How old are you ...

I have no mirrors in my bedroom so no nasty surprises. In one of the other bedrooms I have fitted wardrobes with mirror sliding doors- I rarely go in there- my cat likes to admire herself so that is fine by me. Maybe she is wondering who the intruder into her house is?

Oh, my apologies Jane!! I’ve nearly come to the end of my 79
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Im 63 but most days feel 83 due to health issues and poor mobility. In my head im still 35, I just wish that my body would agree and act its age!

That also helps Bellanonna!
I've got a bit of a way to go to catch up with my inner 79 year old though.

I don't care what the mirror says, I'm 40 and that's what I shall stay until I die.

?*Jane10*. ....or when the light’s in the right place.

63 but I feel about 103 today lol. Had the grand kids over all day and I'm knackered. Time for some telly and a cuppa

I'm 79 inside. Thus pleasantly surprised to look in the mirror and see my external appearance. It's especially good when the mirror is steamed up and Ive forgotten my glasses

Lockdown really has brought home the reality of how old I look. All these zoom meetings & FaceTime calls.
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I find the worst thing is when I'm on Whatsapp to my grandaughters I'm surprised they don't switch off in horror. When I look at my video I'm shocked at the wrinkles, I'm 66 and yes my decolletage is not good, I always wear something to cover it when videoing. Still keep going on whatapp though, I miss them so much.

Yes I think this is the Big Year for you and me annodomini.
It’s crept up almost stealthily. I don’t like it. I think of that decade as being elderly. I’m not elderly, Im not even old. Well that’s what I tell myself and I sometimes believe it!

I was always 27 until I saw that the digits had changed over and I was 72. How did that happen? Anyway, I am now 7 years older and can't avoid it!

I’m nearly 65 but 32 in my head. I’m wondering how I got to that age the years have flown. I confused my 10 year old grandson by telling him I was 32 when his father is 37 ?

It varies - but usually feel as if I should just be in my forties. I'm 64 but probably think I'm about 44 some days, 84 on other days. I was out shopping one day with an old black coat on and hair that needed to be dyed and was tied up in a bun; when I got a glimpse of myself in a mirror it took a good few seconds to realise that old woman was me! However, also met a workman who thought my husband was my dad and a shop assistant who thought my grandkids were my kids whe I was about 61 - both made my day. I did feel old when I was about 56 and pushing my granddaughter on a swing. She said " Granny, you're very strong" but followed it up immediately with " Most people your age couldn't push this even once". How to bring you back to earth with a bump!

I’m feeling 102 with lockdown, but normally one of my pleasures is painting my face! I love how makeup helps so much. Yes, I’m vain, I’m in a theatre group taking roles and have Botox, fillers and had my eyelids and neck done last year.
I know I don’t look strange as my daughter is ruthless with me and stops me going further bless her. I also put extensions (not too long) in my hair. I’ve had cancer treatment and it’s thin.
I also don’t understand women saying there’s nothing for our age to wear, we don’t have to be silly, there is a wonderful array of clothes to suit now (well there will be when the shops get going) or online. I want to look my best for what’s left to me and I feel happier after making an effort. I’m 73.
Suddenly the phrase 1666, 16 from the back and 66 from the front came into mind? I’m doing a Joan Collins as far as I can.

Timetogo2016 Thanks, I'll try that. I always seem to get sunburnt there, too, so that won't help.

I was 28 for many years until I realised that I had a daughter older than me. She has just turned 50.

My feet and legs are still the same as they always were. Short and chunky. However, although they are 80 years old they show no sign of a varicose vein or bunion.
I used to think that my face and neck looked quite good, for my age, but since I shed 30lbs my skin looks more saggy. Maybe I should put the weight back on again.
As for my body - having four children has left me with that dreaded tummy overhang which nothing but a tummy-tuck would shift. Likewise, my boobs have been heading downwards for quite some time.
Looking on the bright side, though, my inner workings are in fine fettle, which is far more important than my exterior features.

Wait until you reach your eighties! I have few wrinkles from avoiding the sun since my thirties, but lower face has dropped suddenly in the last two years and I am 83. All I need is a face lift, but that is unlikely on grounds of cost and ridiculous vanity. My neck held up through most of my seventies as well. Now it's all a lost cause and Zoom meetings are a horror show. HOWEVER, I still,cling to skin care and doing my makeup, for fear of something worse. I wonder how many film actresses have had work done into their eighties.

I look a little younger than my 68 years, perhaps 60, kind friends lie and say 50, blame Estée Lauder, but I would love more energy, sadly lacking. A long swim or walk isn't a problem, but the gym type exercises makes me feel ill for days aftwards.

That resonated with me Joesoap definitely I must make the most of things and I'm certainly glad to be alive.

My bathroom mirror must be wrong, wrinkles? it cant be me, feeling 50 but actualy 78. Young at heart, arthritis in my hip, but making the most of things,and glad to be alive.

I noticed during a shopping trip (obviously months ago!) that friends, etc., seemed to have aged overnight. Then I realised I had on my "distance" glasses, usually worn only for driving, and that my poor eyesight had been protecting me from reality. Then I thought: that's how I would look to others! I think I will give the specs a rest from now on, and see everyone behind a slightly blurry screen. I am 72, feel about 45 when dancing at home to rock music, at least 75 first thing in the morning, and definitely only 60 most of the time. A smile makes us all look younger.

I'm 72 in reality. My face is OK, but my hair is really fine, and I keep looking at adverts for wigs! My body now is a real disappointment. I was skinny (even underweight) for most of my life, but come the menopause - I gained weight and just continued to get heavier and heavier! In my mind, I'm still about 25, and I still like the kind of clothes I could have worn then. I'm glad of the lockdown, as I don't want to be seen anymore!

They say age brings wisdom but I am still waiting at almost 86 but I certainly have to keep telling myself that I am officially old! I think I feel about 50 and I still have a very enquiring mind. Our bodies let us down a bit but keeping our minds to me is the most important thing.