sneakers or old boots. I also wear a lot of black. I basically scare people away and I actually had someone call me a bum. At first, I couldn't possibly care less, but now it's got me thinking that this must be the reason why I have a low self-esteem about my physical appearance. I want to change the way I dress and my overall physical appearance for this new school year, but I have no idea how to do that.
Basically, I have short dark, dark brown hair with matching eyes and I have a sort of hourglass figure. I'm 5'2' and weight about 125 lbs. I can't really say what styles I'm interested in because I love them all and I'm so used to wearing dark clothes, particularly black, so... What can I do to show people that I'm not entirely a loner and wouldn't mind making some new friends?
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Firstly it must be quite a scary transition for you but you should just have fun and experiment with styles to find what you like.
For your hair why not try going a few shades darker or lighter? And if your feeling more adventurous go for a redy brown, dark red or even a bright red! Have it cut, maybe shorter bangs or a middle parting, maybe some short layers cut in that you could back comb and style.
As for glasses it depends on your face shape to what suits you. Try a black smaller pair for the sexy sophisticated look or even consider contact lenses.
Keep your skin in good condition drink plenty of water, wash your face with a sensitive soap morning and night, exfoliate 1-2 times a week, moisturise once a day and use a toner. Makeup wise try a light foundation (make sure it matches your skin colour, don't want too look pale or orange!) Ask for help on matching your colour in the shop, or even just a light powder to hide blemishes. Use a consealer to hide dark cirles under your eyes. Use a bit of black eye liner if you like, but mascara is a must it will open your eyes and will make a hug difference.
For your clothes, look threw fashion magazines find styles you like and go shopping and use it as guide lines and add your own personal twist on the styles to make it your own. Add colour and accessories. Invest in some skinny jeans (blacks good) and some cute tshirts, make sure there the right size for you not baggy! (:
Shoes? Try flats there are sooo many different kinds. Converse are great too! Army boots, wedges, heels, kitten heels. Anything you feel is you or the new you.
Paper your self every once and a while, paint your nails do hair and face masks invite your friends over or potential friends over for girly nights and films. As long as you feel good with your self and be confident you will look it! (:
Any questions email me. Good luck sweetie
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I do the exact same thing. I always wear big sweatpants, and tshirts, and clothes like that because I feel uncomfortable in my clothes, and now that I am a senior I want to change my look and stand out rather than look like a "bum."
Physical Appearance(head to toe):
- Try something new with your hair. Never do it the same. People will begin to see that you are changing it and compliment your new style. Maybe even dying your hair. I dyed mine a little dark than my normal color (brown) and it made a huge difference and I liked it a lot. Make a bold statement with your hair and people will definitely notice it, but nothing to drastic.
- Now your face. haha, when it comes to make up liquid concealers are out! Try new natural powders or natural minerals for an airbrushed look. Eye wise? For your eye color try light grays, and dark grays and blacks together or different shades of bronze. If you are a bright colored person for make up, try purples and blues. I have brown eyes too so I know it looks good. (: Only wear mascara on the top lashes, looks much better! Don't wear lipstick try glossy skin colored lip gloss. Wash your face every morning and night with a light soap. You will feel soooo good about how soft your skin is. I know i do(: You may want to get glasses that are a smaller frame. I would suggest it. But get black that would look cute and sophisticated. Maybe keep the purples ones for when you go out but keep smaller frames for school and events because you are making too big of a statement with those glasses. I mean would you wear those to an interview? I wouldn't! You need to look sophisticated, and confident.
- Clothing? Don't always go for the form fitting clothes because they may night be your style but don't go so baggy that it looks trashy. Try putting some colors into your wardrobe you may actually like and you will definitely stick out to people more than you did. Even if you are still into dark colors try a darker toned jean. You are a good size don't be afraid to go with form fitting clothes so show off your shape.
- Body? You may feel self-concious about yourself. Well don't because you are the only you, you've got! Just eat healhty, exercise, and pamper yourself because you will start feeling better about yourself and it's a mind trick, so you will see yourself smaller, or fitter and actually become attracted to it.
- Shoes! Find shoes that are comfortable. Heels? Don't do it! Just find slip on ballet flats that are comfortable, and sneakers you can still wear but not too often depending the type of outfit you have. The key is a comfortable and cute shoe, but nothing too flashy!
Just remember to be confident in yourself. Maybe once you change your overall look and switch it up, more people will begin to notice you and you will be complimented by people and that way you can start making new friends. Blow them away and show them what you've got, because we all have potential and you can prove to people that you aren't a "bum." Show them you can be a very beautiful girl, walk with your head held high, and walk that hallway like its your runway! Don't become cocky about it though. Just act cute, simple, and smart, becaues you deserve the very best. (:
Good luck!
If you ever need help ask me more questions or email me. (:
less_than_3_god@hotmail.com
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you can start out with small changes, like try wearing jeans - black if you want, that's fine - and tops that accentuate your small waist. by that i mean tops which get tighter at your waist or just under the bust. if you don't feel comfortable enough with your body at the moment try a simple t-shirt that's say blue or green or something. take small steps away from the baggy clothes and ingest some colour into your outfit. Your still allowed to wear black, it flatters everyone and goes with anything. if your glasses bother you, get some new ones or maybe try contacts. you could try highlights in your hair, soften your apperance.
if you do any of this, make sure the changes aren't to drastic and you stay true to yourself.
with regard to making friends just be yourself and be friendly. start up a conversation with someone you sit next to in class, it can be about the work you're doing or complement their apperance - anything!
make sure you enjoy the last of high school.
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