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Once you hit the preteen years, it's normal to start caring a little more about your appearance. Luckily, you probably already have a natural, pretty glow—but it's perfectly okay if you want to start experimenting with your clothes, hair, skincare, and makeup. Just remember at this stage, less is usually more. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you look your very best!
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- QuestionHow do I update my wardrobe so it's more in?Sarah McDonaldSarah McDonald is a Certified Stylist and Image Consultant and the Owner of Pivotal Style. She helps both men and women feel confident through clothing by guiding them on how to dress based on body type, color tone, lifestyle, and personal and professional goals. Sarah received her Image and Style Professional Certification from The Fashion Stylist Institute.
Certified Stylist & Image ConsultantHonestly, I would recommend going into any trendy boutique or youth clothing store and just look around. Anything that those stores are carrying is going to be trendy. - QuestionHow can I look more mature?Sarah McDonaldSarah McDonald is a Certified Stylist and Image Consultant and the Owner of Pivotal Style. She helps both men and women feel confident through clothing by guiding them on how to dress based on body type, color tone, lifestyle, and personal and professional goals. Sarah received her Image and Style Professional Certification from The Fashion Stylist Institute.
Certified Stylist & Image ConsultantIt's all about crafting a look that's mature and elegant. Don't overdo it and don't overdress. Stick with sleeker, crisper outfits and choose a handful of elegant accessories to make things pop. - QuestionHow can I look pretty with no makeup?Community AnswerConsult Look Your Best Without Makeup at School.
Tips
- Try not to compare yourself to anyone else—you're perfect just the way you are!Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- A tip I learned is if you respect yourself, others will respect you too. If you think you are pretty and act confident, others will notice that and feel the same way too.
- Talking to a parent, sibling, or even a friend when you're feeling like you aren't pretty is very helpful. Don't bottle stuff up because it only makes it worse.
References
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/does-your-child-want-to-wear-makeup-5-things-you-should-know/
- ↑ https://better.net/life/family/when-should-you-let-your-teen-wear-makeup/
- ↑ Sarah McDonald. Certified Stylist & Image Consultant. Expert Interview. 26 August 2021.
- ↑ https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/helping-your-teen-develop-her-sense-of-style/#gs.33310g
- ↑ Sarah McDonald. Certified Stylist & Image Consultant. Expert Interview. 26 August 2021.
- ↑ https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-your-daughter-have-a-healthy-body-image/
- ↑ Sarah McDonald. Certified Stylist & Image Consultant. Expert Interview. 26 August 2021.
- ↑ https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/helping-your-teen-develop-her-sense-of-style/#gs.33310g
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/skin-care/tips
- ↑ https://hvparent.com/how-to-help-your-tweens-and-teens-care-for-their-skin
- ↑ https://www.seventeen.com/beauty/a32691581/skin-advice-dermatologists-give-their-own-kids/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-face-masks-actually-work-or-are-they-just-a-fad/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/a-dermatologists-advice-on-how-to-get-rid-of-a-pimple/
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/tips-for-managing-teen-acne
- ↑ https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/kids-health/10-ways-to-teach-preteen-hygiene.html
- ↑ https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/kids-health/10-ways-to-teach-preteen-hygiene.html
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/basics/tween-and-teen-health/hlv-20049436
- ↑ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need
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