How to Look Older (for Teens)

Throw away the scandalous outfits. Your outfit is one of the things people look at and judge. What we wear can affect how people perceive us. If you’re trying to find a way to look older than your age, you should break the habit of dressing like a teenager. Let’s start by shopping for clothes in other fashion stores. Skip the teen section and go to the adult clothing store. Teen fashion stores often sell thin, translucent and cheap clothes that make you look more childish. Instead of choosing cheap fabrics, you should look for well-made clothes with good materials. ^[1]

• Girls should avoid the trend of “dumpling girls” like Mary Janes shoes or Peter Pan collars. Do not wear lace and ruffle tops, pleated skirts and anything that looks too “cute”.
• Avoid sports fashions. Sports elastic pants, basketball shorts, baseball caps, and gym suits will make you look lazy and untidy. It is also a common style of young people. ^[2]

Wear clothes that fit. Replace baggy clothes with clothes that flatter the wearer. Surely you do not want to be “swallowed” by clothes and hang on you like hanging on a coat hanger. This will not look good and sloppy. You should also not wear tight clothing. Tight clothes can make you look young and immature.

• Guys should choose the shirt by measuring the shoulder width. If the shoulders are over your head, the shirt is too big.
• With girls, choose clothes that flatter your figure (but don’t show it off). If you have small hips, you can wear an A-line skirt to create the “illusion” of your hips. Choose U-neck and V-neck tops. Buy jackets and sweaters that match your figure. ^[3]

Do not wear T-shirts with printed text or pictures. One sign that you’re young is wearing t-shirts with fun symbols or phrases, such as bands, brands and logos. If you want to look older in the eyes of people, you should skip these t-shirt styles.

• For guys, try wearing plain or striped shirts. Choose bright colors like pale pink, yellow, and orange. Well-groomed clothing doesn’t have to be boring. ^[4]
• Henleys and Ppos are more suitable menswear styles than T-shirts.
• Girls should choose T-shirts or sleeveless tops with decorative accessories. Try wearing a light-colored plain shirt or a shirt with a print. ^[5] However, you should avoid wearing reflective clothing.

Wear good quality jeans. Jeans are a staple in everyone’s wardrobe, regardless of age. You should buy good quality jeans with cut lines that flatter your figure. Make sure the waist is not too high or too low.

• Guys should buy straight leg jeans. Girls should wear loose-fitting, wide-leg or tight-fitting pants. If you’re wearing skinny jeans, make sure they’re not too tight.
• Instead of wearing faded jeans or ripped jeans, choose darker colored pants. Do not choose jeans with sparkles or other prominent details.

Choose the right shoes to wear. Complete your look with an appropriate pair of shoes. Do not wear sneakers or canvas shoes. Also don’t wear too colorful shoes. If you are a girl, you should not wear high heels or too personal. Both boyfriends and girlfriends should not wear flip flops but should be replaced with traditional, proper shoes.

• Boys should wear boots. Black boots can go with any outfit. Brown leather boots with laces are great too. Loafers and loafers are also suitable if you don’t want to wear boots. Polished leather shoes look pretty decent.
• Girls should wear shoes that are appropriate for the activity they will be participating in. If you’re going to a casual event, you should wear running shoes, flats, or other appropriate footwear. In formal situations, you should wear flats or heels. Make sure the heel is not too high. If you don’t want to wear heels, you can wear flats. Sandals are perfect for summer.

Dress politely. Another way to look older is to dress elegantly. Please appear neat and tidy. This will make people see you as an adult, not a child. ^[6]

• Guys should wear khaki pants or trousers, with a t-shirt tucked under the pants or a button-down shirt. Attached is a leather belt and a nice pair of shoes underfoot. A tie doesn’t have to be, but it will make you look more mature. ^[7]
• Girls should wear a knee-length skirt, the collar should not be cut too deep to reveal the cleavage. You can also wear a loose skirt with a lovely top. Wear with a cardigan or blazer. Wear a decent pair of shoes.

Get rid of the backpacks. When you go out, don’t wear a backpack. This image will make you look too young. Boys can use crossbody bags or carry leather briefcases. Girls can hold a simple purse or carry a cute “wandering” bag. ^[8]