Do you look old?

[krazyaboutkatz]

I rarely get dressed up these days and I've always found that wearing jeans and tennis shoes was so much more comfortable than wearing dresses and high heals. I work in a dental lab where it's dirty and dusty and luckily I can wear jeans and tennis shoes to work.

I've never ever had a manicure or even a pedicure and I also don't see the point in spending money on this kind of thing. I do wear the basics in makeup like foundation, powder, and blush but that's all. I have very oily skin so I can't wear heavy makeup and my oily skin has also helped me to wrinkle less. I also avoid the sun and yes I'm very pale but I'd rather be this way than sun tanned and leathery. If my complexion was better I'd probably go without makeup at work. If I'm not going any where on the weekends I don't even bother with makeup. My cats still love me and they don't care how I look. I do prefer to be as natural looking as possible.

I've been blessed with natural curly hair so it's basically wash and wear. I do put some product in it to help with frizziness and once it's dry I'll just comb through it and then put a little shine anti frizz stuff on it and a some hairspray and I'm done for the day. I also color my hair at home myself. I've paid to have it done professionally before but it's been damaged before because it became very dry. It's very fine and thin so it's very easy to damage it. I do have quite a few white hairs now and once I get a lot more, I'll just stop coloring it and go all white. My great Aunt had beautiful white hair and I hope to look as good as she did.

[Prairie Purrs]

I looked young when I was young, and I look old now that I'm old. All is as it should be. I can't accept the premise that looking one's age is a bad thing once you're past 20 or so, nor do I believe that old faces lack beauty.

[carole]

You know what i don't think there is anything wrong with making the most of yourself, and i also see nothing wrong with being just yourself, it is entirely a personal thing, if you are comfortable either way that is what matters.

I like to wear make-up , some jewellery, have my hair coloured now and then and dress up a bit, i am more a jeans and jacket type of woman, but i like to add accessories like a scarf to dress myself up, i don't wear high heels, dresses, only own one skirt, but i find nothing wrong with seeing a dressed up woman who takes care of herself, that is her own decision and does not make her superficial either IMO.

As long as one is happy in their own skin, who am i to judge. Each to their own i say.

[lizbud]

Probably. I am old.

[Kirsten]

I know what you mean.
For years, I used to looked much younger than I was, but since I lost so much weight, I think my true age shows up clearly now. A while ago, I stopped smiling when pics of me are taken, because smiling shows my wrinkles... But I think that some of my former classmates look even older.

Kirsten

[Karen]

But Kirsten, smiling makes everyone look better - even if the wrinkles show, the friendliness outweighs them!

[Marigold2]

I have noticed in the past years a sort of mini trend.
Women who get divorced come in for some botox for several reasons. One they want to start dating and want a little younger look or two they are celebrating their freedom and are now finally doing something good for themselves. Another reason is empty nesters they want a little fresh up. The kids are out of the house and now they can do a bit for themselves men and women.
Men get the botox for job interviews and yes for dating. Just as people whiten their teeth. Women as well a bit of botox and you look rested and ready to tackle that new job.
If you still feel 30 on the inside no harm looking 30 something on the outside.

[pomtzu]

I have noticed in the past years a sort of mini trend.
Women who get divorced come in for some botox for several reasons. One they want to start dating and want a little younger look or two they are celebrating their freedom and are now finally doing something good for themselves. Another reason is empty nesters they want a little fresh up. The kids are out of the house and now they can do a bit for themselves men and women.
Men get the botox for job interviews and yes for dating. Just as people whiten their teeth. Women as well a bit of botox and you look rested and ready to tackle that new job.
If you still feel 30 on the inside no harm looking 30 something on the outside.

And of course you can take it to the extreme - like Joan Rivers.