Dunno where to post this, but could you read it

Growing up? I am now 18, well I was 18 last november, so I'm 18 and a half.
I am only 4 foot 11 and really small for my age, i look as though i am 13 sometimes and it is really annoying, i find it so hard to find clothes that suit my age and that fit me.
I think of myself as a young woman now, and i am mature and i act like an adult, but people still see me as a kid because of my height, i think its really unfair.
I was kinda wondering, what do you think? How can i make people notice that Im not a child and that Im 18 and not 13?

well..as stupid as this sounds, you could take on more responsibilities and prove that your not a child and an handle things...

The best thing I can suggest is dress older than your age. I'd suggest Dorothy Perkins and Next, as both have beautiful adult clothes, but in petite sizes. Wear heels, obviously, and if you have a good posture, you'll already make yourself look taller. I suppose these are things you already know, but I'm not entirely sure what else to suggest.

well, thanks. Its not that simple Kara cos i cant always fit into size 6 and alot of my clothes are children's sizes because i'm just too small.

Responsibilities, i look after my nephews age 5 and 3 and am a traines nursery nurse so respinsibilities come into every day things but thanks
xxxx

go to a store for peite women? If you live in a big city that might not be too hard, if not i dont know

You could always frown lots, and look pensive and full of adult thoughts...but that might be a little out of character for you.

well, you're only 18, so you're not an adult yet, so you're not required to look and act like one. don't rush it.

Wax, at 18, I am actually a young adult, and although i am still young, i dont want to look 13, I want to look my age.

Natz, I used to have short hair, but its grown again, and i cant afford to keep having it cut, im still looking for a job so there is no money coming in, but thanks guys.

I kinda know what you mean Tara-Kay.. I'm 17 but I'm really small and look around 13-14. And I only just fit into a size 6.

Buuuuut, If you think of it, When you're around 30? You might look alot younger for your age, And that's a good thing, Right? Tehe.

There's not much you can probably do to make people realise that you're alot older than you look. You could maybe were an 18 charm on a necklace or something? Might not make a big difference, But atleast people might see it and yesh. Sorry if I didn't help..

`Taleee xx

Wear t-shirts saying "I'm 18"?
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Oh, well, I have the opposite problem...with height, anyway. I, like my sister, am too tall for my age. I'm thirteen an a, well, 5'5, I think. That's okay, but my sister is 16 and more than 6' feet. As I live in Chile its difficult to get shoes that fit, and in a few more years clothes won't fit either.

Try to enjoy being able to wear fun clothes, but be mature when the need arises. The most trendy, fun, mature, nice and caring person that I know is 26 and about 5 feet. So don't be bitter, being petite is a great virtue. If you can in the future, travel to Chile. Everyone is really short here.

Best of luck, and cheer up!

//T.L.//

I am also eighteen. I feel I look about 15. I do have the height, but not the mature face. I am probably one of the most mature people in this neightborhood. I do undertsand why you would be mad that ppl do not see you for your age. The thing I do is only when I go out, I get dressed up, make-up, and i then look my age. Honestly, I hate wearing make-up, but it does work. Think of the positive of this though, when you are in your thirties you will look in your twenty's. So, in the long term, it is good news. :)

i have that same problem. i just turned 16 last month and im only 4' 11". all my friends like to crack jokes about my height, but that doesnt bother me so much cause i just know that theyre kidding. but when i go to the store and stuff people always think that im supposed to be in elementary school still. ill be hanging out with my friends who are like 5' 5"+ and i always get looked at funny. its actually really annoying after awhile.

Tara-Kay, are you sure that people actually think you look like a child or think OF YOU as a child? could some of this idea come from insecurity? I am 5'7" or 5'8" and my friends are all much shorter than me (for whatever reason)...but never once have I thought of them as younger than their age. I usually don't even notice the height. My two best friends are 4'11" and 5'1"...and my boyfriend is 6'3". to me, height does not really matter. people will judge you for your maturity and your personality i think, not so much your height. however, i may be completely wrong, and you could be right on, so in that case...work on your confidence because that adds years. also i agree high-heeled shoes help (which you are lucky you can wear!!! i love high heels but i look stupid in them because i tower over everyone and look out of place), SHORT HAIRCUTS definitely (you can cut your own hair too or have a friend cut your hair...i never go to the barber!), feminine clothes that accentuate your curves/womanly figure, makeup (lipstick maybe?), and well...i think that will do the trick.

if any of the above sounded rude or accusing, please excuse me. i am always completely honest which can be considered offensive.