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I no longer worry about what people think of what I choose to wear. At the Commonwealth Games last year I bought some brightly-coloured Unicef shoe laces and have found them to be very cheerful through the winter. I don't care (as I would once have done) if people think they look stupid - I love them.

I am not sufficiently worried about my appearance to use cosmetics that it is claimed will perform some sort of miracle to make me look younger. I am not sufficiently gullible to believe these claims nor can I close my eyes to the fact that these products are tested on animals to satisfy human vanity.

Communal changing rooms no longer bother me. I have realised that women's bodies come in all shapes and sizes and if people want to look at me and judge me then it is their problem not mine.

I'm no longer bothered about people doing things better than me, whether it be parking the car, managing the garden or doing the housework. But in particular, my son and his wife are wonderful parents, much better than I was. Perhaps it's because they left having children until they were in their thirties so are a full decade older, wiser and more experienced in life than I was. Whatever the reason, they are doing a fine job and I am very proud of them.

I no longer worry about wearing specs or having slightly wonky teeth.

Nothing bothers me much thesedays. I used to worry about lots of things but it doesn't help, so why bother?

I'm retired and have MS. I tend not to be able to walk in a straight line and people think I'm drunk as I walk around. Who cares? Not me! As long as I've still got my marbles I don't care what they think. I've also got psoriasis so no longer wear make-up as it just makes it worse on my face. As for fashion, - as long as I feel comfortable I'm not bothered about keeping up with trends,although I do try to look smart. The family don't expect quite so much of me these days, (apart from babysitting duties of course!) I'm getting older but as long as I've got my children and grandchildren around me, - the family I adore, - I'm happy just to be me and no matter what old age throws at me or other people think. Grow old gracefully - that's my philosophy.

I dont worry about the need to put make up on
if nipping to the shops
As long as my hair looks good
my vanity has dropped
the mini skirts and hot pants too
are hiding in the loft
I know my age but hoping that
i dress just nice - I am not soft

I no longer bother if people dont like me i used to try to please everyone but iv realised that it might not be me with the problem but them lifes too short iv decided to just be me and if people dont like me its tough x

I used to really worry about the visible signs of my age example my wrinkles ! I know I could easily get botox as it's available at my dentist,Now I'm actually quite proud of them as I'm 13 years older than my father when he died so quite frankly I'm so very grateful that i've been blessed with life ❤ It's actually a joy being able to buy beautiful products.

I have learned to accept the stares and comments as I ride my adults' trike. I've had it 12 years now and the more I've used it the less I've cared about them. I do smile at everyone I pass, I acknowledge that a woman in her late fifties on a three wheeler is not an everyday sight and a smile often disarms a stare.

What makes me sad is that many people have told me they would like to ride one as they can no longer ride a bike but are worried about comments and stares. There are a few more trikes on our streets locally now, so hopefully those stares will become fewer as people accept it as just another means of transport.

I try and take care of my appearance in general but have to accept that the mirror never lies, the clock won't go back and why fret about a smile line? That's counterproductive!

I agree with the other gransnetters on here that as you get older that we are a lot more comfortable in our skin I also am not guilty if i cannot say yes to something! i am more confident now & happy that i am no longer in my twenties!!!! I was worried about everything then!!!

Whether people know if im a bit short of cash. I used to make up an elaborate excuse if I couldn't do something - now ill just say im skint! It happens to the best of us!

I don't worry so much about how I look and what I am wearing. After cancer I have quite a few battle scars of which I am now proud as these are part of my life story. We all age and my motto now is if you cant change it don't worry about it.

I don't worry about much these days just enjoying being retired. I hate rude arrogant people but now have the choice to ignore them. If I have a strong opinion on something now I tell people if they don't like it or it's not PC - tough. I do like to look nice though - don't want people to think I've let myself go but that's for my satisfaction, I know my hubby loves me no matter how I look!
Oh and I don't care that my granchildren call me nutty granny just because I do daft things with them - it's great fun!!

I can watch snow come down and not worry about getting to and from work. Might seem quite trivial but oh the joy!!

I smile and laugh a lot more so not a lot bothers me anymore. Retirement is great.

Ive tried some of l'oreal products and they are really good to use but as a combination your diet needs to be good to look and feel good.
One thing I worry about is wrinkles, dull and tired skin which can be caused due to the environment here.

I like clear free skin. I use L'Oreal cleansing milk and mature makeup remover. It protects my skin well from the weather changes.

For makeup use all the eyeshadows, lipsticks and sph 15 makeup as feel it protects my skin from the pollution but also feels light on my skin esp around my eyes.

I am Asian and one thing I always receive is compliments as of the way I carry off my makeup . People want to know my beauty regime esp at this age.
I wear makeup for all occasions. I used to think wear makeup according to the trend but now make my own mark.
One thing I'd like to say to all the women out there love yourself and do not let anyone opiniate your makeup or style.

Oh dear! I seem to go against the granny-grain with regard to appearance... Or perhaps, thinking in more depth am I schizophrenic?

You see, I do still care about how I look and what I wear.... well, most of the time. When going about everyday life I try to look as good as I can (purely for me, not for anyone else) still taking care choosing clothes and shoes etc. I love shopping for clothes (difficult 'though that can be at times!) even vary my make-up, trying new colours and trends and value my daughters' comments - the good ones, anyway - about my appearance, accepting hints and tips from them. I do colour my hair and hate the time when I know it needs re-doing but have not yet had the time to do so.

However....... I began cycling some years ago and this is is when I let everything go and happily march out of the house (no, I don't march on the cycle!) without make-up, hair sticking all-ways out of my helmet and later on, sweat trickling down, well, all the bits that sweat trickles down. I am sure you get the drift! This is when I really don't care what anyone thinks of me, or perhaps I am just too busy trying to stay alive! I don't care that my btm probably hangs over the saddle, that I look like a wheezy late-sexagenarian (which I am) or am giving drivers and pedestrians the best laugh of their day. I am having fun (whilst looking dreadful, obviously)!

I have therefore learnt that after many many years of wanting to please everyone, one should do whatever is right for oneself. What others think does not matter one jot.

I feel free to be myself without worrying what other people think

I too have spent far too many years worrying about how I looked and have either missed out on lots of things haven't enjoyed them as much as I should. I now realising that in the scheme of things I look pretty good and have lots of things to offer.
I have a hubby who adores me, family who love me and lots of friends who cherish me which must mean actually
I'M PRETTY GORGEOUS!!!

Not caring about what people think of me and just enjoy myself

I no longer worry about tackling anyone who gives me poor service. If something has gone on for too long I talk to the complaints department and state clearly what I expect from them.

i am not really bothered about what people think of me how i look, what i wear and the fact that i am not a fashionista i wear what i like for comfort i also no longer worry about people staring at me as i walk with a stick i have done for years but now the stares just go straight over my head

I am ashamed to say that I used to be a tiny bit envious of people who were free to do things just as they wished. Those people who could take wonderful holidays or eat out at nice restaurants. Recently I have stopped wishing and hoping and I just accept that "this" is it and you had better make the most of it woman ! Those lottery numbers just aint gonna come up !