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Dressing "Older"

  • 23-08-2008 12:47AM
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭


    So i'm a punky hippy chick but I need to start dressing a bit older (no more baggies etc) but don't want to lose my edge, It's important for me to be unique.

    I'm 18 now and need to start dressing my age when going to clubs etc
    Any advice?


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 553 ✭✭✭suckslikeafox


    Why the need to change?


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭Lady


    Dress however you want to dress, once you feel comfortable and happy in how you are dressed it doesnt matter what you are wearing imo.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Why the need to change?
    Don't like looking so young, getting alot of hassle trying to get into pubs and also I'm a D.J and peole tend not to take me seriously as my face is very young looking


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 553 ✭✭✭suckslikeafox


    HouseHippo wrote: »
    Don't like looking so young, getting alot of hassle trying to get into pubs and also I'm a D.J and peole tend not to take me seriously as my face is very young looking

    Fair enough. Dont really know how women can look older on a night out, something with your hair maybe?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    HouseHippo wrote: »
    So i'm a punky hippy chick but I need to start dressing a bit older (no more baggies etc) but don't want to lose my edge, It's important for me to be unique.

    Forget college. You need to start working in an advertising agency.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Climate Expert


    So i'm a punky hippy chick
    Wow, they are two completely conflicting social groups. I'm guessing you are neither.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    Lads if you don't have anything useful to say, why comment?

    HH, you can keep your style you just need it more structured. So say instead of wearing baggy jeans, go for maybe a nice denim skirt with biker boots and funky tights. Layer vest and cardigans over each other and accessorize accordingly! :) My friend shops in Harlequin and Flip (and the shop next to it) and she gets some lovely vintage hippy clothes. 40's/50's style dresses, nice cardigans etc. (ooh maybe this is all too granny-ish?!) Have a look anyway. There's lots of nice leather jacket styles around too at the moment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,440 ✭✭✭✭Piste


    Wear light makeup, tastefully done it will make you look older.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,129 ✭✭✭Nightwish


    Why change, just because you're 18. I'm 25 and still dress like a 15 year old (according to my mother anyway). If your punky clothes are what you feel comfortable in, stay that way. Dont change just because you're now 18.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,000 ✭✭✭spinandscribble


    my advise would be don't label yourself. Don't try to be unique, it leads to disaster. Wear what you like and have the confidence to pull it off. basic style and attention to shapes is important. wearing a baggy tshirt/top with baggy pants will make anyone look childish or like they're hanging around the house and not in any way do ANYTHING for their body.
    fitted tops with baggy pants on the other hand work. its hard to give someone advise like this without knowing what they actually like, look like an have the confidence to wear.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Wow, they are two completely conflicting social groups. I'm guessing you are neither.
    Is this the idiotic stereotype forum, I think not


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    stovelid wrote: »
    Forget college. You need to start working in an advertising agency.
    Are you trying to say im spamming or something.

    What am i advertising exactly


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Wow, they are two completely conflicting social groups. I'm guessing you are neither.
    Love those sarcastic know it all posts make me laugh


    weh weh weh to you my friend


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Climate Expert


    HouseHippo wrote: »
    Love those sarcastic know it all posts make me laugh


    weh weh weh to you my friend
    Why did you feel the need to have two bites at the cherry. You are obviously a very mixed up girl torn between a taste for violent anarchy and peaceful outpourings of human empathy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    HouseHippo wrote: »
    Are you trying to say im spamming or something.

    What am i advertising exactly

    Nah - lame joke about the way you phrased your OP. Obviously I'm not as funny as I think I am. :)

    I agree with the other poster who said 18 is too young to start thinking about dressing older. Stick with what you feel good in.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    stovelid wrote: »
    Nah - lame joke about the way you phrased your OP. Obviously I'm not as funny as I think I am. :)

    I agree with the other poster who said 18 is too young to start thinking about dressing older. Stick with what you feel good in.
    ya just phrased it wrong :)


    Just hate having to bring out 2 types of id etc I have a hard trime getting into 18's movies at the cinema and all


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Why did you feel the need to have two bites at the cherry. You are obviously a very mixed up girl torn between a taste for violent anarchy and peaceful outpourings of human empathy.

    You are obviously A very mixed up person who feels the need to belong to some social group lest you not fit in in society as an individual person god love ya


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    Bang on. So if you're just you, dress exactly the way you want to dress. Feeling compelled to dress "older" at 18 is nuts! The only clothing that's too young for 18-year-olds is kiddie clothing and some of that skater stuff.

    If you feel your face is younger looking than 18, as Piste said, make-up is great for making you look older.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Climate Expert


    Carry on. House Hippo just believe in yourself and it will all be ok.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Dudess wrote: »
    Bang on. So if you're just you, dress exactly the way you want to dress. Feeling compelled to dress "older" at 18 is nuts! The only clothing that's too young for 18-year-olds is kiddie clothing and some of that skater stuff.

    If you feel your face is younger looking than 18, as Piste said, make-up is great for making you look older.
    Make up, got it :) Make up tips lol???Bit of a tomboy ya know


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Given that I got ID'd for wine at the weekend and I'm 24, I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭HouseHippo


    Given that I got ID'd for wine at the weekend and I'm 24, I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread...
    Ah i'd consider that a complement


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Now to see if I get taken for a first year by the AIB leeches when I go back to college! :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 463 ✭✭greenkittie


    I had the same problem at your age as i'm baby faced and used to love the baggys etc. I think the biggest change i made was sacking the baggys in favour of more fitted trousers, it really does instantly make you look older. You can still keep your top a little bit different and no one will notice that much.

    In terms of makeup, i like to be subtle and what works for me is this-
    A little bit of well matched liquid foundation to even out the skin tone and a bit of concealer on any blemishes (nothing says teenager like a spot!).
    A little liquid highlighter to cover up any dark areas under my eyes and a little under my nose and chin for a fresh look.
    Powder highlighter along cheek bones and along jaw line (this is essential for giving a more chiseled adult look to my face).
    A little pink eye shadow and some brown mascara for subtle eyes, maybe eyeliner for a stronger look if im in the mood.
    Then for matching a lip colour for subtle accentuation just pull your lip out a match the colour to the darker area you can see inside your mouth, this should give the perfect colour for your skin tone.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,852 ✭✭✭ncmc


    Given that I got ID'd for wine at the weekend and I'm 24, I'm gonna keep an eye on this thread...

    I'm 29 and was id'd everywhere on a recent trip to America... I loved it!

    Nothing to do with me looking young I'm afraid, they just id everyone. :(

    OP, I agree with the previous poster, baggie trs will instantly make you look younger, wearing more fitted trs will definitely help, no-one says they have to be boring. TBH, I'd say enjoy it while it lasts, I'd love to have your problem :o.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,124 ✭✭✭missmatty


    I've no advice really only to sympathise. I had awful trouble getting in places at that age and for years afterwards. Wasn't even let into my own debs till i kicked up a fuss :eek: My mam always told me I'd be glad of the baby face one day and she was right, mammies eh :rolleyes: I'm 30 now and I was carded for cigarettes last week :D

    Your style sounds really cool anyhoo!


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