I am a Hispanic male in his mid 20s. However, I do look like I am 19 or 20. I know it is difficult for most people to understand but it truly affects my personal and professional life. I have considered many options: 1.FACIAL HAIR I do not have a full beard. I can grow a mustache and a very patchy beard, which as you people know looks ridiculous. (lol!).2.CLOTHING I completely changed my wardrobe in order to achieve a more ‘professional’ look, which translates into an ‘older’ look. I got rid of the ‘denim and t-shirt’ theme all together. 3.HAIRSTYLE I used to have an ‘extreme’ messy hairstyle. I still conserve the messy look but it is shorter and better groomed.4.LIFTING WEIGHTS- I am 5’7 (which makes me.. SHORRRTT!)I tried bodybuilding training for 3 yrs in HS; however, I had to stop given my height. I did not want to look even shorter. 5.GLASSES- Can glasses help someone appear older? I have now noticed that even short people can look older if they lift weights. Am I correct?
2006-09-15 08:25:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
You sound like a very handsome man!? Why is there a need to look older? Glasses may help.
2006-09-15 08:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by colleen3273 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- A thin goatee or pinch (?)
- dark plasic-framed glasses (somewhat rectangular - love those) ** look at Johnny Depp!
- good clothes - go for good taste, rather expensive (or that look tailored) even if you have less clothes, at leats you will look sharp
- nice shoes. not too formal but no sneakers or any shoe in the sneaker family.
- no ties - they may have the opposite effect by contrast
- accessories: a man's watch, not too big but sophisticated enough
- lifting weights is ok - you are the height you are - a healthy set of muscles is nice.
- no hats
- no earring
+++ the right attitude. At work, don't act like a college student: be serious, don't chat too much, do lunches out, keep you life private, smile and be courteous. You are not there to be pals with everyone - just friendly enough and friends with the one you really care about. Remain focused. Arrive on time. Just --- be professional.
Soon, you will be perceived as a mature person, regardless of your looks.
2006-09-15 15:43:56 · answer #2 · answered by pepette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think being mature is not necessarily to do with the way a person looks- If you want to come accross more mature you need to act more mature- follow these steps:
1) stop changing your appearance every two seconds- a sign of maturity is being sure of ones image- that means being who you are being comfortable with it.
2) Stop worrying about looking old and just hold your head up high
3) Always think before you answer things- dont go wading in with a quick remark- its a sure way to seeming young
4) Pick older people to hang out with- you can pick up good traits- make sure they are aspirational people though!
5) Enjoy having young looks- you will miss it one day- so enjoy while it lasts.
Best of luck x
2006-09-15 15:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by mim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just grow the moustache. That will make you look older. Certainly easy to do. At 5'7 you are not that short.
Not sure why you want to look older, I know a guy who looked like he was 13 way up into his 30's then suddenly lost his hair--all of it in one year. Now at 40 he looks 50 or more. So you can change, enjoy looking young.
2006-09-15 15:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you wear thicker soled shoes for height? That might help.
How about those big silver watches older men wear? Look at what men in their 50s or older wear for accessories - that might help.
A mustache would make you look a little bit older too. I think glasses would probably really help too.
Tell people your married and have kids. That will make them think your older. Get some pictures of some little kids to carry in your wallet.
Good luck.
2006-09-15 15:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The professional dress and appearance will help; however, the biggest thing is going to be your attitude. Seek to speak properly and sound educated, read books and magazines (not Maxim or FHM), and continue to stay in shape. Ideally you want to convey confidence in yourself and your actions. These items will help people perceive you as mature. Remember, even if you look 40 but act like your 15, people will not respect you.
2006-09-15 18:15:38 · answer #6 · answered by Corey R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're in your mid 20's? By the way......20 years from now you will want to know how to look younger so just enjoy what you have now. Believe me!!! Father age will do a job on you over the next 20 to 30 years.
2006-09-15 15:30:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u r but thats only half true.don give up ur nice look just to look older u could look older by many other theories.
and at the lead of the least is ur expression.u could try to sound more matures and always keep that kind of expression.
try always to wear suit kinda outfits.
P.S:hope this helps.
2006-09-15 15:33:59 · answer #8 · answered by tonima 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shouldnt matter what you look like your work should speak for itself. if they are not intrested because you look to youngmaybe that is not the job 4 you.
2006-09-15 15:32:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an earing and go to work everyday in a suite and tie
2006-09-15 15:29:36 · answer #10 · answered by tanner s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋