
normalcloudy
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Sometimes, being attractive feels like work. You get treated differently, expectations rise, people assume you have it all together. If youâre burnt out from that, or just curious what it feels like to fade into the background â âlooksminingâ (aka anti-looksmaxing) can be a weirdly freeing experience.

This isnât about beating yourself up or trying to be ugly because you feel bad about yourself. This is about reclaiming control. If looksmaxing is turning your looks up, this is you turning the dial down â on purpose. Like wearing Crocs to a formal event, just because you can.

⢠Pick shirts that are a little too big or too small â just enough to look off.
⢠Stick to colors that clash. Mustard yellow and dull brown? Beautifully bad.
⢠Avoid logos and trendy pieces. Aim for âthis was free and I didnât think twice.â
⢠Bonus points for gym shorts and socks with sandals in public.
Personal tip: Thrift stores are a goldmine for weird old shirts and misfitting jeans.

⢠Skip haircuts until your hair loses all shape.
⢠Let it puff out in weird directions. Avoid products or styling tools.
⢠If you shave your head, donât line it up or fade anything. Just buzz and forget it.
⢠Facial hair? Grow it and do nothing with it. Let the uneven patches thrive.
Think âforgot I had a mirrorâ energy.

⢠Practice looking slightly annoyed, bored, or confused in every mirror selfie.
⢠When you talk, mumble just a little. Keep eye contact short.
⢠Donât smile unless itâs awkward.
Youâre not trying to be rude. Just uninterested. Like a cashier on hour 9 of a 6-hour shift.

⢠Wash your face with bar soap or body wash (or donât wash at all).
⢠Skip moisturizer. Embrace dry patches or oiliness.
⢠Let your eyebrows grow wild.
⢠Forget deodorant every now and then â test your limits.
Be just hygienic enough to not be kicked off a bus.

⢠Old sneakers with heel drag and fraying laces? Absolutely.
⢠Sandals with socks? Iconic.
⢠Crocs with charms that donât match? Chefâs kiss.
Rule: If your shoes say âI gave up,â youâre on the right track.

⢠Walk slow. Slouch slightly. Keep hands in pockets.
⢠Stand like you just realized you left the stove on.
⢠Keep your movements minimal, but donât go full robot. Aim for mildly inconvenienced pedestrian.

Itâs strangely powerful to say: âI donât care how I look right now â and thatâs on purpose.â
Youâre not hiding from beauty. Youâre just opting out for a while.
Looking good can be great. Looking average or weird or invisible? Also valid.
So if youâre tired of trying, or just want to blend into the wallpaper for a week, try it. Let your looks go. Be boring. Be crusty. Be free.
And remember: even not caring about how you look is still a kind of aesthetic. Youâre just choosing a different one. This is not Ai