Everyone says you look less than your age? Do they often ask you for your identity card to check how old you are? For some it is a blessing, for others a condemnation. To look bigger, try one of these techniques.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Dressing in a More Adult Way (Girls)
Step 1. You look taller with the right shoes
An easy way to look bigger is to be taller. Try wearing high heels. They don't have to be spiked, but add a few inches to your height with easy-to-wear wedges or boots.
- There is no "adult" height, but try to reach the same height as the people you hang out with, to blend in with the mass and look bigger. The size to add depends on your height and the age you want to simulate.
- In many cases, wearing very high-heeled shoes can emphasize your young age instead of hiding it. Don't look like a girl wearing mommy's shoes.
Step 2. Try on clothes with better quality fabrics
Blouses and blouses often have a more grown-up look than t-shirts. While people of all ages love to wear t-shirts, these garments have a tendency to project a youthful image and will emphasize this side of you. Instead, wear tailored shirts with collars.
- Cotton pants and cashmere sweaters, linen or silk dresses are all good choices for those who want to give the impression of having a certain life experience. Avoid polyester, rayon, and tracksuits.
- If you are a teenager and you normally shop in the children's section of clothing stores, next time try the adult section to find clothes that make you look older.
Step 3. Wear discreet patterned clothing
While you may initially find it hard to ditch your beloved turquoise cat patterned dress, swapping it for a simpler polka dot dye will make you scream to the world for a more mature style. Simple patterns or solid-colored garments will always look more mature.
Wear tones with gemstone colors, rather than pastels. Colors can also give you a younger or more mature look. Pastel and neon colors have a tendency to be more childish than intense and understated ones
Step 4. Avoid wearing clothes that are too childish
It might seem like a trivial piece of advice, but it's worth remembering: don't wear Hello Kitty. A younger style will make you look younger. If you naturally have a young-looking face, wearing clothes that fit you well and cover your body better can make you look bigger. Avoid the following styles and garments:
- Denim shorts
- Miniskirts
- T-shirts with images or writings
- Caps with visor
- Loose jeans
- Anything that has a flashy brand or logo
Step 5. If it's a look you can adopt, dress more "professionally"
Depending on the age you want to imitate, and your age, it may be helpful to dress professionally, or it may give the impression that you are wearing a costume. Experiment with more formal dresses to see if you can keep a more mature and professional style, or if you will end up looking even younger.
If you're trying to look 18 or 21, focus on looking taller and using makeup to look bigger. If you want to look more "mature" because you are an adult with a youthful face, try a more formal wardrobe
Step 6. Look for examples of the age you are trying to imitate
If you are 18 and you want to look like 21, you will have to adopt very different methods than if you were 12 and you were trying to prove 17. How do your older cousins, or your favorite TV characters, dress? Look for people who look mature and trendy and pay attention to what they wear.
Notice the colors and patterns they wear, the cut of their clothes, and the type of shoes. Note all the details. Start looking for similar items to create your grown-up wardrobe
Part 2 of 4: Dressing in a More Adult Way (Boys)
Step 1. Wear long pants, not shorts
Although boys of all ages wear shorts, these are informal clothing commonly associated with boys and sporting activities. To look bigger, it's best to wear good quality pants that are the right size for you, and only use shorts at the gym.
It is especially important to avoid baggy or sports shorts of any kind. The wide ones in particular give a very young air
Step 2. Wear collared shirts, not shirts
Wearing a shirt that's the right size for you will make you look bigger than a shirt, 100% of the time. Plaid or plain shirts are a great style, whether you want to look 17 or 70.
Make sure the shirt isn't too big for you, or you'll end up looking like a kid in father's clothes. The sleeves of the shirt should reach the wrists when you have your arms stretched out at your hips. Not more than
Step 3. Wear sneakers only when playing sports
It is true that people of all ages wear tennis shoes and trainers, but if you already look young, they will only reinforce this idea. If you're trying to look bigger, wear adult shoes. You won't have to wear old man loafers, but leather shoes will make you look bigger than trainers.
If you are shorter than you would like, you can get taller with insoles or heeled boots
Step 4. Wear dark socks
Wearing black or dark blue socks may seem like a minutia to you, but it will make you look more professional and bigger. This is a very simple trick: avoid white socks and wear dark ones.
Step 5. Wear clothes that fit you well
Loose and fitted dresses will make you look younger. Adults know how to choose the right measurements, able to highlight the shapes of your body. When shopping at a store, take some time to try on clothes to figure out which ones are the best. Don't wear the first thing you find.
Step 6. Put on clean clothes
Guys often wear wrinkled shirts and dresses that look like they've been pulled out of a laundry basket. Adults, on the other hand, wear clean, well-ironed clothes.
Part 3 of 4: Curating Your Style
Step 1. Cut your hair more mature
Some haircuts can make some people's face look much younger, while others have the opposite effect giving the impression of success and power. Here are some tips to keep in mind next time you go to the hairdresser or barber:
- Avoid girlish bangs. The bangs cut just above the brows are cute, but they make people look younger. Put yours aside, and opt for a more sophisticated look.
- Don't choose a "disheveled" look. For both boys and girls, this type of look can give the impression of being a bit scruffy. Always keep your hair cut and tidy.
- Try a bob or shade. Both are haircuts that you may see people in the medical or political sphere use. Choose a style that makes you look determined and strong, despite your young age.
- Guys should try growing a beard. Someone who can grow a long beard will look bigger, but if yours is not very thick, shave better.
Step 2. Take care of your hair every day
This simple step will allow you to have a much more sophisticated look. Take the time to comb and style your hair, for example putting it in a "bun", applying gel to define your curls, or straightening it.
- Avoid childish styles like barrettes or bows.
- Don't do hairstyles with pigtails or tails. They are cute, but youthful.
- Tying your hair high can highlight your youthful look, while keeping your hair loose will help make your face look longer and frame it to look more adult.
Step 3. Don't overdo the makeup
Many people are convinced that a lot of makeup will make them look more mature, but what they don't know is that you get exactly the opposite if you overdo the quantities. Opt for a classic and regular application of foundation, eyeshadow, rimmel and blush, with lips that should be just a little darker than normal.
Avoid blue eyeshadows or any other extravagant color - they will make you look like a little girl playing with make-up. Avoid glitter and shiny glazes and use satin products instead
Step 4. Use a dark concealer to add shadows and depth
Draw a line under the cheekbone on both sides of the face. It comes under the jaw, to create a slimming effect. Draw along the sides of the nose and the sides of the forehead.
Step 5. Highlight the forehead
Use a concealer lighter than your skin color, along the nose line in the center, on the cheekbones above the darker shade, under the eyes and just below the cheekbones.
Part 4 of 4: Behaving More Mature
Step 1. Exudes confidence
Nothing communicates maturity like self-confidence. Even if your physique, personality, or social skills aren't what you want, that doesn't have to stop you from projecting the confidence of an older person.
- Who is the safest looking person you know? Find a model of security that you can imitate and admire, such as a famous person.
- Play this confident character in your every action. It might seem silly to you, but try to imagine how that person would walk around the room and try to reproduce that confidence. Walk with your head held high. Pour yourself a glass of water firmly.
Step 2. Improve your posture
Being hunched over doesn't communicate the maturity you would like. Instead, keep your head up and your back straight. Use body language to communicate maturity.
Standing straight will not only project confidence, but you will look taller and more mature as you move. The taller you look, the better
Step 3. Be calm and quiet
Kids are loud and often ignore social conventions. Behave mature. If you are always the center of attention, hyperactive and charged, you will look childish whatever you wear. Don't speak too loudly and respect the people close to you. Talk more about other people than about yourself, and learn when to remain silent.
Listen carefully to what other people are saying. Few things demonstrate maturity like being a good listener. Become good at conversation and show interest in what others say; also make some comments, if you think it is appropriate
Step 4. Talk like an adult
Even if you look right, you can quickly ruin it by talking. It is important to speak confidently, using the right words and showing conviction in what you say, especially if you are trying to deceive your audience.
- Avoid interlayers. Try to avoid saying "that is" and "uhm".
- Try to improve your vocabulary. Read a lot to learn new words, and try to include them in your everyday language. Study grammar well and don't swear.
Advice
- Don't get obsessed with this story of looking more mature. Enjoy your youth as long as you have it.
- Take responsibility. Offer to babysit your little cousins or take the neighbor's dog out.
- Let other people know what your opinion is in the political arena, and show yourself around with the older kids to make the viewer believe that you may very well be up to them.
- If you don't get what you want, don't scream - handle it in a mature way.
- Be yourself or you will look silly.
