Do you hate being told how to dress, how to wear your makeup, style your hair, travel, or anything else in life now that you are over 50? Many older women are throwing away society’s “rules” because they can.
And, why not? We have been on the planet for many decades and know what we like and want. Below are some quotes I have found from women over 50 online.
“My hair is long. My lipstick is red. When I choose to wear heels, they’re 3-4 inches. My clothing fits. I’m 70 and proud of it.”
Baby Boomer women are 60 and beyond. We have been through it all, from being told we will get married and be taken care of by a husband, to living and surviving on our own after that husband leaves or dies. We are strong. We are invincible. We are women, hear us roar!
“I’m not buying what they’re selling. I shaved my head 2 years ago because my hair is thinning post menopause. I decided, after 3 decades of being frantic over my hair, that I needed to take all this angst by the horns and show it who is in control. I finally love my hair. (Pink crew cut) Every single woman’s magazine, website, blog, morning news segment can take their hair fear and shove it!”
The hair issue is so individual. Anything goes. Long, short, bald, pink, gray, rainbow. It’s whatever turns you on, baby!
“Those are the silliest articles. External beauty is nothing to us. We’ve had it. No big deal. What is a big deal? We are the storm.”
“I have my hair dyed in a bright red and blond pinwheel pattern. I have bright glasses, I wear leggings regularly. I get compliments on my style regularly, and I’m 50. I ignore those “rules” meant to make us fade further into the background. Excuse me as I add more sparkle to my outfit.”
Hey, why not? There is no reason not to add some razzle-dazzle to your style.
“Uh, I’m 64 and refuse to wear animal prints. I don’t want to be a cougar.”
LOL
“I’m at the “I don’t have enough life energy left to give any fecks about what others think of age. I live how I choose, I dress how I choose, I wear, or don’t wear makeup how I choose. I don’t need or invite others opinions or advice. It’s completely freeing.”
“HATE it! And those stupid articles are never written by a woman over 50! I’ve always worn jeans and combat boots and too much jewelry, and these youngsters can pry them from my cold, dead, heavily tattooed body!”
Okay, I write this blog and I am 71, but I’m always open to new ideas and believe older women can do whatever the heck they want to.
“The posts I’ve actually looked at have very “classy, well dressed mature women” which is fine if that’s your personal style. I do like some of the things they post too. But if I wear a vintage concert tee, jeans a leather bomber jacket and boots, I’m old trying to look young. I’m Not havin it. It’s me. And just bc I’m a certain age I shouldn’t wear it? Whatever. People can call me whatever they want. I’ll probably be dancin to 80s hip hop in the nursing home too!”
Rock on! No one is stopping you!
“I see these and feel sad for people who willingly limit themselves like this. When I was in my 30s I expressed a desire to dye my hair purple. My ex told me I was too old. He used to (likely still does) judge women’s styles when we were out together. “Mutton dressed as lamb.” Meanwhile I thought they were badass.Anyway, he’s history and I have pink and purple hair at 51, so.”
It’s a good thing she got rid of her ex. 30s is hardly old.
“I usually wouldn’t make such a statement on social media. But SCREW them! I wear what I want– Loud colors… Vibrant prints, Geometric eyewear and sneakers galore– I also kiss who I want to as well (Men under the age of 45) and at my age; that’s saying A LOT! Live your life gurl… Once you’re gone you ain’t coming back!!!!! ENJOY♡”
I love the kissing part. LOL
“Yes! I am 70! Have gray/white hair and it’s shoulder-length. I hate going for a haircut! They want to give me an old lady sort of haircut with curls! I went to one place and every woman made age walks out looking the same! NO THANK YOU!”
No “Old Lady” haircuts for me either. And I go to Supercuts!
These comments go on and on, but this is the one I loved the best.
“Women of any age should stop wearing the weight of anyone else’s expectations…”
What do you think? Are you a rule breaker? What do you like to do that breaks the so-called “rules?” Please leave a comment below.
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