Aging Gracefully--what does it mean to you? (moisturizer, scent, look)

[mainebrokerman]

I’m over 50

I look at my grandfathers 50 yr old pictures
And they look 80 to me

They both went thru ww11 and smoked
Their whole life

I don’t feel 50 can still bench press over 300
And feel great!! Recently had a physical and blood
Test came out excellent

And I’ve worked physically my whole life
A commercial fishermen yrs ago and a butcher
For many decades

I don’t eat much veggies- eat lots of meats

Try to avoid sugars.. breads and starches ... I believe sugars are the real food demon

[Threestep2]

Looking at all the pluck and tuck and dye threads here if that is graceful so be it.

[Maddie104]

I think it includes adaptability to change, new ways of doing things, staying open minded, admitting someone younger has some newer and better ideas and it's time to hand over the reins.

[bande1102]

I define it as shifting from follower to leader. I do what I want, when I want. I don't follow rules.

I'm aware of the latest styles, but I only wear them if I feel amazing when wearing them. Same with hair and make-up.

I stopped with the comparisons. I know my worth. I appreciate the wisdom I've gained and the opportunity to continue to learn.

I stopped trying to please. This is so freeing.

I know what I will fight for and how far I'll go. I know my limits and my boundaries.

Also, I am going gray. It's mainly because I just don't have the time to spend coloring and I don't want to deal with the chemicals, either.

[gentlearts]

I stay current and active mentally, and I choose clothing that covers up the stuff that is no longer flattering.

I’d say I wear the same styles as younger women, but I want my dresses to cover my knees, and high necklines to cover my crinkly old cleavage. I prefer a bit of sleeve, if possible, although my arms aren’t too bad.

I know there are 60+ year old women with very nice legs, but short skirts and shorts look inappropriate to me.

[TheOldPuss]

Letting my mane grow long and gray.
Wearing what I want to wear.
Speaking my mind.
Owning my life.
Being selective regarding who is in my life.
Keeping possessions that accentuate my happiness.
Acknowledging my failings, faults, and amending my behaviors.
Loving fully, freely, without abandon.
Practicing gratitude and forgiveness.

[gentlearts]

Originally Posted by TheOldPuss

Letting my mane grow long and gray.
Wearing what I want to wear.
Speaking my mind.
Owning my life.
Being selective regarding who is in my life.
Keeping possessions that accentuate my happiness.
Acknowledging my failings, faults, and amending my behaviors.
Loving fully, freely, without abandon.
Practicing gratitude and forgiveness.

I get what you are saying, and agree that with age should come the self assurance to be yourself.

For me, “wearing what I want” is wearing what is appropriate.

[CNYC]

As a 50 yr old man to me it means :

Focusing on HYGIENE....nose hairs, ear hair, cheesy feet, unruly eyebrows, sweat and smell management, teeth brushed **3 times a day. Dress appropriately with style. Hair kept short and neat.

That's all you can do but many people give up on that. God forbid if I give up on myself !

[lubby]

Not getting plastic surgery.

[TMSRetired]

To me it means not fighting Mother Nature and adjusting and adapting to getting older.