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5th grade me, 2005, 12 years old and being plagued by the beginnings of puberty
First time dressing myself according to what I thought was "fashionable" in 2006
First time dressing as my TRUE SELF in 7th grade 2007 (photo taken by grandma in her house)
and got into anime and became a weeb obsessed with deviantART
And then I got braces and didn't feel as badass as before
Starting my phase as fedora edgy atheist in high school. Also, glasses, in case I didn't get bullied enough.
photo taken by my mom of course
I tried to dress "dapper" and "classy" for a while........ Really just wannabe steampunk but my mom wouldnt let me (2009-2010)
Then I got a horrible haircut and tried to dress like a "flapper" because I was really weirdly obsessed with the 1920s???
and yes I dressed like this every where. Grocery store, school, outside, every where.
Photo taken by my aunt 2010. First car, looking really cool and not punchable at all.
Still have the car at least.
And this is me now. 23 years old, got better hair and stopped dressing like a douche.
FirstPost
Be careful who you make fun of in homeschool
malikaltanies
"looking really cool and not punchable at all" oh boiiii :D
GarbageCanStan
We all go through our own phases... There's a few pictures of young me that makes current me want to go back in time and punch him in face.
fyggnuuton
I lol'd, but you're hot af now so you get the last laugh
JiveAssTurkeyy
Your parents must have been very supportive, cause god dayum!!! You looked like a goofball.
TheTrashManCometh
A lovely progression. Just as long as you're happy with who is on the inside.
ditchstick
don't feel bad. I was wearing JNCO jeans and a polo button up in High School. lol. grats on not dressing like a douche!
FightMeYouLongAssBitch
Best progression pics I've ever seen. Good job.
Punnilingus
“Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up. But like holy shit... You fell A LOT” -Alfred
ihatepotatosandanatomymajors
Im so happy for you. sincerely
Serendipidus
Mate I haven't commented on a thing in ages but your school fashion history is absolutely fuckin nuts. Glad you came out mellow and pretty.
Lautkis
I swiped so fast I thought I was on Tindr. But seriously IMGUR, how is this getting upvotes??
ThatsNeatDude
As someone whose journey through puberty is very similar, half that battle is learning to deal with the curls.
takichandler
I went through similar phases... In retrospect I'm surprised my mom let me wear some of that shit just out of shame
Jester8088
So glad social media wasnt around when I was growing up. We all dressed bad. So awkward.
bulldeath666
yep. it'll take 20 years for people to realize what that means though..
delecti
More importantly, I'm glad digital cameras were harder to come by.
michaelpaice2
You have matured into a very attractive woman. I was an ugly teen who stayed ugly! lol
DaDisser
Nice, you turned out okay
cockrockets
Not punchable at all hahaha that line made me crack up
afakeregillatabanlakozo
I too like to cringe at my former selves.
Cheekit
That was a roller coaster of phases. You look great.
allpinkeverything
I want to see more posts like this! I feel like I have a lot of cringeworthy pics I could contribute, let's all embarass ourselves.
Steelwind
Couldn't figure out gender until the end. Not that that is a bad thing I guess.
saboten13
I'm still not sure
butiwasgoingintotoschestationtopickupsomepowerconverters
Good progression. Didn't know what I was getting into with the first pic.
Vaanhalen
Pretty sure she upgraded to white mage in the last pic.
johnjacobjingleheimer
Curly girl method on the hair ?
TheRicM
I thought I was in for some Hanson Mmmm Bop
SpaghettiHeresy
And now, that song is being played inside my brain. Thank you.
TheRicM
As per my intentions :)
shakeyerbonbonshakeyerbonbon
She done longbottomed!
Itspronouncedimmature
Who is 12 in grade 5!?
ladybird2223
Thank you! I work in a grade school and average is 10 in 5th so she must have been held back.
Brodolo
I meant 11 lol! I usually was the oldest in class though. Started preschool late-ish.
fatfury
Hi you had terrible fashion sense. I mean we all did .. But yoooo that was bad lol
Whitetiger7654
Like really bad. And I have none myself.
AttackOfTheKillerTomatoes
She said she liked anime I thought she was trying ti be vash the stampede with that coat Then the queen of England 2nd to last pic lol
carolinaguuurl
I thought she went through an Inspector Gadget phase.
ThisIsMyNameNowShhhh
I wore black all the time from 8th grade- present. 11 years ago. Yup.
hellzcat
Gotta shamefully admit that I too went thru that 7th grade phase of being a weeb, got obsessed with dA, and dressed like a hot topic mess.
KraftDurchKoelsch
I regret nothing, really, but damn I was a weird looking goofball guy. Least horrible was probably my punk phase, but the rest... yeesh
circlebreaker
Could have been worse: cargo shorts and neon fisherman's hat
bsmack44
Personally I was button down shirt/tie and swim suit with a pair of Chuck's........
Manieman
Thats what it was like growing up without internet and Instagram and all that
laboon
In 2006?
CowmanII
she dressed like a 1920s flapper
CidVilas
Is it just me or did "dressing douchey" seem to make you happy? The final picture is so depressing. Conformity is tragic.
Brodolo
It's not that deep lol! I can't smile on command for selfies so I usually go to resting bitch face. I'm happier and more comfortable now :)
gumbootjack
yeah the last picture is like "now I know what current fashion is. Too bad I left my smile in 2007 when I was comfortable with myself".
Datdudez
Eventually we all get old enough that we stop caring entirely what other people think about how we dress/look. I call it the "dad look"
Brodolo
I actually felt uncomfortable with myself and hid with "costumes" back then. I feel more like myself now. Teen years suck ass!
gumbootjack
I'm personally not a fan of the current trend of looking as miserable as possible (I smiled a lot for an emo kid) not saying you were trying
gumbootjack
yeah it was a cheap dig from my side. You just looked happy in that pic and not in the last. As long as you're happy and comfortable :)
TheRicM
Haha my bad, I thought you were a dude in the 1st pic. And then I thought you were a dude in some other pics even though I already knew
Alopurinol
Don't feel bad OP. I also looked like a boy until high school.
shiyal
I thought the first pic was young Mystique at the school for the gifted. http://www.ew.com/sites/default/files/1463602088/00023687e.jpg
sourorphan2112
I did too
GrumpierOldMan
Seriously.
isakdeluca
Based on the last pic... She's got the last laugh
biggiej
big ditto to this comment by TheRicM
easyentropy
And that's why Professor Oak asks if you are a boy or a girl.
SomeguyfromICYhellhole
I thought she was a dude until the last pic.
Bananaformeow
I'm still not sure.. The username?
Azrael715
Honestly, the last one was the only one that gave it away to me. Rest looked like a dude
moxymox
Honestly, it wasn't until the last pic that I realized he was probably a girl all along.
AStaleDonut
me too no offense OP, but you turned out great btw!
Clown2Clown
Thank you for saying it so the rest of us don't have to.
RayLiottaLaughsAtIdiots
Elonth
so...is this a transition post or not? i'm so confused.
batmanmf
You are not alone sir.
TheRealFireFrenzy
Wait, if selfies are to be roasted am i alone in wanting to add "that is AN opinion, and not one i agree with" to that last sentance
TheShiphoo
Are you sure he's a sir?
plusoneforyou
Seriously no offense but i totally thought this was another "my transition" post
TheRicM
Dam son
PoopholeAintALoophole
It's not? Just being honest I still think it might be? No hate intended.
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
Forgive me op but
Shepsus
Same.
ReposterCallerOuterMan
me too...i started getting turned on because i have a thing for watching a timeline of transistion...but it wast and i got sad
IsDisassembled
brb making transition post
ReposterCallerOuterMan
y...yea?
IsDisassembled
Well I mean, I could. But that would involve sorting through hundreds of photos.
Rasdwatrium
Did I went on r/roastme by accident?.. :v
VoltageXL1
Did I went
Thetas
This thread is a mess.
IPoopAfterDrinkingCoffee
Holy fuck...you went from cringe to hot so fast I broke my neck
deadpooliolo
I guess you could say...it was at breakneck speeds
JaimeLannistersRightHand
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH
ICantFindACleverName
Omfg.... I'm 31 and just realized what that phrase really means! I never thought about it before, annnd I'm not that smart.
PoweredbyOSengine
She was always hot.
fatfury
Nah.. She def went through some awkward stages. It's ok to point out.. She fixed the "awkward" and knows it lol
PoweredbyOSengine
Dude, have you ever been with awkward-hot? The best. Its like finding a hundred dollar bill in a pair of pants from a thrift store.
fatfury
She wasnt awkward hot tho. It took sometime to get there.. I know what u me a tho yes
moxymox
SexyStarfish
Holy fuck.... your comment went from cringe to .... nope. Just stayed at cringe.
Ninjainslippers
Well fucking played.
IPoopAfterDrinkingCoffee
I always go through someone's favorites when they try to be cool on here. Really let's me know the extent of turd they are.
SexyStarfish
Now you're crossing into creep territory. Dude, I don't give a fuck if you look at my favorites. Enjoy.
SenorCardgagemortgage
And you are crossing into the jerk nexus
IPoopAfterDrinkingCoffee
Yeah this guy is trying reeeeally hard
SexyStarfish
I've always been there. No crossing.