Question Posted Thursday November 17 2011, 3:35 pm
I'm twelve years old and I'm stuck in class with fourteen year olds. The work is pretty straightforward and easy, but I always feel out of place when around other girls. They're all very nice, but they wear makeup, short skirts, tight tops, and high heels, and I'm always in sweatpants. They all seem so flawless and sophisticated, but my hair and face are always greasy and acne is ruining my complexion. Even worse, guys won't even look at me! I'm so sick of being the odd one out!
AdviceMistress answered Friday November 18 2011, 9:35 am: You know the makeup, short skirts, tight tops, and high heels aren't everything you know. I went to high school everyday in sweat pants and a sweatshirt. I dressed up once in awhile but not everyday. I always thought to myself who am I dressing up for? I was more comfortable in the sweatpants than in a skirt. I had a lot of problems with acne when I was younger I just had to start a routine with washing my face day and night. I even have some acne once in awhile now and its something I have to deal with. I knwo you look at those girls thinking why can't I be them or dress like them? Be comfortable with who you are and what you're wearing and with how you look. Being younger doesn't have anything to do with it, its rather being comfortable with who you are. Maybe when you get older you might consider dressing up or wearing makeup. Don't go along with that just because the other girls are doing it. Do what you want because it's what you want to do and it's what makes you feel happy. [ AdviceMistress's advice column | Ask AdviceMistress A Question ]
blr51697 answered Thursday November 17 2011, 8:20 pm: I know that you don't what and don't like to feel out of place but you have to just be yourself. Dont' worry what you think that other people think of you. If you like the way you are then so be it. If you don't like the way you are then try and change a little. Just remember change because YOU want to change and not what other people what you to do.
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