How To Dress Older Than You Are

Been wanting to be taken more seriously? This guide is for you:

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First of all, why do you want to look older than you are? We live in a world that seems to appreciate youth, at the same time, people judge you constantly. Youth, while mostly considerably advantageous in most cultures, can also have a connotation with impulsiveness or immaturity.

So what can you do to look older?

First of all, avoid trendy styles and looks that exacerbate your young age. That means, don't wear t-shirts or sweatshirts as your main form of outerwear. Also, don’t wear trainers or gym clothes outside the gym, it just makes you look sloppy and younger than you actually are. The same goes for sweatpants and hoodies, those are typically things worn by younger men of the demographic or adolescence, so it will not help you to look older.

To get a classic haircut, what does that mean?Stay clear of extreme cuts, extreme undercuts with lots of hair products that are just over the top, because that's not something a mature gentlemen would wear.

Three, opt for glasses. No matter what you do, you actually need them. Having glasses will give you a more bookish mature look that is really unparalleled.

Four, grow facial hair. If you have a baby face, if you look young, or if your jawline is not very pronounced, having a beard can really help to look older.

Five, cover your tattoos and take out your piercing. Yes, in this day and age, most people in younger generation have either piercings, or tattoos, and it's something that’s very normal; but in our parents generation, or grandparents generation, it wasn't normal so if you cover up your tattoos  , you automatically look more mature and older.

Six, wear a classic watch, whether it's a simple wristwatch with a round tile that is slim, in gold or silver, or maybe something a little more ornate. Make sure it's not too big and oversized like a g-shock, or maybe some Invicta Watches.

Seven, try to work out and add some bulk to your body. If you're young, chances are, you're still quite slim and it can make you look like a boy.

Eight, put your phone away even though there are lots of men of all generations really attached to their smart phone and constantly looking at it, typically, a more mature man knows how to go about life without being entertained in all times.

Nine, hone your speech and conversation skills. Unecessary uhms, likes, ughh, can really help you to appear more mature. The same is true about the speed you're talking.

Ten, learn how to write properly. Writing and the way you express yourself in writing may not be something that’s immediately visible, but if you are in a correspondence whether it be by email, if you have to write a card, it becomes obvious of what generation you are.

Eleven, dress in a classic way and to dress up. It's one of the easiest way to appear older and there are lots of things to consider. First of all, slight over dressing will always be better than slight under dressing because it makes you look more mature. At the same time, when in doubt, always upgrade from casual to something more classic and maybe formal.

One thing that will definitely make you look older and more mature is to wear a hat. Whether it's a Panama hat in the summer, a fedora hat in the winter, or maybe just a flat cap, it will all make you look more mature.

During the cold months of the year, rather than wearing a performance jacket that you may be where skiing, go with a proper overcoat. It will immediately make you look older and more mature.
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Gentleman's Gazette

[masonrudesheim]

I don't understand the backlash against the "suits make you look older" because I'm pretty sure that Raphael isn't addressing teenagers, and is more likely addressing young adults of between 18 and 22. If so, then his advice, in my opinion, is completely valid.

[glypharte]

I'm 13 and just started dressing like a gentleman.Everyone says I dress like the 50s, but haters seem to be rare.Thanks for your tips, Sven !

[lestrick]

I am 14 and every one says I dress and act a 90 years old.

[ryanlee]

the video of Rafael doing pushups my gosh XD

[pallasathena]

What’s more important than the clothes, treat everybody with more respect. Even if you are speaking with someone who likes different styles, maybe more youthful, than you don’t look down on them and consider yourself more refined and mature. Everyone is at a different stage in life and has their own mix of likes, appreciate them for who they are and set the example for others to do the same to you.

[lolzlyrics]

I'm 15 and my friends call me a boomer, from music taste to my style in dressing

[aidanw.c.]

Mr. Schneider, Can you please do a video on how to dress older than you are in the summer? It’s quite challenging to dress older in the summer because in hot climates you find yourself wearing shorts with vibrant clothing that is perceived as immature.

[bjarkusmcfarkus]

I’m a high school teacher in my mid 20s and I have a very youthful face. Partially for that reason I wear penny loafers, chinos, OCBDs, V-neck sweaters, and sport coats to work.

I do occasionally go casual on Fridays and I’ve been mistaken for a student on a couple of those occasions.

[Rob_-dvei]

As a teenage aspiring filmmaker one of my heroes is the legendary writer-director Orson Welles (Citizen Kane, Touch of Evil, Catch-22).

He was a 16 year old in the 30s but wore proper suits and smoked cigars in an attempt to look 5 years older - after his parents died he went to Ireland and managed to get a job as a theatre actor after blagging that he was successful and famous in Europe.

They didn’t believe him but liked his courage, they hired him for a minor part, then the rest is history!

I’m no Orson Welles, and you can’t really blag that kind of thing - but wearing good suits never hurt I suppose!

[SKBottom]

I became a college professor when I was 24 years old. The next youngest colleague in my department was 36.

My first year, I was constantly getting mistaken for a student. I was trying to find every way possible to look older. I usually did it by dressing more formally and more seriously than my colleagues, many of whom would wear jeans or shorts and flip-flops.

[pitiedvod]

Every time I see that footage of the backpack straps cutting into the suit padding, I end up crying a little bit.

[tristan-bbzj]

The knit vest looks great with the jacket

[MrTrenttness]

I secretly respect no man wearing sweat pants or a jersey. Even if I must be kind to them. It just looks gross and makes a person look shallow. Also the comments on speech and the cell phones are spot on.

[lassewilde]

As a young man of only 18 years old I prefer slim fit pants because I believe that they suit me better than wider fit pants. Obviously it’s just a preference but it’s probably due to my rather slim physique. Do you reckon I should opt for more wider cut suits?

[fenryrgreyback]

Raphael, your pushup face is glorious!

[vladimirspasojevic]

“Use proper grammer.”
Thanks for the advice!

[matmc]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank God somebody is against those awful Apple watches. I subscribed to your channel  few weeks ago when I started a new job where smart dress is essential, and I have enjoyed every video that I watched (I love that you have a video for every question I had). I live in London, so vintage clothing is easily accessible. Do you have a video on how to best buy from vintage shops? Keep up the good work you dapper chap!

[bemnet]

At 6:16, left picture, where did you buy that light brown suit from? It looks amazing

[CLR-RealEstate]

Best hat to compliment an Burberry trench? I kinda favor the flat newsboy cap over the fedora.

[susanmathis]

You look very nice in the 🕶sunshades you chose.
These are good tips.