StyleDiary: Nothing But A Number
{Pant – The Limited; Tee and Sweater – Old Navy; Booties – JustFab; Necklace – BaubleBar; Nails – Butter London Pillar Box Red}
A few weeks ago I got asked to leave the Wine Store while my husband shopped. No, I wasn’t sampling the goods, but I didn’t have my ID. Mind you the age requirement to buy (or be in the presence) of alcohol is 21. As an (almost) 31 year old woman, you would think I would find it flattering that the manager assumed I was ten years younger. I used to enjoy the look on people’s faces when I told them my age, but lately it had become nothing but annoying. Not because I don’t enjoy looking youthful despite the bags under my eyes, but I have found that people don’t take me seriously because I look like I am just (barely) out of college.
When I ask someone on my team at work to complete a task, they blow me off. When I give a presentation to a neighborhood group or elected body, they look at me cross-eyed. I am professional, assertive and well-dressed (if I do say so myself), yet I get treated as if I just fell of the turnip truck. My mother always said I acted mature for my age so why can’t I just look close to my age. Most women complain about looking old, gray hairs, wrinkles and so on and here I am complaining about looking like a teenager. Go figure.
On a related note, it was quite hilarious when my husband was a middle school teacher and I got mistaken for a student. Real funny.
Today I am linking up with fellow bloggers Marionberry Style and Pretty Shiny Sparkly on their respective style challenges.
I know the feeling! I don't think people take me seriously either. Also while I get asked for my ID & told I look like I should still be in high school, I still get home, look in the mirror & see wrinkles galore, dark circles under my eyes & think "ok these people are crazy! I cannot for the life of me find this youthful face they see!"
Apparently all the partying we did in high school helped us keep our youthful glow
Love ya!
My husband is a 30-year-old criminal defense lawyer who looks like he's 18. He's been practicing for five years but still gets asked if he's the college intern!
Since he needs his clients to trust him and his abilities, he wears ultra-classic suits, grew a beard, and wears glasses that he doesn't need. The beard won't help you, but maybe getting fake glasses will? They really do make him look older and more authoritative.
I used to wear (real) glasses all the time…I wish it helped, but I think it made it worse! My poor husband looks way older than me so people always think I am his sister :/
Loving your animal print! I found your blog at Marionberry Style Link-Up. I am now following you. Come over and check me out http://theserenasaga.blogspot.com.
xx
Serena
Thanks Serena, will definitely check out your blog too!
That happens to me too…even with my gray hairs, the young face makes people discount me. I hate it.
Right?! I mean my hair is quickly turning gray and last I checked young people didn\’t have wrinkles and bags under their eyes :/
I love everything about this outfit! The cardi, the pants, the booties. And oh no, I can't believe you got mistaken for a student. There's something nice about looking young but that's not fun. Popping over from the trend of the month challenge.
Thanks Lindsay! It was a few years back when I got mistaken for a middle schooler, hopefully I at least look a little older now
Love the oxblood paired with the zebra print! Such a gorgeous and unexpected combination.
And I am still mistaken for a high school student at work sometimes. I suppose that is part of the job when working in schools
Thanks so much for linking up!
XO – Marion
Thanks Marion! I can\’t imagine if I was in the school, the kids would never respect me! My husband\’s middle school students were always bigger than me :/
I just complained to my co worker about the same thing. I look about 15 yrs younger than my real age. I try to do stuff to make me look older like wearing makep everyday
K at http://www.beautystyleandgrowth.blogspot.com
I wish makeup helped! I think all hope is lost for me looking my age!