How to look older?

I'm 23. On a flight home I was questioned about whether I was above 14 years old in order to sit in the exit row. FML

I had the same problem for a while, but I found that I got too good at looking older than I am. Now I'm 21 and look like I'm thirty.

I actually DO have a hormone problem AND looking young runs in the genes for my family. I'm universally mistaken for a 12 year old boy when I'm actually a 22 going on 23 year old. Recently some woman in a barber shop said she thought I was ten. Only once someone had mistaken me for a 17 year old because at that time I had an immense level of  confidence. I never realized that anything was severely wrong with my body and appearance until I moved back to L.A. I was bombarded with questions about my age endlessly and with each question I lost more and more of confidence leading to the suicidal person I am today. I am literally a man caught in a boys body and it will never change due to my hormone problems. I sound like a 12 year old, look like one, can't have s*x, can't have romance, i have 0 friends outside of my family, I get carded by folk younger than me at PG-13 films. I get stared at  and asked 'where is your momma?' or 'why aren't you in school?'. My sister is mistaken as my mother (which is gross because people mistake her for a 17 yr old and me as a 12 yr old. wat. Trolling much?). I'm referred to as 'little boy' by girls wayy younger than me. I don't work and glad I don't because it would only bring more pain. i would really love to start working though :[ 

part your hair in the middle and define your eyebrows. well, if you do that you'll need some mascara and eyeliner too atleast cause otherwise it often looks crazy. if you have a fringe, get rid of it.

25 year old guy going on 12 here. Good times...

Hi,
First for you change Ur hair style than change personality. and take suggestion or some tips for ur neighborhood person and some good friends.




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Wear tight clothing, no Hollister or aero. Proffessional yet chic and sexy clothes. Some some leg and cleavage. Heels , no ugly ballerina flats. Wear makeup that accentuates your lips and eyes. Have your nails done. Have a purse that is not that teeny bopper looking

I have exactly the same problem!

I'm so tired of people tellin me I look like a little 13 year old I'm 16 years old it's pissing me off I don't wanna look like a little kid anymore

I get told I look like I'm 14 or 15, or that I'm way younger than my 17-year-old brother (I'm 20). I've struggled a lot with my appearance, but I've never taken it out on another person. I think that waitress might just think your maturity matches your mistaken age.

im 17 and will be 18 in a few months and all of my friends joke around saying that i look 12 etc. i know that its only a joke but after a while it just makes me really upset cause i want to look by age.

today i went to buy a scratch card and the women said "how old are you?" and i was like "17", she then laughed in my face and said "you look like your about 15", i was like :| cheers! i know that is only 2 years younger but i got upset cause she was so rude about it.

i used to be blonde but then i dyed my hair brown to try and look older but people still make stupid comments about my age.

 

Hey guys I am 22 and I can identify with you all. I have always been called younger than my age ever since I was very younh. It got worse after I turned 18, Finally an adult and people will tell me I looked 13 - 14 yrs old. I was really self contious and everything but now I no longer care what people think. I gave my life to Jesus Christ and became  a christian when I turned 19. He helped me to let go of all the self hate and see myself the way that He sees me. I learned to love myself and accept myself the way I am. My life changed. I just want to tell you. Dont listen to anyone. God made you this way. He formed you in your mother`s womb and predetermined your existance before you were born. You are beautiful and unique. Made in God`s image. Stop worrying about what people think. Wasting years and time in vain. I regret all the time I wasted. Live your life for You. Go after your dreams and goals and pursue happiness. Those people who laugh and critic you most dont do it to intencionally hurt you. People just dont think. And if they do do it intentionally then they are losers and have no life. They are self contious themselves and try to hide it by picking on those who dont look like them. Some may even envy you. Wishing they were as atractive as you. WHO CARES what they think? You are being true to yourself and moving forward to success. You will most likely never see them again in your life and if you do SO WHAT? After I had my baby 8 months ago I havent had any good sleep since and I got dark shadow and bags under my eyes. I was actually feeling sad because I thought to myself that I looked bad and a bit older. Well guess what.. I still get people asking my age and thinking im 16. Yesterday I was in the supermarket I frequently visit and one of the workers finally got the nerves to ask how old I was. Being used to it by now I find it quite amusing. I told him my age and surely he says "NOO really? I thought you were 16.. No you look like you`re 16." To which I laughed and respond "Oh thats a good thing. Thats a blessing from God. And I also take good care of myself. I dont eat just anything." Then I continue with my shopping as if nothing happened. Its amazing but it will keep on happening no matter how many kids you have or how many bad sleepless nights you have. Its just how you are. I no longer care what anyone thinks of my apperance. I was born this way. My facial features are together formed in a way that makes me look youthful and nothing can change that no makeup, no clothing. You shouldnt try to change for NO ONE. Accept yourself and learn to love yourself. Then others will respect that about you. 

 

 

I have the same problem! When I was 17, a ticket agent at an airport wouldn't give me my already-paid for first class ticket because she didn't think that I was at least 12 years old (which is the minimum age that you have to have in order to get a 1st class ticket). One year, I went to the doctor and the receptionist said that she needed my parent or guardian to sign for me. I was 20 at that time. Last year, I yelled at a flight attendant because she said that I couldn't sit in the emergency door row because I wasn't at least 15. I yelled at her that I was 22 and the passengers on the plane started laughing at me! Last week I had to yell at a server in a restaurant because when I went to order a drink he pointed to the soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages that I was "allowed to drink". I yelled at HIM that I was 23 and the guy actually had the AUDACITY to tell me not to get mad! It's beyond frustrating. I never used to yell at people for the mix up but the older I get and the more that people confuse me for a 12 year old, it just pisses me off. I'm so sick and tired of being told by people that I'll be thankful that I look so young when I'm older. It doesn't matter what I wear, how I speak, how I do my hair or makeup, etc. People still think I'm 12. People don't take me seriously. None of the "tips" that I've seen online about how to look older work.

I am in the same boat I'm an after school tutor at a middle school and I'm 24. When there are subs I have to actually introduce myself or else they will yell at me for being in the classroom without a teacher it's ridiculous. My coworkers tell me I "blend in" with the students I don't know if it's a compliment but it sure doesn't feel like one. I don't think being more mature would help either. People don't say I act like I'm 12 they say I look 12. IM DOUBLE THAT AGE. I don't know I guess we have to wait till that faithful day when we are glad we look younger.

It also helps to wear makeup, but it off every night. Nothing says teen like a face full of zits.:-) good luck