I'm 29 (will be turning thirty in a little over six months *shudder*) I still look like a young teenager. Part of this is because I just can't figure out how to present myself like a grown-up in terms of how I carry myself and interact with others. I also dress like a young teenager, wearing t-shirts and jeans every day. I don't wear any jewelry at all other than my watch, and never even got my ears pierced. I wear little or no make-up. I also don't do anything with my hair, as I don't have the inclination or the fine motor skills to put it up or style it in any way. I just let it hang long and loose, and usually at least a little disheveled, as I can't be bothered with using any product to keep my hair in place.
My features are also quite youthful naturally. I'm short, 5'1 or 61 inches. I'm not skinny, but I'm also not overweight. I'm slight of upper body, and not at all "matronly" in build. Additionally, I'm quite baby-faced, which seems to run in my family.
The weird thing is, I already have a few gray hairs. However, it's not really noticeable to the casual observer. The guy who does my hair noticed. Otherwise, people don't generally notice them unless I actually point them out.
Thus, gray hairs or not, I look like a young adolescent. It's actually pretty annoying. People tend to not take me seriously or respect me. I'm generally regarded as a lightweight, an inconsequential nonentity, everywhere I go. This does cause me problems, especially at work.
Considering my subpar social skills, I know that I can't entirely blame my pathologically youthful appearance for these issues. However, it is definitely a contributing factor.
At this rate, there's a decent chance I'll still be getting mistaken for a teenager well into my forties.
I can relate to most of this. I just can't figure out how to put make-up on so I ususally just wear a bit of foundation and maybe eyeliner.
I'm 30 but went back to uni at 26. Everyone there is shocked when they discover I'm not the same age as them.
I get the occasional grey hair too, I think it's stress related. I got my first one years ago when working in a job I hated.