SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
I do see some 22 characteristics, but at first sight I thought you were 28-36. Although, I wasn't looking all that in depth into it at first sight.
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All right you bastards: How old do I look?
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iapetus said:I was scrolling down to post my guess as 23, which turned out to be pretty damn close.
Bless you, iapetus.
Loki said:I had originally said "Groucho", as in Groucho Marx, because for some reason I forgot that he had a thick moustache (I thought he had a thin one like you have for a moment), so I changed it to "pencilled-in".
:-/
I shave every day, albeit with an electric razor. (okay, not right now, 'cause I've grown a goatee/van dyke). Whatever stubble is on my face isn't going away.
You might try playing around with facial hair too. The "chinstrap" seems to be popular nowadays, and that might help you out by being both trendy and by accentuating your jawline. You don't want to go the full beard or mustache route though, because then you'll really look like a college professor. At the very least, get some sideburns going.
And smile!
And smile!
Luscious LeftFoot
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Yeah, asking a stylists for advice is probably best.
It may sound cliched, but you could also skim through some mens magazines (like GQ) for styles you like then ask others if they think they'd look good on you.
It may sound cliched, but you could also skim through some mens magazines (like GQ) for styles you like then ask others if they think they'd look good on you.
Loki said:Look at it this way: anyone other than your closest friends who-- for no reason (i.e., you didn't solicit their opinion)-- finds it necessary to point out that they think you "look like you're 32 years old" (for instance) is rude and isn't worth stressing over. My $.02
It usually doesn't take that form. For example, at my uncle's wedding, I was asked by some 18ish year old "Hey, did you teach at Parkside? (local high school)".
A few people have told me they thought I was a graduate student.
And then of course, there's the thought that girls my age aren't going to give any thought to going out with someone who looks like he's 30 :-/
TheQueen'sOwn
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demon said:A possible shades selection:
:lol... oh my.. :lol
so sorry boogie about the hair...
Boogie said:
Yeah, I understand it can come up a lot of different ways, but I have seen rude people who just make such comments out of thin air, so I was hoping you weren't giving the opinions of such people undue weight.
I dunno dude-- I just think you shouldn't stress it too much. I'm terribly self-conscious myself, so I know how it can be to stress about what are ultimately trivial things.
I'd say you look 24-25. I think that conservatism in your personal style (dress, glasses, haircut) probably ages you more than your actual face. Also, when you smile, there is a bit of "baby face" happening, but the jaw set, serious look makes you look older.
In all seriousness -- ask one or two of those cute girl friends of yours to go shopping for you. Give them some cash, ask them to get you 2-3 outfits, and aside from giving them your sizes, don't put any other restrictions on them. Although you might feel a little strange when you see what they pick out...girls KNOW fashion, man. Same deal with the hair -- next time you're out to coffee with them at a bookstore or something, ask them to look through a magazine and pick out a style they think would look good on your face.
The girls in my life have never steered me wrong when it comes to style advice...even when they had to be brutally honest. (Well, the current GF excepted -- no offense, but when your engineer BF has more fashion sense, something is deeply wrong there.)
In all seriousness -- ask one or two of those cute girl friends of yours to go shopping for you. Give them some cash, ask them to get you 2-3 outfits, and aside from giving them your sizes, don't put any other restrictions on them. Although you might feel a little strange when you see what they pick out...girls KNOW fashion, man. Same deal with the hair -- next time you're out to coffee with them at a bookstore or something, ask them to look through a magazine and pick out a style they think would look good on your face.
The girls in my life have never steered me wrong when it comes to style advice...even when they had to be brutally honest. (Well, the current GF excepted -- no offense, but when your engineer BF has more fashion sense, something is deeply wrong there.)
Girls have no problems with guys who at least look older...unless you start looking "aged", then it's a problem.
As for hair, don't even bother with a stylist. Just go buy a thing of American Crew pomade, dump some in your hair and mess around with it. Sooner or later you'll find a look that looks good.
I use that stuff and go for a bit of a messy look (my hair's a little longer than yours) and don't even need to use a comb and I think it looks really good. I did it sort of per advice of my 'friend' (yes that one).Umm.....of course. I was saving that for a surprise...
Ok Boogie, I'm going to bust out some psych major.
What this is called is the "perfect mask". The lines are based on the golden ratio, which, for one reason or another, is percieved by people as being "beautiful". You'll find that it fits perfectly on extremely good looking people.
So anyways, take a look at the part I highlighted in red. I think that you'd do well to keep glasses, but just make sure that the frames match those lines.
Also, you'll note that the mask comes up a little short on your chin. Again, I think a chinstrap would work really well, as it would effectively change the shape of your jaw to more closely approximate the perfect mask.
What this is called is the "perfect mask". The lines are based on the golden ratio, which, for one reason or another, is percieved by people as being "beautiful". You'll find that it fits perfectly on extremely good looking people.
So anyways, take a look at the part I highlighted in red. I think that you'd do well to keep glasses, but just make sure that the frames match those lines.
Also, you'll note that the mask comes up a little short on your chin. Again, I think a chinstrap would work really well, as it would effectively change the shape of your jaw to more closely approximate the perfect mask.
Fresh Prince
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He looks like Dr Doom's older brotherWendo said:Ok Boogie, I'm going to bust out some psych major.
Wendo said:Ok Boogie, I'm going to bust out some psych major.
What this is called is the "perfect mask". The lines are based on the golden ratio, which, for one reason or another, is percieved by people as being "beautiful". You'll find that it fits perfectly on extremely good looking people.
So anyways, take a look at the part I highlighted in red. I think that you'd do well to keep glasses, but just make sure that the frames match those lines.
Also, you'll note that the mask comes up a little short on your chin. Again, I think a chinstrap would work really well, as it would effectively change the shape of your jaw to more closely approximate the perfect mask.
ANDROSSSSSSS!!!!!1
Interesting factoid from a friend of mine who knows way too much about theme parks for his own good, I have no idea if this is common knowledge:
The "Guess Your Age" people at carnivals, on boardwalks, and at select Six Flags parks all use the same trick, they judge your age based on the people you're with. It's sort of a visual average. So if you have one baby faced high school junior amongst more "mature" looking kids, you guess higher than what you'd think if the person was alone, and vice versa. I'm sure it gets harder if you're with, say, family and there's too much of a difference between everyone.
Anyway, the fact that you're asking us to guess/rate your age already indicates that you either feel you look older or younger than you actually are. Me knowing your past reactions to picture threads already just confirms what I've said in the past, that you look like you're in your late 20s, pushing 30.
I'm in the exact opposite situation, and it used to be bother me more than it does now. Likewise, I think over time you'll start to deal with it equally well. At this point, I either ignore it, or just act flattered. I had a friend "be honest" with me once after one too many jokes one night over some drinks, and he said "19." Meanwhile at work, people guess a little older. The rationale being what I described at the head of this post: Certain assumptions are made based on surroundings and peers. I'm obviously out of college, and in a normal work environment, so they at least know I'm above the drinking age.
Meanwhile, the nurse at my doctor's office asked if I fell (short, boring story) "at home, or up at school."
The "Guess Your Age" people at carnivals, on boardwalks, and at select Six Flags parks all use the same trick, they judge your age based on the people you're with. It's sort of a visual average. So if you have one baby faced high school junior amongst more "mature" looking kids, you guess higher than what you'd think if the person was alone, and vice versa. I'm sure it gets harder if you're with, say, family and there's too much of a difference between everyone.
Anyway, the fact that you're asking us to guess/rate your age already indicates that you either feel you look older or younger than you actually are. Me knowing your past reactions to picture threads already just confirms what I've said in the past, that you look like you're in your late 20s, pushing 30.
I'm in the exact opposite situation, and it used to be bother me more than it does now. Likewise, I think over time you'll start to deal with it equally well. At this point, I either ignore it, or just act flattered. I had a friend "be honest" with me once after one too many jokes one night over some drinks, and he said "19." Meanwhile at work, people guess a little older. The rationale being what I described at the head of this post: Certain assumptions are made based on surroundings and peers. I'm obviously out of college, and in a normal work environment, so they at least know I'm above the drinking age.
Meanwhile, the nurse at my doctor's office asked if I fell (short, boring story) "at home, or up at school."
MaverickX9
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Wow, I can't believe you're only 21.
I'm 20 and I look like I'm about 16 (at most), if that is any consolation...
I'm 20 and I look like I'm about 16 (at most), if that is any consolation...
Yeah I usually get the "you look you just turned 18!" when I am clean shaven, I'm 21 now but when I have stubble or the 3 day growth happening, I look over 25.xsarien said:
But seriously Boogie, I thought you were pushing 30 as well. Should at least give contacts a try, my girlfriend hates them but I know several people that won't go back to glasses due to them. And get a new hair style too.
Fine, I'll just assume you're 42.xsarien said:Oh, I'm :: takes a big bite of a sandwich and talks with his mouth full ::.
There are scattered pictures of me online, but none of them are anywhere near GAF. It's going to stay that way.
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