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Have you been to a Walmart recently? Trust me there are women out there who dress like teens. The majority don't thank goodness but the ones that do look ridiculous.
If they want to dress like that then they can knock themselves out. I think we can all agree that an 65 year old woman in a micro mini is not appropriate.
Ok, I will concede that I can't speak for what's going on at Wal-mart. As a typical NYC person, wal-mart is not on my radar (we don't have them at all). I probably find myself in a wal-mart once a year if that, and I don't spend any time evaluating fellow shoppers. I stopped judging the appearance of strangers after high school.
If they want to dress like that then they can knock themselves out. I think we can all agree that an 65 year old woman in a micro mini is not appropriate.
Okay, but exactly how many 60+ women do you see running around in micro-minis, realistically (even in Walmart)? I mean is this really enough of an issue that we need to warn other 60-pluses against trying it?
I live in Crazyville USA (Los Angeles ) and even *I* don't think I've seen enough older women in micro-minis to feel it warrants a public service announcement. It really seems like a non-issue in most places...as far as I can see. Maybe in Beverly Hills (sometimes) and in that case the entire person is strange, with the signature windblown face look, etc., so...but again, that's rather isolated. It's not like I have to worry about it going to PTA meetings or something.
As far as I'm concerned, this whole thread is nothing but a steaming heap of misogyny. Women are not here to be your eye candy, and you people who are so quick to foist your sanctimonious, judgmental, objectifying b.s. on women can kiss my arse.
Seriously.
I have 4 sisters who beat the misogyny out of me, and this thread is NOT about you women servicing us men, its about a older woman trying to be a younger woman, by trickery, fraud, surgery, botox, etc.
that instead of embracing the beautiful women they are, they are compelled to plastic it, silicon it, and mac make-up it.
If the OP would have been a woman, this whole thread would be more that the OP is vain and jealous, but since the OP is a man it is just masochistic
Threads like this suggest that there is an epidemic of trashy-dressing women in their 40s and 50s when in fact it isn't true. This is just another excuse to bash and marginalize women, plain and simple. Why are these threads always done by men who visibly hit the wall 15 years ago and have been sliding downward ever since? You guys need to figure out another way to boost your self-esteem.
Please, Please, Please.. look at my profile picture, and state that I, the OP of this thread, a 52 year old man has 'hit the wall and is sliding down it", Please!
Please, Please, Please.. look at my profile picture, and state that I, the OP of this thread, a 52 year old man has 'hit the wall and is sliding down it", Please!
Jonathan
lol, what's the difference if an lady the same age takes care of herself and dresses so she doesn't feel like she's hit the wall?!
I just stated my opinion, one you are free to accept or reject. Personally I don't look perfect enough to state that another group of people's appearance repulses me... I do admire your self-confidence though.
Hi OngletNYC,
Women are judged by the way they look. Men are judged on their social standing and their successful ambition . The species needs to make sure someone is bringing home the bacon. It also needs healthy female bodies to start the whole sexual warfare charade all over again because making babies really packed a wallop. I don't think we are going to stop seeing "loser" threads(aka men subject to harsh female judgment) anytime soon do you?
Since we have been talking about older women, and our appreciation of them, what do people think about "Cougars"
Personally I am repulsed by them, Women who refuse to age gracefully and who dress, act, and visit there botux clinical every second Tuesday.
Here's to the ladies that lunch, aren't they the BEST
Everybody rise!
Jonathan
I don't understand all the animosity towards women who want to look their best. Why should we learn to love aging and fit ourselves in a neat little box that everyone else defines. I say let people be people. If they want to wear fishnet stockings and have purple hair at 40, who cares!
Now, not all women are "cougars." I hate, hate, hate that word. Okay, so I hate it more now that I'm in my 30's. Still I just find that word disrespectful when it's applied to all women who are that age.
I find it absolutely ridiculous that some people feel the need to make statements like "woman should dress their age."
Could you imagine a thread like this devoted to men? Newsflash: Even in a suit of spun gold, you're no prize, yourself.
As far as I'm concerned, this whole thread is nothing but a steaming heap of misogyny. Women are not here to be your eye candy, and you people who are so quick to foist your sanctimonious, judgmental, objectifying b.s. on women can kiss my arse.
Seriously.
Exactly! Nice post!
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) and even *I* don't think I've seen enough older women in micro-minis to feel it warrants a public service announcement. It really seems like a non-issue in most places...as far as I can see. Maybe in Beverly Hills (sometimes) and in that case the entire person is strange, with the signature windblown face look, etc., so...but again, that's rather isolated. It's not like I have to worry about it going to PTA meetings or something.
Still I just find that word disrespectful when it's applied to all women who are that age.
