Your appearance

[Mark Antony]

How important do you think your appearance is? How do you think it affects the way other people treat you?

I think it is vital. If how you look is the way you choose to represent yourself to the world, then you should try to make the best possible job of it. I don't mean that a person should just try to fit in with other people, out of a feeling of insecurity. But you are constantly judged on how you look, therefore it is in your interests to make sure that you look as good as you can.
Taking a pride in your appearance is part of developing your character, and your own unique identity.

 

[Colonel Green]

The only thing I know for sure about my appearance is that is is very appealing to babies. This may be because I am proportioned like a giant baby, I think they see me as a leadership figure.

 

[Kelso]

I look damn good.

Okay, that is an exaggeration.. but I recently lost 40 pounds and am terribly pleased with myself.

 

[auntiehill]

I think I look like crap most of the time, and no matter how hard I try, I generally look like an unmade bed.

But I try to cover it up with nice clothes and a clean, fresh appearance. I try to look like I have it all together, since I know that my hair, my weight, and my unusually pale complexion put people off.

Camouflage is a useful skill.

 

[Starbreaker]

I'm pretty much okay with people as long as they have on deodorant and no mullet.

 

[OdoWanKenobi]

I'm an overweight, hideous person, and yeah, it affects me. Most people won't even give me the time of day because of it. I've never had a girlfriend, never even been kissed. It's a major contributor to my depression.

 

[greenguy]

The only thing I know for sure about my appearance is that is is very appealing to babies. This may be because I am proportioned like a giant baby, I think they see me as a leadership figure.

"a leadership figure" for babies!

I care enough about my appearance to be presentable, clean, and still myself. I hate spending a lot on clothes and random shit like hair, though.

 

[Misfit Toy]

"It is better to look good than to feel good."
--Fernando

 

[sidious618]

My appearance is very important to me. I like to dress well and look as good as I can. I think I'm fairly good looking and I lost a ton of weight about a year ago so that makes me feel pretty peachy as well.

I also carry a man purse/satchel. You can't go wrong with that. Indiana Jones had one, remember?

 

[iguana_tonante]

Appearance is of the utmost importance. People go to great length trying to deny it, but to no avail. People will judge you for what you appear. It's hard-wired in our brain. And why not? It's not like they can see what's inside your head. People use what they have, even if misleading.

That said, I think most people make incredibly bad choices about their appearance: poor hygiene, terrible haircuts, mismatched clothes. Fair or not, your look will reflect on you: so only a fool would let this work against them. Being ugly is bad luck: no foul in that. But appearing coarse and oafish without even realizing it, that's the unpardonable sin.

 

[sidious618]

That said, I think most people make incredibly bad choices about their appearance: poor hygiene, terrible haircuts, mismatched clothes. Fair or not, your look will reflect on you: so only a fool would let this work against them. Being ugly is bad luck: no foul in that. But appearing coarse and oafish without even realizing it, that's the unpardonable sin.

Yep. I know many people who would be considered down right ugly but they dress well and they look pretty good.

 

[mari]

I have to be very careful about my appearance. When I'm working in the law office, I have to be dressed conservatively and be well groomed because I'm the "face" of the firm to our clients and visitors. When I'm working my retail job, again I have to be conservative because it's a store for young girls and I'm kinda supposed to be a role model. In my off time, however, I consider it a major feat if my clothes match and aren't ripped... but I usually look good even if I am wearing shorts of questionable length and a dirty hoodie as I am now.

 

[Mallory]

I used to care, once upon a time. After cancer and a host of other physical ailments though I just don't worry about it any more. If I can see myself in the mirror in the morning, that's good enough for me.

 

[Rek]

I'm a small guy, thin, pale, hairless(rather then my basic head hair) and I often dress androgynous although sometimes I just go out with the basic plain grey shirt and jeans. I tend to go out andro when its colder out, and basic when its hot because I wear a lot less.

People treat me like a little kid and theres nothing I can do about it. I don't know how to dress to look older or if thats even a option.

I find women who I like will often baby me which I hate, teen girls will comment behind me about how "cute" I am. One good thing for me is most guys don't see me as any kind of threat, so I blend into the background, although if their out to cause trouble I'm a easy target.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

I'm okay looking, I guess.

I should have had this look (bald with goatee) long ago. I like the way I look with that. If I have hair, I look like one of those random street lunatics who hold extended debates with individual water molecules.

 

[RandyS]

I am the second most beautiful person on the planet.

 

[Kestra]

I'm an overweight, hideous person, and yeah, it affects me. Most people won't even give me the time of day because of it. I've never had a girlfriend, never even been kissed. It's a major contributor to my depression.

My weight's been a contributing factor to my depression at times as well. My appearance in general has a huge effect on my self-esteem, but I'm trying to control what I can and let go of what I can't. That's the best we can do, sometimes.

 

[sidious618]

I'm an overweight, hideous person, and yeah, it affects me. Most people won't even give me the time of day because of it. I've never had a girlfriend, never even been kissed. It's a major contributor to my depression.

My weight's been a contributing factor to my depression at times as well. My appearance in general has a huge effect on my self-esteem, but I'm trying to control what I can and let go of what I can't. That's the best we can do, sometimes.

I tend not to make superficial comments on pictures people post especially if I don't know them well because it's creepy. However, I don't recall you ever posting a picture that shows you to be overweight. Are you sure this isn't an "all in your mind" thing? Bad self-image?

 

[RegFan]

My weight's been a contributing factor to my depression at times as well. My appearance in general has a huge effect on my self-esteem, but I'm trying to control what I can and let go of what I can't. That's the best we can do, sometimes.

My self-esteem got a lot better once I cut my hair short, and I think my appearance contributed to my depression as well (I'm not depressed anymore). I think short hair fits better to my personality.

I care about my appearance, just not as much as some people seem to do. I look average.

 

[RAMA]

I'm an overweight, hideous person, and yeah, it affects me. Most people won't even give me the time of day because of it. I've never had a girlfriend, never even been kissed. It's a major contributor to my depression.

Hmm well being overweight isn't a permanent condition...i know, I have the before and after to prove it in my album.

RAMA