Any ideas on how to look older? -Please do not tell me that I do not need to worry about it *thanks*-?

Question

I am a Hispanic male (mid 20s). However, I do look like I am 19 or 20. I have been trying to look older for quite some time. I know it is difficult for most people to understand but it truly negatively affects not only my personal but professional career. 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!). 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. I am 5’7 ( which makes me.. SHORRRTT!) I tried bodybuilding training for 3 years in HS; however, I had to stop given my height. I did not want to look even shorter.
Can glasses help someone appear older? Any other ideas?
I have now noticed that even short people can look older if they lift weights. Am I correct? I DO KNOW that everybody is trying to look YOUNGER; however, this is not the purpose of my question. I NEED to look older.

Answer 1

plastic surgery?

Answer 2

I love guys your height. And, I love the fact that you look so young. It's kinda cute!

Anyway, try growing a little beard, not really a beard....but ya know, something of the kind. It'll make you look rugged and mature. And, talk with a well-formulated voice.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

glasses may help. try parting your hair on the side. no one after the age of 12 wears a middle part. also make sure your clothes fit properly . if your jackets are to big or small you'll look younger and poorly dressed. you can get lifts inside of your shoes it you'd like(5'7 isn't that short) also wear chunkier shoes. look at what Tom Cruise wears he's on the smaller side but you would never know. hope I helped.

Answer 4

You are right to go for dressing professional, glasses may help. You need to look into how you hold yourself, body language, just have a certain air about you will help also. What about a new haircut? Confidence goes a long way also!

Answer 5

Growing a mustache and adding a bit of gray to your hair might help and glasses without corrective lenses might make you look more studious but I would suggest you consult a make up expert who might have some less obvious suggestions.

Answer 6

1 - drink lots of hard liquor
2 - smoke lots of cigarettes and cigars
3 - experience depression, anxiety, and stress
4 - have kids with someone you hate
5 - get a job you hate that barely makes ends meet
6 - spend time with people who drive you crazy and piss you off
7 - don't sleep
8 - live on caffiene
9 - gain weight
10 - buy everything you wear from the men's section that goes with a tie and dress shoes only
last but not least - change your haircut and quit hanging around people your own age...then years from now when you look in the mirror remember YOU asked for this!

good luck.

Answer 7

well one way is to shave but leave it a little prickily. if you know I what I am saying. you will not want a smooth face. also if you were shirts like this

http://www.rsn.com/gear/product/Quiksilver_Mens_Baja_Malibu_Short_Sleeve_Shirt.html


vertical stripe shirts make people look taller then they realy are!!!!

when you read you can try reading glasses? they might give you an older look. or try a larger fram sunglasses.......

Answer 8

don't try to grow a beard,but try to get it to look like a 5 o'clock shaddow,this tends to make you look older,and dress comes down to a lot,and possibly you could change your hair style,that way you won't have to take drugs or alcohol to acheive this

Answer 9

Get some self confidence and do not care what others think , say or do.
You need to develop mentally.
If your mind matures , then people will assume that you are older.

Answer 10

Don't try. You'll look old enough when you get here like I have. (Wanted to look older, woke up at 53 and said "Oh SH*T I look really old)

If you act professional it will show.