Do you want to dress up as an old lady for Halloween, or do you need a role in a performance?Use clothing, makeup, accessories, and mannerisms to become a convincing old lady, by learning how to dress and act authentically.
Step 1: You should get some ideas for your outfit.
You can get ideas for yourself by looking up images of old women online or in books.What decade would you be from if you were an old lady?If you want to place your old lady costume in a certain time period, it's a good idea to choose clothing that was popular a long time ago.If you're close to an older woman, talk to her for tips and advice.She might let you borrow some of her clothes.Don't wear the clothes as a joke or costume, be respectful and avoid offending her.
Step 2: Visit a thrift store.
Older clothing can be found at a secondhand store, garage sale, or vintage clothing store.If you think an old lady might wear an outdated style, keep an eye out for it.For a truly old appearance, choose garments that look worn and faded.In this case, keeping the strange, old scent of another person on the clothes might help your authenticity, because you can always wash secondhand items before wearing them.If you are looking for an item that is very specific, check online stores like eBay.Inexpensive items from a thrift store will suffice.
Step 3: There is a shirt that is simple and comfortable.
There is a loose-fitting top or t-shirt in a muted color.Go for one with a cute or cliche design on the chest.If you want it to be roomy and comfortable, pick out a shirt that is one or two sizes too big for you.Modern styles, bright colors, and low necklines are not good choices.
Step 4: The pants are loose-fitting.
If you want a fit that is not form-fitting, choose pants in a stretch fabric.The elastic waistband of the pants would be ideal for comfort and movement.If you can find pants in the same shade as your top, or any other part of your outfit.Two-piece sets of pants and a top are intended to go together.The more matching, the better!
Step 5: A loose skirt is a good choice.
A long, shapeless shift dress called a house dress or muumuu is often colorful.Or wear a long and loose-fitting skirt with a top.Pull pantyhose in a similar shade to your skin on your legs if you wear a dress or skirt.If you want to look like a very elderly person stuck in a hospital or home, try a muumuu in more subdued colors, or anything that looks more like pajamas, including a robe and house slippers.
Step 6: A sweater is necessary.
You can wear an oversized knit sweater or cardigan over the rest of your outfit.It's ideal to have a sweater that looks hand-knit.Old ladies can get cold easily if they don't layer on sweaters in warm weather.Try a colorful vest with details from nature, a holiday, or any other theme.
Step 7: A scarf is placed around the head or shoulders.
Tie a thin scarf, either silk or knit, around the top of the head and tied at the chin, shoulders or chest.If you're wearing a scarf around the shoulders, make sure it's secured with an old brooch at the chest.
Step 8: Sturdy sneakers or other shoes are a good idea.
If you are wearing pantyhose with a dress or skirt, choose a simple white sneaker or sandals for the perfect granny shoe.For a dressier old lady look, wear pumps with a small kitten heel.The signature senior style for those too old to tie shoelaces is sneakers with velcro.
Step 9: Makeup can be used to create Wrinkles.
If you crunch up your forehead, eyes, and mouth, you can see where the wrinkling occurs on the skin.If you want to smudge the lines with a brush, use a brown eyeliner or eyeshadow.You can add bags under the eyes.Adding a lighter shade of makeup to the areas on either side of yourwrinkles will make them look more three-dimensional.You can use non-toxic white glue to apply a thin layer to your face.The glue will make your skin look wrinkled when you apply it while it is stretched out.The makeup or glue treatment should be done to your hands as well.You can add makeup to your hands and forearms to make them look like veins.Finish with bright lipstick or drawn-on eyebrows.
Step 10: It is possible to achieve gray or white hair.
If you don't want to wear a wig, you can use baby powder or temporary dye to color your own hair.A low bun is used to tie hair back.Put hair curlers in and leave them there.If you use baby powder to make your hair gray, try spraying it with a spray of spray to help it stick and stay put.
Step 11: Don glasses large enough to fit your face.
It's a good idea to look for large, clear-rimmed glasses.When your glasses are not on your face, wear a chain or beaded glasses holder around your neck.If you can't see out of the prescription glasses, it's a good idea to pop them out.
Step 12: You can use a cane.
Carry a cane or walker with you.This prop can help remind you to act like an old woman, by staying stooped or bent over and relying on the cane or walker for balance.
Step 13: There are costume jewelry.
For a classic granny look, choose large, colorful, and over-the-top jewelry.Put on big pearls, flashy earrings, or several metal or charm bracelets.For everything, stick to gold metal.Alternatively, try a few subtler sentimental pieces, like a tarnished wedding ring or a locket with pictures that would represent children or grandchildren.If you want to add a scarf or brooch to a sweater or dress, just pin it to the front.
Step 14: A fake hearing aid can be made.
A piece of wax can be used to make a hearing aid look like an earpiece.If you want to look like a hearing device, use other earplugs or headphones in a light color.If you put something in your ears that looks like a hearing aid, you will not hear well when others are talking to you.
Step 15: You can keep other items in your purse.
Take a large bag or tote and fill it with some items that are convincing, such as a prescription or vitamins, an extra sweater, fruit, or a Denture case.
Step 16: It's a good idea to hunch over or slack off.
Stand or walk by rounding your shoulders toward the center of your body.Pretend to rely on a cane or walker for support as you walk very slowly and unsteadily.You can make other shaky movements with your hands, arms, and legs.
Step 17: Speak with a gravelly voice.
If you want to speak with a croaky version of your voice, try to keep your throat slightly open.For the time period, use words that are outdated.Try out old-fashioned phrases like, "pleased as punch," "Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!" and "Fiddlesticks!", and follow with a story of the comparative hardship, simplicity, or enjoyment of life.
Step 18: To see and feign hearing problems.
Squint when you need to read or look at something closely.If you wear glasses and a fake hearing aid, you can strain more to see and hear.
Step 19: You should offer things.
Talk about people's health and well-being.Don't take no for an answer if you offer the food, sweater, or vitamins in your purse.Ask a lot of questions and express concern over what is happening in someone's life.Try using phrases like "Oh, we need to put some meat on those bones!" or "Just looking at you makes me feel cold!"Before offering a warm layer, have my extra sweater.Unsolicited and frank advice can be given to people.