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AIBU to wonder what age most people felt they looked best?

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Grilledchicken · 22/05/2026 12:12

I have recently turned 36 and feel like I am starting to lose my looks.

out of curiosity what age did you feel you looked your best?

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Runningswanker · 22/05/2026 21:58

Early to mid thirties, I'd found my style, could afford a decent haircut and my skin looked much better than it does now.
In my twenties I never seemed to look 'grown up' I was underweight and looked (and acted) like an awkward teenager still!

VineandIvy · 22/05/2026 19:25

Currently 36 and 5 months postparting and EBF after a HG pregnancy. I’ve lost around 4 stone in the past year and honestly looks so much better for it. If I could just get some sleep and get the crows feet and forehead botoxed, I’d feel fit as!

livelovelough24 · 22/05/2026 19:24

Definitely mid 30s, looked good and felt fabulous. 40s were not bad either. I am in my mid 50s now and... oh boy, its a whole different world.

Squirrelsnut · 22/05/2026 19:23

About 40? But I like the way I look now at 55, even though I'm overweight. My skin is really good still.

828Pax · 22/05/2026 19:19

early twenties, pre kids!

Instructions · 22/05/2026 19:18

Early 20s, pre children

ShorterMumma · 22/05/2026 19:18

Late 20s/early 30s.

Girliefriendlikespuppies · 22/05/2026 19:18

20s to 30s, I’m 47 now and things have gone down hill a bit 🙈😂

PermanentTemporary · 22/05/2026 19:18

21 when I was in serious training. But I was extremely broke so mostly wearing enormous free T-shirts from sponsors of the team.

Briefly between each husband. Sorry guys.

caringcarer · 22/05/2026 19:17

Late teens to late twenties. Those were the days. I had so much bloody energy too.

TheCurious0range · 22/05/2026 19:15

28-34 I was strong, active, no wrinkles or Grays, had loads of energy, working, had a great social life, DINKS, then I had a baby and it all went down hill!

ScullyD · 22/05/2026 19:14

pricey1 · 22/05/2026 18:54

35, when I met my husband as I felt my most confident. I see people from high school around and think my god they’ve really aged and in my delusional head I think I still look the same, then realisation hits that I’ve aged and they’re probably looking at me saying exactly the same thing 😲

Been thinking this lately! I think I must be seeing through the magic mirror 😁

WorthyOpalZebra · 22/05/2026 19:11

Looking back at photos, it was my early to mid 40s. I'd got enough disposable income to pay for decent haircuts and a bit of skin care, found my stride career wise and was generally more comfortable in my own skin. I'm in my early 50s now and very aware that the years are gathering pace and aren't going to be kind - but I don't mind because I've got a nice life and daughters who are far more beautiful than I ever was.

Havesomefaith · 22/05/2026 19:10

My body was at its best at 38, always regret not taking care of it sooner so the face got the benefit

gabsdot45 · 22/05/2026 18:56

Looking back I was so pretty in my early 20s and I had no idea.

VivaciousCurrentBun · 22/05/2026 18:56

Late teen years and then around 45 to 55.

pricey1 · 22/05/2026 18:54

35, when I met my husband as I felt my most confident. I see people from high school around and think my god they’ve really aged and in my delusional head I think I still look the same, then realisation hits that I’ve aged and they’re probably looking at me saying exactly the same thing 😲

5128gap · 22/05/2026 17:32

19, 32 and 50s, with 50s (now) probably best of all. So far at least.😊

AprilFlowersMay · 22/05/2026 17:29

Now, mid 50s. Strong, fit, healthy; eating properly, sleeping properly and exercising as am in a season of life that allows for those things. Confident in myself too.

professionalcommentreader · 22/05/2026 17:26

I’d say late 20s, early 50s now and wrinkles starting to appear.

SusanChurchouse · 22/05/2026 16:11

26-31, before I had children. I had grown into my looks a bit and had better style, hair etc than I did as a teenager or in my early 20s.

Started looking after myself a bit better in my mid 40s: touching up my hair colour, occasional Botox, lifting weights and I was feeling quite good but got hit with breast cancer at 46, the treatment for which seems to have added about 15 years onto me!

Hotandpointy · 22/05/2026 16:06

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Surfindreams · 22/05/2026 16:03

Early 30s I think. Approaching mid-40s and whilst I'd like to think I can still look glamourous if I put in some effort, the lines don't lie!

ScullyD · 22/05/2026 16:02

Although I will say that although I looked better I actually feel sexier now. No clue why.

ScullyD · 22/05/2026 16:02

I’m a bit younger than you OP. I was stunning from 18-27 roughly. That’s in my own mind. I still look good but I don’t feel I have that easy thoughtful flow anymore!

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