This past week, someone thought I was still in high school (sometimes known as secondary school), but I’m actually at least ten years older.

I don’t care what they think since they are still in high school themselves, but I’m sure other people have thought I was that young (but didn’t say it out loud).

Other than growing a beard, what else can I (and other men) do to make ourselves (at least facially) look older?

  • GreenKnight23@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    smoke cigarettes. like…a lot.

    meth while you’re at it.

    or, count your blessings.

    I knew a kid who had straight up male pattern balding at 16. by 18 he had a horseshoe. dude looked like he was in his fifties before he was out of his teens.

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    9 days ago

    start smoking and drinking, cut back on sleep and find an unfulfilling stressful and thankless job that also underpays. throw in some women/partner/spouse that treat you like shit to really speed this up.

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    9 days ago

    Have kids. The people with kids who are ten years younger than me look twenty years older than me.

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      9 days ago

      I used to have 3 grey hairs on my beard. Now she’s 3 and it’s all fucking grey.

      “Well you’re probably just naturally greying anyway”

      No. I’m greying because every visit to the toilet is an hourlong negotiation that didn’t have to happen.

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    8 days ago

    It’s all about what you wear.

    White New Balance 608s, jorts, and a graphic tee about sarcasm or puns. Make sure your 608s are stained a little green from mowing the lawn.

    Route every conversation back to your lawn, lawnmowers, or the Traeger/Blackstone you want to buy when your wife let’s you.

    Literally that easy.

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      7 days ago

      I second this in terms of what you wear. If you walk around in t-shirts or sweaters, you will look younger. Dress older.

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    8 days ago

    Just enjoy it while it lasts. People have consistently estimated me 10 years younger than my real age for decades. Well, until now, since I’m getting some grey hairs.

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    9 days ago

    Hi!!

    Not sure of your complexion, but a tan could make you look a bit older.

    A hair cut that fits your face shape is another thing that could age you up as well.

    Other than that, I say the clothes you wear, but that can be hit or miss.

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    9 days ago

    A good haircut can help. Get one that fits your face better than whatever standard cut you’ve had since middleschool or earlier.

    Fat hides change. Get fit.

    A lot of the difference between hs and mid 20s is largely about demeanor. How you carry yourself with a bit more knowledge about who you are.

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    9 days ago

    You can do it with a toothbrush. Just brush your teeth twice a day and you’ll look older sooner than you expect. It’s actually pretty annoying. You get all kinds of infirmities to help you act the part. Enjoy your youthful good looks while they last.