How do I look my age?

Question

I am a 26 year old female, but everyone thinks I am 18 - 20 years old! I know I will appreciate looking younger in the future, but I get so tired of people calling me a child! I have a job where I am at supervisor level and I feel alot of people do not take me seriously when I am doing my job because they say " Oh you re just so young, you probably would not know anything about what we are talking about!" I get so tired of hearing that! People mistake me and my 20 y/o sister for twins on a daily basis! I wear makeup but not makeup like a teenager would wear, and I have long straight hair! Would I look older or my age if I cut my hair shorter? I mean , what can I do to look my age and make people quit calling me a young child?

Would person put in their response that they bet I am short like them and thats why people think I am younger. Well actually I am 5 ft 9 inches, so I am a long way from short LOL

Answer 1

do some make up

Answer 2

maybe more sophisticated or business style clothing?? and actualy cutting your hair would make you seem younger...my mother does it all the time to take 5 years off her face. so i'd advise to not cut your hair..but if these other people are callin you a child then it jus shows how immature they are...if they dont want to take you seriously thats there loss. be happy with the way you look and your right lookin young is a good advantage...go play with it have fun with the fact that you look so young. when your thirty-five you're gonna wish people still carded you.

Answer 3

I think that cutting your hair shorter could totally do the trick. If you asked your salonist for a modern "mom" cut, shoulder length, with a bit of a curl under, you would totally make yourself look older. Of course, you risk looking like a mom too, lol.
Also be very aware of the clothing you're wearing. Straight-legged trousers, nice shoes, and tailored jackets might make you look more your age.
Good luck!

Answer 4

I know that I am younger than you and more than likely people wont read this but anyways last week i was asked if i was 12 or 11 ... so you know I am almost 18 and 5'2 and pretty normal looking ... my conclusion is how you hold yourself and pressence you have to look older talk and act like you are older.

Answer 5

i'm 34 and still have the same problem... people think i'm 25ish. cutting my hair short actually makes me look younger, but i think it depends on the shape of your face. you may want to try it. and make sure you're wearing full business wear... if you tend to dress younger, that won't help on the job front. good luck. at least when we're 50 people will think we're only in our 30's!!!

Answer 6

I'm facing the same problem as you and nobody believes that I'm actually a mother already. Hee even after putting make up it doesn't help.
My advice for you is not to be bothered with what others say and think..

Answer 7

One think that may make you look older is hair color and the style/cut. Look at those styling mag. and see what look like your face shape. The make-up try red lips a darkish blush.
Also U need a professional look, something that say Boss....
Watch this t.v show what not to ware. they give great tips.

Answer 8

um.. put your hair up, like a business lady or something. maybe that'll work. those ppl are just jealous cuz they look like old farts and you're most likely beautiful. they envy you. if the hair doesnt work, then tell them that you are not a child and get it through their stupid fat heads!! tell them at least you dont look like a 69 year old!

Answer 9

I know what you feel like bc Im fifteen and people say Im thirteen all the time. try to make your posture look confident maybe that will help

Answer 10

You must be dressing too young, wear some glasses even if they are fake.

Answer 11

i think Ur short [like me]
that's why people think Ur small!!
try wearing heel shoes, and dress up like an older women