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eternaltears Posted at 8:56 pm on July 2, 2009
Hey I was just wondering what could I do to look older? Im 18 and work as an admin assistant/accountant (I got the job through my mum) and everyone thinks Im a little kid and think Im 16. I dont want to try to dress too professional looking because it'll just make me look like a little kid trying to look older. I wear office looking wear. I dont wear make up to work because I want to limit my make up so I dont get wrinkles too early.

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Audioblood Posted at 12:59 am on July 3, 2009
The appearance of being older is a lot about projecting confidence. If you can speak articulately and maintain good posture, many people will feel as if you are more in control, and thus assume you are more mature (or older) than if you were to shyly respond to inquiries. Of course your clothes play a part, but it seems you have that aspect down. Wear conservative clothing for a job. I was shy, once upon a time, too. I don't think it's a fault, I think it just means you may be more observant (a better listener) than most people. Unfortunately, the world of work is a whole different playing field.
eternaltears Posted at 9:57 pm on July 2, 2009
Maybe its because Ive been working here for 3 years and I looked even younger back then since I was only 14/15 and most people probably just thought my mum was baby sitting me...
eternaltears Posted at 9:11 pm on July 2, 2009
 "oh, do you guys atleast have Rue21? "

Nope not where I am, it sucks. Thats why whenever I go on holidays I come back with heaps of clothes.

Agirl18 Posted at 9:04 pm on July 2, 2009
Quote: from eternaltears at 9:02 pm on July 2, 2009

Quote: from Agirl18 at 1:28 pm on July 3, 2009

If you're 18, dress 18, I shop at bodyshop, their not older clothes, but they are made for girls 16-25

Im in Australia and where Im from doesnt have a shop like that. Im pretty limited.. Only Target, Cotton On, Supre, Jay Jays and the cheap department stores...


 oh, do you guys atleast have Rue21?
mrsneeky Posted at 9:04 pm on July 2, 2009
I'm 17 sometimes passing for 20. For my experince it's behavior as well what u wear!
eternaltears Posted at 9:02 pm on July 2, 2009
Quote: from Agirl18 at 1:28 pm on July 3, 2009

If you're 18, dress 18, I shop at bodyshop, their not older clothes, but they are made for girls 16-25

Im in Australia and where Im from doesnt have a shop like that. Im pretty limited.. Only Target, Cotton On, Supre, Jay Jays and the cheap department stores...

missmess Posted at 9:02 pm on July 2, 2009
Make up des not make you get wrinkles, not taking care of your sin makes you get them. try a little make up bu no to much
bekk Posted at 9:01 pm on July 2, 2009
i don't think you should be more shy
none of the adults i know are shy at all
have more confedence in yourself and people well see how mature you can be about things.
eternaltears Posted at 8:59 pm on July 2, 2009
Quote: from DaisyMontana at 1:27 pm on July 3, 2009

wear old clothing, be more shy

I am shy. Probably why people think Im too young.

pclueless92 Posted at 8:59 pm on July 2, 2009
dress your age and wear makeup
Violently Happy Posted at 8:59 pm on July 2, 2009
How long is your hair? Short hair makes you look younger. I'm about to turn 20 and people think I'm still 15. But even if I had longer hair I still have a kid face.
Lil Luva Posted at 8:58 pm on July 2, 2009
Yeah what DaisyMontana said
Agirl18 Posted at 8:58 pm on July 2, 2009
If you're 18, dress 18, I shop at bodyshop, their not older clothes, but they are made for girls 16-25
Troop Posted at 8:57 pm on July 2, 2009
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DaisyMontana Posted at 8:57 pm on July 2, 2009
wear old clothing, be more shy
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