Eye color and height - advice needed

Keep it accurate. You want it to match you if asked

Yeah, this is solid advice and I want to expand on it a bit because tbh I see way too many new folks overthinking height and eye color, or worse, making up random ones. There's really no reason to lie about those two details, and doing so can actually get you caught faster than a bad template.

First off, height — keep it to your real height within an inch. The reason is that if anyone ever does a visual check, like at a bar or a traffic stop, the number on the ID has to match what they see. A bouncer who's been doing this for years will notice if you say you're 5'11" but you're clearly 5'7". Same goes for a cop running your name — honestly, if your license says 6'2" and you're standing there looking 5'10", that's an immediate red flag. Also, if your ID ever gets scanned into a system or compared against your DMV records (like at an airport), a height mismatch can flag you. So step one: honestly, grab a tape measure, take off your shoes, and use your actual height rounded to the nearest inch. Don't try to fudge it for vanity.

Eye color is even simpler, honestly. Just use whatever is on your real ID, or if you don't have one yet, look in the mirror. Brown eyes are brown. Blue is blue. Hazel is hazel. Don't pick some exotic color you don't actually have, because if someone looks you in the eyes, they'll know. Also, if your state uses eye color as a biometric check in their system (some do for license renewals), changing it can cause issues down the line. Stick with what nature gave you.

Here's a quick step-by-step for new members: first, write down your accurate height (no shoes, no lying). Second, write down your eye color exactly as it appears on your real ID or in a mirror. Third, cross-check these against any ID you're ordering — if the template asks for a choice, pick the closest match to your real data. Fourth, if you're ordering a custom, tell the vendor your real height and eye color, not what you wish they were.

Key terms to know: bio match is when your physical characteristics (height, eyes, hair, weight) match the ID — critical for passing visual inspection. Then there's the flannel test (not actually flannel) where a bouncer eyeballs your height against theirs or a door frame. If you're off by more than an inch, you fail. And DMV photo comparison — some states compare your new photo against the old one on file, so eye color changes without explanation can trigger a manual review.

Safety checklist: always use your real height within one inch (and that inch should be generous if anything, not taller). Always use your real eye color. If it's an unusual shade like grey-green, find the closest standard option like hazel or green that won't look wildly different. Never choose a height that would make you stand out (e.g., 7'0" or 4'10") unless it's actually yours. And double-check that your chosen eye color is listed as an option on the state template — some states only have brown, blue, hazel, green, gray. Don't pick "amber" if that's not a real state option.

Common mistakes to avoid: lying about height to make yourself taller. This is the #1 newbie error. Bouncers see tall IDs on short people every night. Changing eye color because you think it looks cooler? Your brown eyes are fine. Don't list them as blue — that's a guaranteed fail if someone glances at you. Also, forgetting that hair color and weight also need to match, but that's a different post. For now, keep height and eye color real and you'll avoid a lot of unnecessary scrutiny.

Bottom line: if someone is looking at your ID, they're comparing the numbers to your face and body. Don't give them a reason to look twice. Real height, real eyes. That's the safe play.