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What age did your looks start to fade?

434 replies

SalJ90 · 07/04/2022 08:14

Do we really become less desirable as we get older? Why is this?

OP posts:
sheenapunk · 09/04/2022 19:38

Hotter than ever, 55

WeAreTheHeroes · 09/04/2022 19:39

Looks change. I don't believe they fade. The essence of who you are shows through and I'm happy with how I look.

JoshLymanIsHotterThanSam · 09/04/2022 19:39

I am 36 and am still quite regularly told I don’t look old enough to have a nearly 18 year old child. I am aware at the moment I still look young for my age, although my hands are starting to give away my true age. I suspect the next 4/5 years are going to be all downhill Grin

Indoctro · 09/04/2022 19:40

After I had my kids ages 34/36

Doodar · 09/04/2022 19:40

37, noticed skin elasticity started to go.

JinglingHellsBells · 09/04/2022 19:40

@Serialbreeder

I didn’t really age for a long time, then I hit 40 and turned into an old hag. Still, there’s always Botox and fillers. The reason old women aren’t desirable is because in nature they’re no longer sexual beings, they can’t have children so they have no need to be attractive.
Yep, we need more comments like this Hmm
Cocomarine · 09/04/2022 19:42

I have looked progressively older.
My looks haven’t “faded”.
FFS 🙄
My features are just as present as ever, thank you.

CauliflowerBalti · 09/04/2022 19:45

The stress of running a business during a pandemic has destroyed my looks. I see an older person in the mirror now. I’m 43.

middlingnot · 09/04/2022 19:46

Unfortunately there comes a time (probably in your 50's, definitely after menopause) when you don't scrub up so well. Your jaw line sags, your eyelids droop, lip lines appear, the crow's feet advance downwards and outwards, your neck isn't smooth ....perhaps only slightly but these are things that are hard to disguise with make up! It helps if you have good genes, a healthy lifestyle and happy outlook but ultimately you have to adjust to it mentally or get some work done!

Northernsoullover · 09/04/2022 19:46

Mine haven't. Neck giving out a bit now I'm 50. But I'm 50 I'm supposed to look 50. I'm not buying into this looks fading nonsense. I just try and make the best of myself.

natureshere · 09/04/2022 19:51

Mid 40s face really started to change shape.

Sillyname63 · 09/04/2022 19:53

In my head and minds she I am still looking like I was at 20, as long as I don't look in the mirror too often and for to long I can keep up this pretence😂

Sillyname63 · 09/04/2022 19:54

Should read minds eye.

HeadNorth · 09/04/2022 19:56

I’ve aged like fine wine. I’m in my 50s and look it - and I also look and feel fabulous.

WalkerWalking · 09/04/2022 19:59

I think my looks were chucked away along with the placenta of my 3rd child. So, in answer to your question, 35.

Newbabynewhouse · 09/04/2022 20:01

About 27😪

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 09/04/2022 20:01

Birth, I think.

Pomkiwi · 09/04/2022 20:02

Agree with auntiemarys, I'm 50 and still feel visible - i think positive attitude, leads to positive body language and oozing of warm confidence.

I do look after my skin - I use a Vit c powder and mix it in with a face oil or moisturiser- that has helped amazingly with my skin!

Im 10kg heavier than id like to be, but i walk tall ( well as tall as i can as I'm short lass 🤣🤣🤣) and feel epic, even on a crappy day i do this.

oviraptor21 · 09/04/2022 20:06

I look better now than I've ever looked but that's because I've got more time and inclination to polish myself up a bit more, I've got in much better shape so things look better on me, and I've got a lot more confidence generally. All those things obviously interplay with each other.

Gilld69 · 09/04/2022 20:08

the day I was born Grin

Spain1980 · 09/04/2022 20:09

I’m 60 in a couple of months. Have always looked younger than my age. But of course have aged. I am comfortable with how I look and sad to hear when women much younger than me feel ‘past it’ or no longer attractive. I wear my age with pride. I’ve earned it. As each decade passes I think how beautiful I was in the previous one and didn’t appreciate it. So please please all you beautiful women just enjoy who you are now. Be in the present, not regretting what has already passed.

Benjispruce4 · 09/04/2022 20:12

My peak was late 30s /early 40s.

mamabear715 · 09/04/2022 20:15

Some folk have too much time on their hands, worrying about stuff!
Worrying at 32 yrs? Ye GODS.
I'm in my 60's, and like some posters, have had rough times, been widowed, had MH problems, have lots of kids & two with special needs, so what?

I did think I should stop dyeing my hair at one point (and it's still very long) but the kids said no, dye it again mum!
I'm me. That's it!

MrsSpooner · 09/04/2022 20:17

I’m 39 now & started looking awful (in my opinion!) about 36 which is also when I became a mum