Do you still feel young

MissAdventure

I don't think feeling young has anything much to do with wearing semi trendy clothes.
I feel like death warmed up, and it's not to do with what I wear.

You have every reason to feel as you do. It looks like there’s only 3 of us here who understands that it’s not just clothes, makeup and hair that determines our young outlook

As for feeling young, old or anything else. I do not feel any age at all and never have.

I don’t think you meant to be rude, OP, but some might consider it rude to be described as “letting themselves go”. There are a raft of reasons why older people might not look smart and trendy - their choice / they feel more comfortable, they have health issues (and so some clothes might be easier to put on), they have depression after a partner’s death or illness, they are on a very low income and can’t afford the clothes, etc, etc.

I think old granny attire is dressing smartly when just going shopping 😀.
How judgemental is the term “letting themselves go”? It can also be rather ageist too.

I’m 66 and had my twins at 37. I’ve always felt younger as my friends are mostly Mum friends from when the children started school and are generally 10 years younger than me. However, this weekend was my daughter’s home hen do before getting married next month. When I saw the photos of me I felt like crying 😢 not only do I look overweight I look old! My hair is now naturally grey and I’m regularly complimented on its colour, but I hate it!!! I’ve got 10 weeks to shift some weight (which I WILL do) and I’m ringing the hairdressers tomorrow for advice on a new style and colour!

I was feeling pretty good about myself until I had a routine medication review with a GP this morning. Although I have managed to get my cholesterol and weight down I was still offered Statins. My BMI is normal but now I need to monitor my blood pressure for a week and 'research' Statins. So to cheer myself up I have been online looking at clothes. I like to think I dress well for my age (66) although I have to tell myself that some things are too young ! I do look after my hair and my skin. (Upper arms are not so good nor my thighs) but hey who is going to see them :-)

At 81, nearly 82 I consider I’m young at heart ….with energy and a sincere and positive interest of life all around me. In my world this is far more important than how young I think I might look in my clothes, or putting on my makeup before presenting myself to the outside world. This attitude has proved to attract like minded friends, family and neighbours who add such joy to my life……regardless of our ages or appearance,

I don't think feeling young has anything much to do with wearing semi trendy clothes.
I feel like death warmed up, and it's not to do with what I wear.

Tiley

welbeck

' not old granny stuff' .
discuss the implications of that statement.

Old granny stuff to me is
Big clunky shoes
Badly fitting elasticated trousers and skirts.
Sorry if I have offended anyone

I think we all know ‘old granny’ stuff when we see it!

To my mother’s credit, even at over 80 she refused to buy or wear any such thing, so when she later had dementia and didn’t give a toss any more, I still wouldn’t buy it for her.

My mother-in-law (now 100) has a mobility scooter for days when she wants more shopping than she can carry on her rollator...

When she bought it she chose a particular model as it didn't have a basket and wasn't an "old person's type". She couldn't be seen out with one with a basket apparently!

I think this is the one she chose.

At 67 I feel the same as you

Yes - feel younger than I am. My brain is still mid 30s. Actual age 74 but as long as my health lasts I'm up for any new adventures life sends my way.

i am 61, in my head i am still young, but my body is way ahead due to my health. i have never followed fashion, in my 20's i was wearing twin sets and dresses with the matching jackets, i own one skirt for funerals, i wear straight leg jogging trousers and have dozens of nice tops, who cares what other people think and what do you mean by letting themselves go?

I was about to add that I remember my grandmothers at my age. I loved them to bits but they looked and acted in a much older way than they really were. They both had false teeth, which was normal then, and one of them had very obvious false teeth; the other not so much so. Their clothes were smart but “old lady” and they both sported the curly perm that was so popular for older ladies then.

I like to look good when going out but comfort is the key when ‘doing’ at home and in the garden.
I don’t feel almost 74 and it brings me up short when I realise I am. Maybe I look it - I don’t mind.
I think sometimes I have more energy now, than I did a few years ago.
Keeping active is important, if you can, of course. And spending time with friends and family, chatting and joining clubs and hobbies.
All good for the mental and physical well being, and keeping young at heart.

NannaBarbra

My brain still thinks I'm in my 20s, my body tells my brain I'm in my 90s, I'm actually just about to turn 60.
I still dress smart (with advice from my daughters) and try and keep up with with fashion and my grandchildren !

I’m the same age as you and feel the same way. I like clothes and enjoy dressing nicely to suit myself. I try to do as much as I can, but unfortunately cannot burn the candle at both ends as I could in my twenties or thirties.

welbeck

i think the youth of today do not judge people so much on how they look.
this is an improvement, i think.
generally, there seems to be more respect for differences, and not drawing conclusions or making assumptions about individuals.

I like your post welbeck Humans, young or old, are so much more than the superficial.

I aim to feel comfortable in my clothes but don’t conform to any style. We are kidding ourselves if we still feel as if young when we are old. We change and adapt throughout life.

I’m sorry to hear of your bad news Urmstongran, it’s really hard when life changing events suddenly barge into our lives.

We live our lives day to day in blissful ignorance of what may be round the corner.

I take pride in my appearance and often told I don't look my (soon to be) 78 but physically I know I am no spring chicken any more. I get tired more easily and I am not as energetic as I once was.
Between us DH and I have 8 doctor's appointments this month alone. Our GP keeps texting us wanting us to go in for MOT's, hearing tests, COPD check-ups, Diabetes check-ups etc. I am hoping after this month we will be clear for a while.

Ii feel young inside, do croswords, like modern music etc, but feel old outside (I use a mobility scooter)

Totally agree with you Juicylucy. I love Zara and have bought some super trousers which have lasted years.

Gometz27

I’m 75 and love clothes. My husband is French and we have lived in Paris 10 years and Madrid 12. Women on the continent tend to take pride in their appearance. I don’t want to look like mutton dressed as lamb but just well turned out. Wearing whatever is just a shame I feel. There is so much on line and not expensive. We take care with our diet. Yes, you can’t hold back the ravages of time but we can choose to be smart.

Having spent a lot of time in both France and Spain I have always commented how well turned out they are. Beautiful clothes and elegantly styled hair.

Yes I feel very young I m heading to 80 and feel about 50
I keep up with fashion, without being stupid I wouldn’t wear a bikini 🤣 but I do like to stay modern in my clothes and keep up with the trends within reason I keep my hair short in a pixie style which people tell me suits me I wear light make up and always earrings I do a lot of physical work and my hobbies are physical too I can still touch my toes without bending my knees and still do a full lotus so fairly flexible
How much longer who knows but I ll take it for now

I’m 75 and love clothes. My husband is French and we have lived in Paris 10 years and Madrid 12. Women on the continent tend to take pride in their appearance. I don’t want to look like mutton dressed as lamb but just well turned out. Wearing whatever is just a shame I feel. There is so much on line and not expensive. We take care with our diet. Yes, you can’t hold back the ravages of time but we can choose to be smart.

Yes I’m with you on this. I’m 68 feel 48 act 48. Love fashion, have a young mind, keep up to date with what my teenage granddaughters like and are interested in which keeps the mind young. Have my hair done every 6 wks.Shop in mango and Zara. I’m not giving in to numbers.🌸

I am 74 and people are kind enough to say that I look much younger than I am. I have never been interested in fashion, or makeup. I would have worn a T shirt and jeans on my wedding day, if it had been left to me.