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Is this what women over 45 look like?

236 replies

AchillesLastStand · 05/09/2022 17:17

I’m turning 44 later this month. Is this what I’ve got to look forward to a year from now. I’m particularly disturbed by the cane.

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SheWentWest · 05/09/2022 17:38

That's hilarious. Made me laugh. Thanks for sharing 😂

RequiemForAcat · 05/09/2022 17:39

This just cracked me up I can’t stop laughing 😂

stopitstopitnow · 05/09/2022 17:42

I'm in the 55-60 bracket and don't posses any polka dot items of clothing. I do have a beret though so will continue to be mutton dressed as lamb. 😅

ZenNudist · 05/09/2022 17:44

I like that after 65 the man gets to put on a t-shirt. The 40+ men are totes realistic.

MintJulia · 05/09/2022 17:44

Christ above ! Who produced that drivel?

I'm 59, I run a busy marketing department, have a ds in his early teens, I run 5k or 10k twice a week and practice karate.

They seem to be about 30 years out of kilter.

Surtsey · 05/09/2022 17:46

Christ almighty, what a load of cobblers.

Other than that, I'm lost for words...

EL8888 · 05/09/2022 17:48

FFS is that me in 2.5 years?! Weird to think l only last got ID’d 4 years ago -l have gone right down hill clearly!!!

ThickCutSteakChips · 05/09/2022 17:49

God that is hilarious and depressing at the same time! The men's version as well, where they are all ripped until 65 where he finally has the decency to at least put a shirt on!

Misogyny really is alive and well isn't it?

YesitsBess · 05/09/2022 17:49

Do you think we automatically get the cat issued to us at 65, like a bus pass?

dodobookends · 05/09/2022 17:50

Blimey, I'm 60.

Well, there's two things I need to do then. One, throw away all my nice clothes, and two, cancel that hour's dance class I do every week.

Spudlet · 05/09/2022 17:50

I would like to swap my cat for a dog please. I don’t tend to get on with cats and our road is too busy.

However, by the time I reach the age of 65 I think I’ll be ready for a terrier with an attitude problem that I can treat as my ickle baby as it savages all and sundry… 😂

Handyweatherstation · 05/09/2022 17:52

I'll have to show this to my 81 year old MiL, who looks about 15 years younger than she is and has never looked remotely like any of those pictures. A few years ago, a friend met her and asked if she was OH's sister. Told MiL and she was thrilled!

YesitsBess · 05/09/2022 17:52

@Spudlet and you can conceal your terrier in the alarming housecoat you also get issued!

Spudlet · 05/09/2022 17:54

Perfect!

Cameleongirl · 05/09/2022 17:54

Discovereads · 05/09/2022 17:33

🤣🤣🤣
That’s also not representative of reality but to the other extreme of perpetual youth.

Why doesn’t my DH (50) look like the 45-65 graphic? I clearly need to trade him in, he must be a defective model. 🤣🤣

NinHuguenAndTheHuguenNotes · 05/09/2022 17:54

Thank feck I'm 56 next year and can ditch the beret. It's been a very hot summer for my poor bonce. Looking forward to wearing a small sprig of foliage in my hair instead.

Choconut · 05/09/2022 17:55

OMG I obviously look amazing for 47! OH though unfortunately just isn't measuring up to the man pics. Good to know I should factor in rest days though.

MagpiePi · 05/09/2022 17:55

Walking is a kink now?

Is this what women over 45 look like?
Surtsey · 05/09/2022 17:55

I think Jo Brand looks pretty good in that beret.

YesitsBess · 05/09/2022 17:57

MagpiePi · 05/09/2022 17:55

Walking is a kink now?

I’d missed that. I’m Muttley laughing now.

EASE IN!

Verbena87 · 05/09/2022 17:58

I’m excited for my post-retirement handbag dog tbh.

Are they trying to be inclusive by depicting someone who uses mobility aids? (Trying to scratch round for alternative explanations as my 40s loom…)

whenindoubtgotothelibrary · 05/09/2022 17:58

Loving the backless leather gloves and Dame Edna glasses combo for my age group

Zilla1 · 05/09/2022 17:59

Perhaps not a walking stick but a stick with which to beat suitors and other men off?

Jackiebrambles · 05/09/2022 18:00

Omg I can't stop laughing at this. Why the fuck has the 45 year old got a cane?! Im 45 the bastards!!!

Bukhara · 05/09/2022 18:01

BrandyandGinger · 05/09/2022 17:25

I'll be 50 soon. Should I be on the lookout for a beret or will it be optional?

I turned 50 last month and at midnight on my birthday a beret appeared and fastened itself to my head.

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