Ah, our young teenage years! That time we had no care in the world, other than going to school, play, and occasional study.
We didn’t know how to appreciate those years then, and we all tried to look more mature. All we wanted was to grow up and be older, right? And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, so that’s why we’re gonna talk about looking older right now 😉
Emotional maturity has nothing to do with age. It’s never too early to learn new things and definitely not too early to try to improve yourself as a young person.
In fact, it’s actually of praise to start feeling interested in this sort of article, as a teen. And naturally, you’d like to put into practice everything you’ll find out here, at your most frequented place – at school.
Here are 3 main things that you can do as a teen or a young man to look older at school.
1st Advice – Wear the right clothes
Ditch the fad clothing
Clothes are one of the ways people judge us when they look at us. What we wear can influence people’s opinions of us. If you are trying to look older, stop dressing like a teenager. Start shopping in a different section of the store. Bypass the junior department for adult clothes. Instead of the cheaper fabrics, look for better-made clothing.
Wear clothes that fit
Swap your baggy clothes for form-flattering clothes. You don’t want clothes that swallow you whole and hang off your frame. This can look unflattering and messy. Alternately, do not wear skin-tight clothes. Skin-tight can make you look young and immature.
Don’t wear printed items.
One sign that you are young is wearing a t-shirt with a logo or funny saying. This includes band t-shirts, brand names, and logos. If you want people to think you are older, skip these kinds of t-shirts.
Try plain colored shirts or stripes. You can also go for fun colors, like light yellows and oranges. Dressing maturely doesn’t mean boring colors.
Wear quality jeans
Jeans are a staple in anyone’s wardrobe, no matter what age. However, think about the jeans you wear if you want to look older. Buy high-quality jeans in good, flattering cuts. Make sure they are not low-rise or high-waisted.
Trade faded or ripped jeans for jeans in darker washes.
Wear the right shoes
Finish off dressing maturely by wearing the right shoes. Don’t wear sneakers or canvas shoes. Don’t wear overly flashy shoes. No matter what gender, don’t wear flip-flops. Instead, wear sensible, conservative shoes.
Dress nicely
Another way to look mature is to dress nicely. Present yourself as a well-groomed, professional individual. This helps people see you as older instead of a child.
Get rid of the backpack.
Yeah, you’re very used to it, but try not to carry a backpack so often. This will make you look young. For guys, carry a messenger bag or a leather briefcase. For girls, carry a simple clutch or a cute purse.
2nd Advice – Groom, yourself like an adult
Wear a mature haircut
Haircuts and hairstyles can make you look a lot younger. There is no one way to wear your hair to look mature. However, there are things you can avoid, so you don’t look young.
Don’t dye your hair crazy colors or place colored streaks in them. Shy away from extreme hairstyles, like half-shaved heads, and dreadlocks. Wear your hair in a conservative manner.
Grow facial hair
For a guy, growing facial hair can make you look older and more mature. Beards can make a man look up to 10 years older. If you decide to grow facial hair, make sure it is a good look on you. Some teenage boys can’t grow enough facial hair to have goatees or beards.
Wear light makeup
Wear makeup, which can add years to your face. Use eyeliner to outline your eyes. Wear neutral colors, like golds and browns. Don’t wear bright or pastel colors. Add some foundation to smooth out your skin.
Cover your acne
Appearing to have clear skin will definitely add maturity to your face. Use a spot concealer to cover acne. Adopt a healthy skincare regiment.
Work out
This will not only help combat baby fat but also add muscle definition, which definitely helps teens look older. Guys might want to focus on upper body exercises to broaden their shoulders and build their arms.
3rd Advice – Act older
Be confident
Nothing communicates maturity like confidence. Even if your physical appearance, unique personality, or social skills aren’t what you wish they are, that doesn’t have to stop you from building self-confidence.
Change the way you physically carry yourself.
Slouching is another classic behavior associated with teens. Hold your head up high and straighten your back. Learn how to walk confidently and improve your posture. Start by standing up straight wherever you are, whether it is walking down the street, sitting at your desk, using a computer, or waiting in line. Correct yourself whenever you notice your posture faltering.
Develop social graces
Speak slowly and confidently instead of loudly. Remember your manners by using “please” and “thank you.” Listen closely to what others say. Few things demonstrate maturity as much as a good listener.
Improve your vocabulary
This doesn’t mean dropping unnecessarily large words during everyday conversation, which will make you look desperate for attention. Focus on cutting out childish words that will clearly identify you as a teen. Speak slowly and deliberately. Make your words count by thinking about word choice.
- Don’t gossip
If it doesn’t concern you directly, there is no sense in talking trash in anybody else.
- Embrace education
There’s nothing that will make you look more mature and older than knowledge.
- Stay away from drugs, alcohol, and nicotine.
Yes, this will make you look older, smarter, and more responsible!
Because being able to turn your back on bad things and judge for yourself, will actually make you stand out in a crowd, and others will want to be like you. “Hey, let’s stick with this guy that knows how to stand his ground and think for himself. Is he a senior? He looks like one!”
Point proven 😉
Be true to yourself.
If something doesn’t feel right, don’t do it! Don’t give in to peer pressure.
It’s difficult growing up in today’s world. But try not to grow up earlier than needed. Try to enjoy every period of your life, because it’s not coming back. Yes, it’s nice to feel confident, successful, empowered. And if that’s what you think ‘older’ will get you, so be it.
Just try to be true to yourself at the same time. Don’t pretend to be somebody else. Just improve your genuine self. And don’t forget to have fun with it, at any age 😉
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