To ask, in your honest opinion

One of the benefits of being over 60 is that those of us who were never beautiful can look reasonably decent for our age without too much effort. So, I’ll go with over 60 (though beautiful is a bit of a stretch).

I remember hearing the Agony Aunt, Anna Raeburn saying 'it's not how you look, it's how you made them feel'.

Always been beautiful- got it from my mama.

When I hit 40 though, I took on a whole new glow. Dunno how or why, but I've embraced it fully.

My mom's now 67 and my daughter says (based on photographs) she looks like she stopped aging at 45, so I'm keeping everything crossed for the same good fortune 🤞🏾.

You can be all those things at the same time you know.

I have always been unattractive but if I had to name an age, I'd say 19-21 was when I was at my least hideous.

I have always been considered attractive. I don’t struggle with ageing. Partly because i think am still attractive as I age 🤷🏻‍♀️, and partly because, well, it’s inevitable isn’t it? Unless you die young, and that’s not a preferable alternative for me.

Yes I know what you mean @Riooo. I think I had so many other things to be insecure about (arising from shit abusive childhood) that my appearance was the thing I took for granted. I knew I had to work on All the Other Stuff.

Sorry, I am probably not explaining myself very well.

I'd say in a strange way it's probably now. (Late 40s) Even though I'm objectively a lot uglier than I was in my teens/20s. But I lacked confidence in myself and didn't feel comfortable in my own skin.
Life experience changes that a lot.

I have my faults but also have lots of good things about my looks. The most important thing is that I feel loved and feel like I know myself well.

I was at my most conventionally beautiful age about 27/28.

It really isn’t that big a deal though is it? To caveat, I have always been considered very attractive so maybe that’s why I don’t think about it much? It doesn’t hold much weight or value to me.

When did I feel most confident or most happy? That’s a much better question. Mid fifties onwards. Post menopausal and don’t give a fuck.

I think there is a lot in this. I’m with a 43 year old woman now and when she looks genuinely happy her smile just lights up the room and does all kinds of things to me. No woman has ever turned me in as much, not even when I was a teenager

Feeling pretty good in my mid 60s, have had several people tell me they had no idea I wasn't 10 years younger, I went to the bar of a beer festival and immediately several men rushed to serve me (in mitigation I was wearing motorbike leathers), and the lady who does my hair from time to time said she thought I had lost weight and it suited me (I haven't lately, but will take that as a win)

Now, late 50s. Fit, happy, single. Content with who I am.

im just me, i try to dress reasonable, wash hair , brush teeth etc then its take me as i am so to speak

Also those words are in the song sunscreen, along with alot of others that all ring true when you're nearly 60 😆

Oh I didn't answer your question! Honestly, 36 to my age now (nearing 41). I was probably more objectively attractive through my 20s/early 30s but I spent those constantly trying to please my abusive ex (who I left at 32) - always wearing makeup, wearing the clothes he liked, exercising constantly because he liked me slim.

My H loves me just as much slobbing in leggings and a band t-shirt with no makeup as he does if I get a bit more dressed up and that alone makes me feel beautiful.

I was at my physical prime around 28.

Didn't meet the man of my dreams until 46!

OP I had a break up a bit younger than you (32) but was then single for three years. I felt like you - past my prime and would end up a old spinster cat lady 🤣.

Met now DH at 35 (very nearly 36), married 11 months later. I'm now nearly 41. My H has his faults (as do I!) but he tells me he loves me, I'm beautiful and funny and clever etc every single day (I don't see any of those things in myself but he absolutely does - I've never felt so cherished and secure (sorry for the cheesiness!).

35 is absolutely not past your prime! And as others have said it's not all about looks anyway. Objectively speaking both H and I are not exactly classically good looking but we fancy the arse off each other, we make each other laugh till it hurts and can stay up all night talking shit and debating politics etc.

You'll find the right person for you!

23! I remember that being such a good year. I had been through a shit break up at 22 and really focussed on myself, lost the weight etc. At 23 I felt fabulous, was enjoying my single life, everything was coming together with my early career.

I’m 30 now and still feel good but I’ve spent the last 3 years either pregnant or breastfeeding. Currently nursing a 5 week old and constantly covered in sick from my baby and sticky hand prints from my toddler. I have big plans to hop on Mounjaro (when I stop feeding in a year or so!) and return to my former glory 😂

I personally feel that I've never looked better than when I was late 30s. Now early 50s and still feel/look ok.
I didn't really have the time/desire when I was younger to look after me. The older I am the more care I have taken of myself, gym (euch) eating better and good skincare routines.
Think of this chapter, closing and a beautiful new chapter where you are no1.
Enjoy yourself xx

I've just turned 28 and never actually felt more beautiful. I have my piercings exactly how I want, I have my makeup routine perfected, my hair is always exactly how I like it. I look 100x better than I did 'in my prime' (early 20s). I've found my style in clothes, I'm happy with the tattoos covering my arms and I just feel great. I know I'm still young but I've never felt more confident in myself than now🙂