Eye color and height

Eye color and height — honestly, two of the most overlooked details when you're first getting into this. I've seen way too many people get burned because they picked something flashy or just didn't think about it. The original post is dead-on: keep it accurate. If someone asks you on the spot, you better be able to answer without hesitation.

Here's my take after messing up my first few times. Let's break it into something usable.

Step-by-step for getting it right

Start with your real stats. Write down your actual height in shoes you'd normally wear. Not barefoot, not in boots you never wear. If you're 5'9" in sneakers, that's your number. Same for eye color — look in a mirror under daylight. If your eyes are hazel but sometimes look green, go with hazel. Don't pick "green" just because it sounds cool.

Adjust only within a believable range. If you're 5'9" and want to round up to 5'10", that's borderline but doable if you wear thick-soled shoes. Never go more than one inch up or down. Height is one of the first things a bouncer or cop will eyeball. If you claim 6'0" and you're clearly 5'7", you're done.

Match your ID to your everyday appearance. If you wear contacts, consider that. If your hair is naturally dark but you're going blonde next week, don't change eye color just because of contacts. On the ID, eye color and height need to reflect what you look like on a Tuesday afternoon, not "party you."

Practice the quick answer. When you hand over your ID, they might ask "height?" or "eye color?" while writing it down. If you stammer or say the wrong number, that's a red flag. Memorize it like your name.

Key terms to know

Verbal verification — that's when the person checking asks you to confirm details from the ID. This is where height and eye color come up most. Don't freeze.
Physical match — the overall look of the person vs. the photo and listed stats. Even if the photo is solid, if the numbers are off, they'll scrutinise everything harder.
State ID vs. vertical ID — vertical IDs are common for under-21s and often get more attention. Height and eye color are usually verified by eye on those.

Safety checklist

Make sure your height on the ID is within one inch of your real height in normal shoes. Eye color should match your natural iris color under indoor lighting — no "violet" or unusual shades. If you're buying a custom ID, ask the vendor what range they consider standard for height, since some cap at 6'4" for realism. Never use a height that would make you stand out in a crowd — if you're short, don't lie tall. When you receive the ID, check the printed numbers against your order. Typos happen.

Common mistakes warnings

Don't claim you're taller than you are. This is the #1 screw-up. People think "eh, two inches won't matter." It does. It changes your entire silhouette. Someone who works IDs all day can spot a height mismatch as soon as they look at you.

Picking a rare eye color is another mistake. I know "amber" sounds cool, but unless you actually have amber eyes (very rare), you're inviting extra questions. Stick to common: Brown, Blue, Hazel, Green, Gray.

Forgetting your own stats under pressure — I did this once, said my height was 5'8" when my ID said 5'10". The guy just stared at me and asked "you sure?" That's your only warning before they take a closer look.

And don't assume height includes hairstyle. Some guys with tall pomps think they can bump up an inch. No. Height is measured without hair volume. A bulky top does not add inches to your ID number.

Bottom line: eye color and height are the two fields that are easiest to get verified by simple observation. Don't make them the reason you get caught. Keep it boring, keep it accurate.

Use your real height and eye color. No reason to lie about those