Q&A for How to Look Good in Middle School

Yes, you'll look fine without makeup. In fact, plenty of people look better without it. Just wash your face and moisturize it so your skin looks glowing.

Aeropostale is good for plaid flannels. So is Target. You can also go into any teen store at the mall. Plaid is very popular, you shouldn't have trouble finding what you need.

Just ignore them. Everyone gets made fun of for whatever makes them different, it's just that the "different" thing is more obvious for some people than others. If you show the bullies that they're upsetting you, it will only encourage them. If they don't stop after you ignore them, tell an adult.

Fun fact: When somebody puts on glasses, they become 10% more attractive! Match your outfit and your accessories (not too many!) to the color of your glasses. You'll look great.

Make sure you're drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep. Wash your face twice a day and use moisturizer. If none of that helps, ask your parent to make an appointment for you with a dermatologist.

You may find helpful advice in Build Self Confidence.

Wash your face every day, twice a day, and apply facial moisturizer afterwards. This will eliminate a lot of your acne outbreaks. But keep in mind that some acne at this age is inevitable.

There's an article for that! Check out How to Survive Middle School!

You could style your braids in different ways. You could switch from a normal braid to a French braid to a side braid et cetera, or you could take them out.

You can wear sweatpants, but make sure they are not too baggy.

My family teases me too, it's okay. Just say something like, "I'm trying to look nice, so what?" If they see it doesn't bother you, they'll probably leave you alone. You don't need a hairdresser or stylist. Do some research online for what kind of hairstyles and clothes are in fashion with young people and try some different things to see what works well for you. Check YouTube for hairstyle tutorials and check Pinterest for clothes.

You can absolutely dress however you want to dress, regardless of your sexual orientation.

Who cares what they think. It’s middle school; the people teasing you are probably just jealous or feeling bad about themselves.

Ignore them, or stand up for yourself. Just say, "Why does it bother you," or, "Mind your own business, please." Be tough and confident. If you're being bullied, talk to a teacher or another adult.

You can absolutely still look pretty if you're overweight. If you're not sure what to wear, you might want to check out How to Dress Well When You're Overweight. There are plenty of blogs about plus-sized fashion as well. But don't obsess; there's nothing wrong with being a little heavy and you don't need to make your whole life revolve around trying to look physically attractive.

Try figuring out what colors look best on you. For example, if you have brown hair and brown eyes, warm colors like reds, yellows and browns would look best on you. Also, try on a dress. Then try on a pair of jeans with a cute too. The outfit you like the best will give you a little insight on what your style is: girly girl or tomboy. Maybe a little of both, and that’s okay! You can wear a cute top with some jeans with some earrings or necklaces. A bracelet would look great with anything too.

A lot of times people judge others on looks just because they're envious. The best way for you to stay out of drama from this is to just ignore them.

Shave your legs, and you might want to try using Nair hair removal lotion for your arms. If you're still self-conscious, try wearing long pants/sleeves. Or, best of all, own it. We have hair, it is normal.