I am nineteen years old and I am so tired of being mistaken for 12. People always ask me if I am in high school yet, and things like that. I know act my age and am responsible, etc.. but it is so frustrating to be treated like a child when I am an adult. This usually only happens to me with people I dont know. Is there any way I can present myself that will help? I am on the shorter side, and I wear make up and everything. Is there some thins( like hairstyle, make up, fashions, ect.. that I can try that would help? I like to look like myself, natural looking make up, styles I like, but am willing to try or make a few changes.
2006-10-07 05:45:54 · 15 answers · asked by hobbit_eatingcheese 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
no offense but take it as a compliment. it's better than people thinking you're 30, right?? and when you are 30, you'll look 20.
2006-10-07 05:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Nicky K 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am also mistaken for another age an I can't do anything. I feel weird when i go to the store and end up buying something that is OK but that doesn't suit my style and way of being because they don't have my size. It think that u should try dressing more grown up even if u don't like it. Most importantly be YOURSELF. Have some fun. you're still young. enjoy life. don't really worry about what other people think. Oh, and i think make-up will just make you look like a little 12 year-old(no offense) who doesn't know what she is doing.
2006-10-07 06:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by ☺collia☺ PaRtY LiKe tInKeRbElL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any hair style that looks professional and give you lift or a high style. Also make sure your make up looks grown up. Don't use too much and make it natural.
Use shoes with heights and wear clothes that are more professional. If you dress in the style of teens you will mistaken as a pre-teen because you are small and look young.
Act as grown up as possible. That means your body language, and voice. People will ge the picture real fast.
Also when you are my age it will be nothing but a blessing so a little heartach now will give you years of happiness when you get 30.
2006-10-07 05:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by Nevada Pokerqueen 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well here is some good news about you delema. The same thing happen to me when i was 12 and that traight will follow you out as you age. I always look much younger than i am. At first i thought it was horrible but now i love it and if it follows you, you will too. So just hang in their. And for get the people who you do not know. And don't increase you make up that is just fake. Natural is always attractive. Hang in there you are going to love it.
2006-10-07 05:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by CHAEI 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 23 years old and I get mistaken for 15. I feel your pain. I CONSTANTLY get ID'ed for everything, sometimes double ID'ed. I used to try wearing more make-up, but that just made me look like I was younger TRYING to look older, not ACTUALLY older. Enjoy it because you WILL appreciate it when you get older. I enjoy it even now - It's amusing seeing peoples reaction when they find out your real age. And believe me, your friends are probably jealous. Mine openly admit they are. So be happy with yourself!! I know it's easier said than done, because like I've said, I've been through and still am in the same situation. Work what you have, girl!
2006-10-07 05:53:22 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Lolita♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ooh so you wanna grow up? Why? Just think, when you are 40, you'l loo k 30!!!
This happens with my elder sis too, especially when the two of us are together.
We were once going somewhere by train, and this lady with his teenage son is sitting in front of us, and asks me, where I work, and I replied, I am a student in this this engg.college. And she pumped me for detailson how her son should prepare for it, and what branch is better, blah blah. And once its all over, she turns to my sister( A MBBS doctor at that time specializing in ophthalmology) and says, and you dear, which grade are you in? Which school do you go to?
My sis was annoyed and coldly told her she was a doctor, and that women was shocked. I look the elder of us two. And I found it really funny, although my sis didn't like it at that time, but we do laugh whenevr I tell this story to anyone.
2006-10-07 05:54:56 · answer #6 · answered by shrek 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of clothes do you wear?
Are they things that you can find in Limited Too or something? If they are, you'd probably want to change that. Also, you could try shopping at A&F, Hollister, and Nordstrom's.
Also, keep in mind that shorter hair makes people look older than their age.
I hope that helps. I'll try to find some more things and I'll post it on here!
peace.love.fashion
2006-10-07 05:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Im in the exact same position as you. Once I was clubbing and this bouncer told me I couldnt go in cause I looked 12! I was pissed but got over it. Most people think I'm like 15ish. Nobody says I look my age. Its all good though. Enjoy it. Picture this... you're 35 and people think you're 20. fabulous dont you think? Besides who cares if they think you're 12 cause you got ID to prove it! Embrace it
2006-10-07 05:52:25 · answer #8 · answered by Kinniness 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
-try a shorter more sophistacated hairstyle
-try shopping at Gap, Banana Republic, but still mix in Hollister, American Eagle, and whatever you usually wear
2006-10-07 06:01:24 · answer #9 · answered by M.C. H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well some people will do that to get you mad even if you dont no them....it happens to me all the time im 40 years old and peole ask me how old i am and they say that i dont look 40....they say i look like i only look like im in my early 20s.....and thats worse then you your only what 19 im 40...like i would say its how you do yur hair and how you dress...you just need to wear more of adult clothes...like you codle get them at like koels, wal mart, hot topic and places like that
2006-10-07 06:07:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋