Do you think you've become more or less critical of your appearance as you've got older?

As I've got older I have gained more and more in confidence, to the point now that I know that how I am at this stage which is as good as it will get So I simply no longer worry about my appearance. Saying that I love clothes and getting dressed up but it no longer bothers me what people think or if I think I'm too fat, wrinkled or just old. Life is beginning to get very short now so have it to live!!!!!!!!!

Much less concerned since I finally realised most people aren't looking and don't care. Family and friends are ok as long as I'm clean and tidy. I happened to say yesterday I'd like to have been a Goth. Was promptly told by someone 50 years younger than me that I should be! I believe Doc Martens are very comfy and I do like lace ...

MinderHope you get through today alright and have some family to support you.

Sincere sympathy Minder on your loss, but I am sure you lost your H years ago.
Best wishes for your future which I hope you will enjoy the very best way you can.

Minder you sound a very positive lady and my thoughts are with you for tomorrow and for the future. It sounds as is the last few years were very much taken up with caring for your DH. You may find it hard to be able to put yourself first after all this time and I wish you well

As long as my hair looks good and I'm wearing something 'floaty' I feel fine

The older I become the more critical I am.

I think I have got less critical but more careful to look smart, groomed and tidy. I also appreciate how gorgeous younger people are. I appreciate when I look at younger photos of myself, that I was attractive more than I thought - I had no confidence then.
So I think we sould all try to be confident, happy with what we are and also not take any notice of the 'older women' comments.

A downside - I have had cataract ops in both eyes in the last year - I could hardly read or see - it has been a shock seeing how bad my wrinkles are. WITH cataracts, I thought my skin was good ha ha.Wonderful to see and read again but not to see reality maybe!

I veer from one substandard feature to another. I'm satisfied with my skin on the whole, but now convinced I have "witchy chin".

And my jowls are definitely getting more obvious. And my eyes are piggier.

Apart from that, I'm perfect mustn't forget the gunt, though.

I can't say I'm thrilled by the way things have developed as I get older, but just try to work with what I've got and rather than feel more critical nowadays, feel a bit sad about the poor old saggy bits and random whiskers.