SUPER IMPORTANT, PLEASE HELP; How old do I look, how can I look older??

[LostAngels]

SO HERE'S THE DEAL.*
I mainly listen to 60s-80s music, therefor, all of my favorite bands play at a local 18+ casino.
Over the last year my parents have began taking me to shows there, with the slight chance of me getting in.
We have been successful all 4 times, I have not gotten ID'd =D
HOWEVER, a band (Prism) who I have been waiting my LIFE to see, is coming to the same casino.*
But the problem is;*
It's on New Years Eve, the tickets are $200 EACH, and it's 'dinner & Prism.'*
Normally you buy a wrist band in advance, and simply flash it and walk through. But this night, tickets are being taken by hand, and it's new years which means extra security and awareness.*

So, my friends, I need YOU to view the pictures I posted ( or just skim through them once on Flickr), and please tell me which of my looks portrays the 'oldest' age.*
I'm like a chameleon, and I switch between these styles daily, so any of them are options.*

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me out here. It's as simple as viewing them, and telling me which I look oldest in. And you can tell me how old exactly I look.*
These tickets are 5 times the price as they usually are, and it's their final tour. This show is a HUGE deal to me, it's EXTREMELY important I get in. It's all I'm getting for Christmas.

Also, I'd appreciate any extra advice on how I can look older too, and some ideas as to how I can convince them, if ID'd, that I am old enough.

Thanks a bunch in advance!



http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/67929155@N02/6464127599/

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/67929155@N02/6513599719/

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/67929155@N02/6513589279/

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/67929155@N02/6513589561/

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/67929155@N02/6513589615/

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/67929155@N02/6513600257/

[Houseman]

Crash course:

The key to seeming older is body language. The difference between older and younger ppl is confidence, older people always have it, they've been around longer so they're more sure of themselves.

When you walk, do it gracefully, concentrate but don't look lime you're concentrating. Stand up straight keep your head slightly tilted back when walking (I think this is called keeping ur chin up). Don't be overly polite, everyone around you is supposed to be an equal, not an elder. Whatever you do do not look at your feet or fidget, dead give away for being nervous.

For women, physically looking older is easier done than for men. Trim and maintain your eye brows, this one is very important. After the eyebrows, the most important thing is makeup. Never put too much on. Youre pretending to be older so you should have theoretically had years to practice applying the right amount of makeup, don't put too little on either. Concentrate more on eye make up than complexions. Do not wear overly sparkly lip balm. Straighten your eye lashes.

Learn to walk in heels if you havent already. The key to all of this is to sell it, be confident, you're pretending to be older so become older. If anyone asks you for ID, look for it In your bag, look affronted and pissed off that you have to search your purse, but don't look angry with the man asking for it, he's the key to getting through. Be angry at yourself for forgetting it, act exasperated like this is all zoo stupid cause you know for a fact that you're 21.

[TheBabyEater]

I agree with Ryan. Body language is important. Just act and look like you're SUPPOSED to be there, and hopefully you wont get carded. But the other key, is blending in... I know it sucks, because I love to wear out of control stuff (I've been known to wear a tutu and make it look punk...) But if you stand out, people will notice you. Not what you want if you're trying not to get carded...


I think your best bet is something like this http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/67929155@N02/6513589231/

[snoogums]

I think that you look older in the 1st 4th and 5th pictures. I agree with the others about body language and blending in. Good luck!

[Maloo]

When I looked at the first one, my guess was that you're 19. The other ones, you look a lot younger in, in my opinion.

[Iris. ♥]

Everyone else is right about body language. Look like you belong there, and you're less likely to get questioned. That being said, the first photo is the best look for you -- it looks the most natural, so people won't think you're trying to look older.

[Childish Giggle]

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/67929155@N02/6513589561/

^ Its the only pic in which you look young!

And well what others said about body language and all. It really is true. I have tried it whole playing hide and seek loads of times! Instead of hiding and running I used to take a walk in the society complex and take the posture of those walkers. People would pass in front of me without giving me a look! And I never used to get caught! It took them months to realize what I'd been doing. Then this one time I was with another friend. She was pretty short and I took her hand and we started walking with the body language of a mother daughter. And no one recognized us even though they passed by us like 5 times!

[JKmadu619]

Or uh... maybe... you know, realize that this might cause you trouble later. If they realize you're a minor they are required to call the police, who are required to drive you home.

Your choice, I'm just pointing this out.

- Justin

[LostAngels]

Originally Posted by JKmadu619

Or uh... maybe... you know, realize that this might cause you trouble later. If they realize you're a minor they are required to call the police, who are required to drive you home.

Your choice, I'm just pointing this out.

- Justin

I've been informed that it's the doorman's license that is at risk.
I will not get charged, nor will a police officer have to take me home... I'm going with my parents.
Even if a police officer WERE required to take me home, (which makes no sense to me), so what?
I'm not the kind of person who misses opportunities, ever.
I take large risks in all aspects of my life, but also always weigh the pros and cons of situations, of course.
This particular circumstance will either result in:
A) Me getting through those doors and enjoying one of the best, most adrenaline-filled, sentimental evenings of my life thus far, or
B) Being requested to leave.
They have no way of proving I'm underage, they can just prove I was not holding an ID.
I don't mean to sound arrogant, but just because you prefer to live your life in a safe, risk free manner, doesn't mean everyone else does.
I don't make stupid decisions. I make ones that are worth the consequences to me.

[LostAngels]

HOWEVER, thank you do much to everyone for the responses do far.
I've been taking note of body language for the past week or do, definitely been practicing. I have a little (someone conning) plan that I will pursue if carded...

[LostAngels]

So* so* so*
Stupid iPhone.

[suchxaxdollxx]

Grow a mustache. everyone looks older with a mustache. :P

[JKmadu619]

Whatever dude, I was just informing your of the obvious risks.

Somehow you miscommunicated that your parents were going with you. Had they not been informed or had not given you premission to enter a casino intended for adults you would be in an obvious amount of trouble.

I'm unsure of where you live, but in Canada the police are requried to escort youth entering adults only areas, or users of fake ID. My dad has had personal experience with this.

You will not be criminally charged, nor will it be a huge deal. I just felt it morally necessary to inform you of the potential outcome of engaging in illicit activities.

Anyhow, a protip regarding acting as though you belong: An acting method pounded through any beginer's head is behave organically. Do not think "If I walked this way, I would look more adult!" because it will look contrived. Simply think "I will act like an adult now. I belong here." Your brain will function on auto-pilot, because you subconciously know how to act. Worrying is what will give you away.

- Justin

[LostAngels]

Originally Posted by JKmadu619

Whatever dude, I was just informing your of the obvious risks.

Somehow you miscommunicated that your parents were going with you. Had they not been informed or had not given you premission to enter a casino intended for adults you would be in an obvious amount of trouble.

I'm unsure of where you live, but in Canada the police are requried to escort youth entering adults only areas, or users of fake ID. My dad has had personal experience with this.

You will not be criminally charged, nor will it be a huge deal. I just felt it morally necessary to inform you of the potential outcome of engaging in illicit activities.

Anyhow, a protip regarding acting as though you belong: An acting method pounded through any beginer's head is behave organically. Do not think "If I walked this way, I would look more adult!" because it will look contrived. Simply think "I will act like an adult now. I belong here." Your brain will function on auto-pilot, because you subconciously know how to act. Worrying is what will give you away.

- Justin

My bad, the following quoted sentence from the original post was supposed to make it clear I was going with my parents:
"Over the last year my parents have began taking me to shows there, with the slight chance of me getting in.
We have been successful all 4 times, I have not gotten ID'd =D"

But that aside, thanks for your input.
I'm not ignorant (nor am I implying you think I may be) to the possible consequences of illegal decisions.
I actually study law, ironically I hope to pursue a career as a criminal prosecutor.
ANYWAYS, thanks for the concern

[Aletheia*]

Since this has already occurred, and the OP began a new thread of thanks, I'm going to go ahead and close this thread.

OP, PM me if you'd like this reopened. If not, begin a new thread for more wonderful Fashion & Style advice