Scouse girls?!

Even as a scouse woman, I think it’s insane the amount of time, effort and money that scousers put into their appearance. Even at the age of 16, my very beautiful DD would get up at 6am to do her hair and make-up for school (we live 15 mins walk away). She’d always have her nails, lashes and brows done professionally. She’d spend a fortune on make-up. They all do that contouring thing so their faces all look the same on Instagram (and often nothing like their actual selves). And god forbid you wear anything twice, the world might end!

I think it’s really sad that there’s so much pressure on them to look perfect at all times of the day. They’re so gorgeous anyway, they don’t need Botox at the age of 21, or those awful massive lips.

By all means wear something nice, put a bit of make up on and blow dry your hair if you’re going out; but when you’re spending the equivalent of a monthly wage on looking like a model, I think it’s quite unhealthy.

This is a lovely thread. So nice to see positivity about other women and the celebration of a style and culture that isnt discreet southern and middle class for a change.

I think it’s sad that so many young women (anywhere) feel the need to present themselves so artificially.
So much time and money.
Never feeling your natural face, hair and skin colour is good enough.
Going out so underdressed for the weather and in uncomfortable shoes which will likely cause foot and back problems in the long term.
Not to mention you couldn’t run away from danger if you needed to.

Loath though I am to disperse the myth that Irish people are generally gorgeous, bluntly, the Corrs have had the career they have because the three sisters at least (Jim is an ordinary-looking man and a loon) are unusually good-looking. I’m not dismissing their musical abilities for a second, but their looks are a big part of the brand, and they all work hard at retaining them.

Good genes are at play- I can tell a scouse face a mile away. When I’ve been wrong, they’ve usually turned out to be Irish.

But the historic poverty of the city definitely plays a huge part in the effort people put in. Scousers usually want the best clothes they can afford, for example. There is a pride in getting ready to be seen by others that seems to be lacking elsewhere. I remember accidentally offending friends when I went to uni and asked them what they were wearing for a night out, to be told ‘this. I’m already ready.’

This also usually extends to our homes. I remember first visiting the homes of posh, rich uni friends and wondering why no one had cleaned the house for my visit 😂 a scouser would usually have the house pristine for a house guest and have splashed out on treat food and drinks.

I can see they put in a lot of effort but its not a style that appeals to me - I don't the heavy make up/bleached hair/fake tan look and "looking glam" seems to mean having your bum & boobs out rather than being dressed in a lovely formal outfit.

Fair play to them if they like it but I don't aspire to it at all.

@WeekendKitKat

Totally agree - it’s a bonding thing.

And getting ready for the night out is an important part of it - and a bonding experience. Grayson Perry looked at this aspect of working class culture on his documentary about class a few years ago. Although the women favoured a highly artificial look there is/was no pretence about how it’s achieved, so going out in curlers is ‘an open secret’, I suppose.

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Yes - the old, old story!

I now live in Essex and I think they are totally different to Scousers. They may both be glam, but they have very different personalties.

When I go to a wedding or big event I will go the whole hog. It won’t be Aintree level, and people I know usually comment on the transformation, not always favourably! Non Scouse MIL & SIL get upset for some reason 😝

In a way it’s nice. Down south “I can’t be arsed” half the time and don’t really care about my clothes and makeup. When I go back up north I feel a gentle pressure to put my best foot forward.

I’m not even sure what it’s all about? Perhaps someone else can explain it. It’s not about finding a bloke, or getting spotted by an agency. From what I remember, it’s about the build up. Where are we going on Friday night after work/ college? What are you wearing? Come round mine at 6pm and we’ll get ready. This hour is when you get to talk/cry/counselling session/discuss latest loser boyfriend. Then it’s one or 2 pubs. Some blokes will comment on how gorgeous you look, and that’s nice, but mostly you’ll be in a huddle with your friends and be having a good time.

If I think about it, it’s about friendship, other women, having a good time and supporting each other which includes making them feel a million dollars about themselves. This is what it felt like when I was there and younger.

Chubbers. 🤣

My DH is from Liverpool and we live here. I think fashion is a huge part of the culture here but it’s a fine line between glam and “showy”…I mean that in a nice way. The hair in curlers whilst out and about still makes me laugh and I’ve lived here for 20 years. What I would say though I don’t think it’s that different to any other city centre on a night out.

When Diogo Jota died I was watching people put flowers on tribute on tv. I said to DD what’s with all the rollers? There were loads of girls fully rollered up putting their flowers down. She looked at me and said “what about them?” And I said to her “well don’t you think it’s a bit unusual to have all these people walking around with their hair in rollers” and she matter of factly looked at me and said “they’re probably going out”. She’s at uni in Liverpool and as far from being glam as you could imagine but she was so used to the look she didn’t even know why I was asking

I'm not sure about the 'so thin' thing either?

I'm pretty sure Liverpool has a higher than average obesity rate.

Very glam, just like Essex girls!

The only difference is the accent.

Oh I do agree. I have been to Liverpool a number of times. (Only an hour on the train!) and the girls are lush! So glam and well presented and pretty, gorgeous hair, lovely face, amazing clothes, lovely nails, so attractive. 😍

I agree it's the Irish genes. Irish are gorgeous! (I am biased as DH is Irish.)

I disagree that they are sooooo thin though, They have lovely figures!

They are naturally beautiful, but in their madness cover it up!!!

My dh is a gorgeous scouser. God knows how he ended up with this chubby southerner
I really have to up my game when we visit!

Yep! This was always awful for me at school. The others in my year were so pretty and well put together and I just had no idea what to do with myself 😅

I’m a southerner but Liverpool is one of my favourite British cities. I haven’t noticed the beautiful girls however, so I’ll look out for them next time I’m there.

Ahh yeah you’re right to disagree, I was being a bit mean.

I’ve got some good looking male rellies too…. But on the other end of the scale, well, eek 😧

Lots of effort and these days lots of Botox, fillers, extensions, lashes and false tan!

Oh come on

Naturallly beautiful 🤣

It's just effort

Fake tan, slim and plenty of make up and hair dye

No brainer

I disagree. All my male rellies are 6ft and drop dead gorgeous.

There are some chubbers, but if you look carefully, there are some stunning looking men, usually of Irish decent.

Scouse bird here, but no longer living there.

The women are naturally beautiful, although you might not see it, as the culture is to get glammed up.

It’s defo the Irish genes. Good, pale skin, looking very young.

You can’t be seen in anything 2 weeks on the trott. You must get glammed up Friday through Sunday.

It’s a bit of a nightmare when I go home to the pool from down south. I’ve got to plan my outfits, get my hair done, nails done and chuck all my makeup in the suitcase otherwise I’ll be told “I’ve let myself go”.

Me, married to a posh London city boy and he thinks Scouse girls are the biz.

We are, 😉