My advice would be start with a goatee (which seems socially acceptable), then slowly chip away at it.
First remove the hair on the chin to create a droopy Mexican bandit look and just slowly move up the face until finally you are just left with some top lip action.
Personally i think it shows strength of character for a man to wear a moustache, especially a man of your age.
You may face some mocking but usually by men who are too insecure to grow facial hair. You'll be surprised how many ladies like a muzzy (cue - deluge of women saying how much they hate them!). It can act as a very useful 'maritial aid' in the art of love making if you get my drift!