Do you look old?

[Catherinedana]

I think I probably look about my age. My husband is 16 years older than me and is almost 62 years old, but he LOOKS about 52 and people are stunned when they find out how old he is.

The women in my family didn't get very wrinkly so I might have a good chance of carrying on that tradition. I'm plump now so if I lose weight I might wrinkle. Good excuse, hunh?

[pomtzu]

The women in my family didn't get very wrinkly so I might have a good chance of carrying on that tradition. I'm plump now so if I lose weight I might wrinkle. Good excuse, hunh?

Not a good excuse - just a good point!
No body fat = wrinkles!
The women on my mother's side of the family were definitely wrinkly, even tho they carried extra weight.
So that, coupled with no body fat on me, makes me doubly wrinkly! Hey, but at my age, I'm not looking for a man, so who the heck cares???? It's what's inside that counts - (so I'm told)!
What you see, is what you get!

[Cataholic]

I never really grasped the whole "old" thing. I don't think I give it much thought. I don't color my hair, I have gray hair, I don't wear much makeup, I don't get all dolled up to go out, and wear what works for me.

I don't say, "oh, age is just a number", or try to be younger/older/different than what I am. I haven't really ever thought, "oh, my, she looks old" about any friends I might be fortuante enough to run into. It just isn't a factor or important to me.

I am glad of my age, my experiences, my functioning body, and that I can keep up with my near 6 year old. I just presume others are thinking along those lines, too.

[Marigold2]

With some lifestyles and jobs apperence matters more then others. If I am out working in my garden or just grocery shopping, my looks don't really matter as long as I am freshly showed when I go out, brush my teeth and do all the basics.
However my work is different I am expected to look good working for a plastic surgeron, it's part of the image. Same with the ladies at the makeup counter at Macy's or Dillards. If you work for a dentist you have nice teeth otherwise people will wonder about the work the dentist does.
When I worked in a staffing office I wore heels, hose and suits or dresses everyday. Office attire is how some people spend most of their waking time. If you are wear a suit most women will have their hair done and makeup and nails done as well. It's just part of the look.
So it is really all subjective on lifestyle and taste.
As for looking good, when I am dressed up I feel good, I look better with hair styled and makeup on.

I never really grasped the whole "old" thing. I don't think I give it much thought. I don't color my hair, I have gray hair, I don't wear much makeup, I don't get all dolled up to go out, and wear what works for me.

I don't say, "oh, age is just a number", or try to be younger/older/different than what I am. I haven't really ever thought, "oh, my, she looks old" about any friends I might be fortuante enough to run into. It just isn't a factor or important to me.

I am glad of my age, my experiences, my functioning body, and that I can keep up with my near 6 year old. I just presume others are thinking along those lines, too.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Just like my mom I've always looked much younger than I am!
But now it is getting a bit harder, because my hair is turning really white
I guess I won't be able to hide my real age much longer

[cassiesmom]

With some lifestyles and jobs apperence matters more then others. If I am out working in my garden or just grocery shopping, my looks don't really matter as long as I am freshly showed when I go out, brush my teeth and do all the basics.
However my work is different I am expected to look good working for a plastic surgeron, it's part of the image. Same with the ladies at the makeup counter at Macy's or Dillards. If you work for a dentist you have nice teeth otherwise people will wonder about the work the dentist does.
When I worked in a staffing office I wore heels, hose and suits or dresses everyday. Office attire is how some people spend most of their waking time. If you are wear a suit most women will have their hair done and makeup and nails done as well. It's just part of the look.
So it is really all subjective on lifestyle and taste.
As for looking good, when I am dressed up I feel good, I look better with hair styled and makeup on.

Lately I'm starting to realize that I am older than other people! For example, I am a LOT older than some of my work training classmates, who just graduated from college a few years ago. On the first day of hospital orientation, one of the trainers shared an anecdote about Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor - a place I remember well from when I was in high school. Almost no one else in the class had ever heard of it! Did I feel old!

We have a team of consultants in our office helping to develop the program for which I and the other trainees have been hired. They wear heels, hose and mostly black suits or dresses. And a LOT of make-up, jewelry, and always nicely manicured nails. I don't have nice clothes and shoes like that. When they're around I always feel ... plain.

[K9karen]

Yikes! Great topic since I'm on the last of my 50's!

Growing up, I looked so much younger than my age that I used to cry that guys thought I was too young to ask out. Fast forward...I think I look relatively decent, but I agree that illness, stress etc, ages you pretty fast. I see wrinkles and sags that weren't there, well yesterday! I like my grey hair and I think I take pretty good care of myself. I'm excited that I wake up every day (so far) Things could be a hulluva lot worse.

[lizbud]

We have a team of consultants in our office helping to develop the program for which I and the other trainees have been hired. They wear heels, hose and mostly black suits or dresses. And a LOT of make-up, jewelry, and always nicely manicured nails. I don't have nice clothes and shoes like that. When they're around I always feel ... plain.

This makes me sad. I only "know" you from PT, but think of you as
a kind,thoughtful and caring person. Don't worry to much about the
"outside" things.

[Bonny]

I am up there in age but I can't remember how far.
I really can't see what I look like anymore without my glasses & if I am lucky enough to find them so I can see.
I need a magnifying glass to pluck my eye brows or pull out a sliver
I can only chew on one side of my mouth because the top teeth hurt on the other side.
I find myself eating softer foods & actually apple sauce isn't to bad with a little cinnamon sprinkled on it.
I also find when I get up my knees creak
Large print isn't large enough for me to read anymore it needs to be LARGER THEN LARGE.
I have to be careful when I sneeze because I could pee my old lady bloomers up.
Everyday it is good to eat an apple or orange to stay regular
I really appreciate every sunrise knowing I made to another day. Life is good

[Daisy and Delilah]

We have a team of consultants in our office helping to develop the program for which I and the other trainees have been hired. They wear heels, hose and mostly black suits or dresses. And a LOT of make-up, jewelry, and always nicely manicured nails. I don't have nice clothes and shoes like that. When they're around I always feel ... plain.

Elyse, you should never ever feel plain. You are one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. Anybody can dress up but not many people can achieve what you do every day in compassion, sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and caring for everyone. You always find the positive in everything. We love you and find you to be very very special!!!!
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

[krazyaboutkatz]

Elyse, you should never ever feel plain. You are one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. Anybody can dress up but not many people can achieve what you do every day in compassion, sensitivity, thoughtfulness, and caring for everyone. You always find the positive in everything. We love you and find you to be very very special!!!!
{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

I agree. You're a wonderful lady and I'm very happy to have you as my friend.

[Karen]

They wear heels, hose and mostly black suits or dresses. And a LOT of make-up, jewelry, and always nicely manicured nails. I don't have nice clothes and shoes like that. When they're around I always feel ... plain.

Don't feel plain, dear. Feel "real." They're probably jealous that you look as good as you do without a 2-hour morning make-up and hair routine!

[caseysmom]

I never really grasped the whole "old" thing. I don't think I give it much thought. I don't color my hair, I have gray hair, I don't wear much makeup, I don't get all dolled up to go out, and wear what works for me.

I don't say, "oh, age is just a number", or try to be younger/older/different than what I am. I haven't really ever thought, "oh, my, she looks old" about any friends I might be fortuante enough to run into. It just isn't a factor or important to me.

I am glad of my age, my experiences, my functioning body, and that I can keep up with my near 6 year old. I just presume others are thinking along those lines, too.

This is why I admire you so much...you are not superficial. I hope when running into old friends they aren't summing up how old I look I sure wouldn't be doing that to them!

[wombat2u2004]

This is why I admire you so much...you are not superficial. I hope when running into old friends they aren't summing up how old I look I sure wouldn't be doing that to them!

Hahahaha....you equate looking good to please others and yourself with being superficial ???
Uh uh !!! There is a big big difference.

[Cataholic]

This is why I admire you so much...you are not superficial. I hope when running into old friends they aren't summing up how old I look I sure wouldn't be doing that to them!

That was awfully nice of you. Thanks! The feeling is mutual.

With some lifestyles and jobs apperence matters more then others. If I am out working in my garden or just grocery shopping, my looks don't really matter as long as I am freshly showed when I go out, brush my teeth and do all the basics.
However my work is different I am expected to look good working for a plastic surgeron, it's part of the image. Same with the ladies at the makeup counter at Macy's or Dillards. If you work for a dentist you have nice teeth otherwise people will wonder about the work the dentist does.
When I worked in a staffing office I wore heels, hose and suits or dresses everyday. Office attire is how some people spend most of their waking time. If you are wear a suit most women will have their hair done and makeup and nails done as well. It's just part of the look.
So it is really all subjective on lifestyle and taste.
As for looking good, when I am dressed up I feel good, I look better with hair styled and makeup on.

Truly, some of your concepts of how women should be/are are outdated. I have worked in a very professional environment for 12 years, and before that, I worked for an insurance company that had very strict guidelines on dress code. I can tell you- the times, they are a'changin'.

Women dress how they want to dress, and if they are in a professional enviroment, they dress how they deem appropriate. We are professional women, not droids or drones (sorry, Fett and Kimmy! I can't remember which are which).

I have not worn hose in 6 years, and I am NOT in the minority. Suits? Maybe sometimes, but more often than not I am not in one. "Styled" hair? Hah! I see as much pony-tailed, "natural" hair styles (and of course wear a wash and wear style myself (much to my hair guys chagrin) as I do that which might constitute 'styled'. Nails done? LOLOL. My feet, usually, just a 'thing' with me. Hands? Never. Too much money to waste on something that just doesn't work with house work, yard work, tending to animals, etc.

You are in a V.E.R.Y. superficial area of the working population. Us normal folks...well, looks are only 2% of a woman's personality. What is on the inside is just so much more important.