What beauty mistakes do women over 40 commonly make?

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Anonymous wrote:The grey hair skunk stripe and bald spot combo. It's one thing if you are growing out your grey, but when you look completely put together otherwise but don't take the 5 minutes to fix these. I do not understand. All I can see is that stripe and grey yamaka

Confused...isn’t this what graying out your gray looks like? How would she gray out her gray and “take 5 min to fix this?”

Not going to get into the battle but wanted to share that there are great tips out there for growing our your gray hair if that's what you choose to do. Hats were my favorite and I still wear them. Aging is a state of mind.

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Anonymous wrote:Refusing to do anything fun/avoiding brights because they're over 40. Morphing themselves into some depressing Karen cookie cutter look that really isn't as flattering as anyone thinks it is.

I'm good with not looking like an extra from a "Hunger Games" movie.

I think that woman looks gorgeous and find it interesting -- but not surprising -- that "how can I look as drab and dry as possible DCUM" is throwing rocks at her.

We know. It's because your conformity type is I'm Not Like Other GirlsTM.

DP here. I agree with other PP. If you are an adult and dressing like everyone else, you have a problem.

+1 This is why the DC area has a reputation for being so boring with zero fashion

Cool Girl Starter Pack:

"Funky" statement jewelry (bonus points for generic Tribal Theme)
Full-on pink/bright colored hair, or at the very least a bright-colored stripe/tips
Tattoo (comes with a free story!)
Cold shoulder or mesh tops, and/or leggings with mesh panels

Wear that Non-Boring Uniform loud and proud! You're Not Like Other GirlsTM!

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Anonymous wrote:The grey hair skunk stripe and bald spot combo. It's one thing if you are growing out your grey, but when you look completely put together otherwise but don't take the 5 minutes to fix these. I do not understand. All I can see is that stripe and grey yamaka

I bet you are one of those starfishes in bed.

Not following the tie between finding a skunk stripe unflattering and how wild you are in bed. Did this post hit a never with you, PP?

No, not really, but I do find it disturbing rhat you are so fixated on the “aesthetics” of older people women. Don’t you have anything else better to do with your time?

Older people women? You do realize you're responding to a post about beauty mistakes made by (older people) women over 40, right? Since that's what OP asked for, that's what is being posted. You might want to select titles that don't ruffle your feathers.

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Words or phrases spelled out in diamonds (I don't care if they ARE real) on hair clips. I don't like the look in general but if you're over 40 get that out of your hair.

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Anonymous wrote:Refusing to do anything fun/avoiding brights because they're over 40. Morphing themselves into some depressing Karen cookie cutter look that really isn't as flattering as anyone thinks it is.

I'm good with not looking like an extra from a "Hunger Games" movie.

I think that woman looks gorgeous and find it interesting -- but not surprising -- that "how can I look as drab and dry as possible DCUM" is throwing rocks at her.

We know. It's because your conformity type is I'm Not Like Other GirlsTM.

DP here. I agree with other PP. If you are an adult and dressing like everyone else, you have a problem.

+1 This is why the DC area has a reputation for being so boring with zero fashion

Cool Girl Starter Pack:

"Funky" statement jewelry (bonus points for generic Tribal Theme)
Full-on pink/bright colored hair, or at the very least a bright-colored stripe/tips
Tattoo (comes with a free story!)
Cold shoulder or mesh tops, and/or leggings with mesh panels

Wear that Non-Boring Uniform loud and proud! You're Not Like Other GirlsTM!

Why are you so mad, bro?

Women like the type you are describing aren't trying to tell women they "aren't like other girls"...that puts you at the center of their thoughts, which, um, you aren't. Women like this are saying "I'm exactly like THIS TYPE OF GIRL" , Not a special unicorn, quite the opposite actually, more like announcing their tribe All the ones I know like this tend to be real girls' girls, for both those that look like them and those that don't. And this is from someone who has basic ass very dark brown hair

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Anonymous wrote:Refusing to do anything fun/avoiding brights because they're over 40. Morphing themselves into some depressing Karen cookie cutter look that really isn't as flattering as anyone thinks it is.

I'm good with not looking like an extra from a "Hunger Games" movie.

I think that woman looks gorgeous and find it interesting -- but not surprising -- that "how can I look as drab and dry as possible DCUM" is throwing rocks at her.

We know. It's because your conformity type is I'm Not Like Other GirlsTM.

DP here. I agree with other PP. If you are an adult and dressing like everyone else, you have a problem.

+1 This is why the DC area has a reputation for being so boring with zero fashion

Cool Girl Starter Pack:

"Funky" statement jewelry (bonus points for generic Tribal Theme)
Full-on pink/bright colored hair, or at the very least a bright-colored stripe/tips
Tattoo (comes with a free story!)
Cold shoulder or mesh tops, and/or leggings with mesh panels

Wear that Non-Boring Uniform loud and proud! You're Not Like Other GirlsTM!

Why are you so mad, bro?

Women like the type you are describing aren't trying to tell women they "aren't like other girls"...that puts you at the center of their thoughts, which, um, you aren't. Women like this are saying "I'm exactly like THIS TYPE OF GIRL" , Not a special unicorn, quite the opposite actually, more like announcing their tribe All the ones I know like this tend to be real girls' girls, for both those that look like them and those that don't. And this is from someone who has basic ass very dark brown hair

I'm not "mad," brochacho. But I call out hypocrisy when I see it. Calling a classic/traditional look "boring" because "you all look the same" and then turning around and....looking like all the same DiFferEnT GirlZ by adopting a fairly predictable uniform is pretty darn hypocritical.

It's like saying YOU are so far above boring Pottery Barn decor because YOU have a reclaimed wood and cast iron "Gather" sign in your kitchen.

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People will wear what they like.

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Anonymous wrote:Refusing to do anything fun/avoiding brights because they're over 40. Morphing themselves into some depressing Karen cookie cutter look that really isn't as flattering as anyone thinks it is.

I'm good with not looking like an extra from a "Hunger Games" movie.

I think that woman looks gorgeous and find it interesting -- but not surprising -- that "how can I look as drab and dry as possible DCUM" is throwing rocks at her.

We know. It's because your conformity type is I'm Not Like Other GirlsTM.

DP here. I agree with other PP. If you are an adult and dressing like everyone else, you have a problem.

+1 This is why the DC area has a reputation for being so boring with zero fashion

Cool Girl Starter Pack:

"Funky" statement jewelry (bonus points for generic Tribal Theme)
Full-on pink/bright colored hair, or at the very least a bright-colored stripe/tips
Tattoo (comes with a free story!)
Cold shoulder or mesh tops, and/or leggings with mesh panels

Wear that Non-Boring Uniform loud and proud! You're Not Like Other GirlsTM!

Why are you so mad, bro?

Women like the type you are describing aren't trying to tell women they "aren't like other girls"...that puts you at the center of their thoughts, which, um, you aren't. Women like this are saying "I'm exactly like THIS TYPE OF GIRL" , Not a special unicorn, quite the opposite actually, more like announcing their tribe All the ones I know like this tend to be real girls' girls, for both those that look like them and those that don't. And this is from someone who has basic ass very dark brown hair

I'm not "mad," brochacho. But I call out hypocrisy when I see it. Calling a classic/traditional look "boring" because "you all look the same" and then turning around and....looking like all the same DiFferEnT GirlZ by adopting a fairly predictable uniform is pretty darn hypocritical.

It's like saying YOU are so far above boring Pottery Barn decor because YOU have a reclaimed wood and cast iron "Gather" sign in your kitchen.

Dude, stop being so threatened. No one is "above" Pottery Barn, or having brown hair. People sometimes just like things other than the things you like. Hopefully by the time most of us are over 40, we aren't doing these things in relation to anyone else - we're not trying to look different or express different taste, we're just getting and wearing what we like.

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Anonymous wrote:I just hit 60 and my skin looks great. I have never owned/used makeup. I have alwys been a competitive athlete so it would have been a ridiculous waste of time and money.

Since my 30s I don't leave the house without wearing Clinique CityBlock. (Tinted non-chemical sunscreen.) My kids (high school) always tell me how good I look for being "so old".

I use Alba scrub once per day and Aveeno baby creamy oatmeal cleanser 2x per day. I have used baby-type products since college.

And again no makeup. Stop puling and tugging and patting your skin!

How about I look great, feel great, and do whatever I want?


P.S. Tinted moisturizer is makeup, so get over yourself.

I have fun with makeup. If you have fun with baby products, great, but I have zero interest in some boring 60yo telling me what to do.

I suggest this young whippersnapper go back to school and learn to read. Sunscreen is not moisturizer. So it is not makeup.

I too am about to turn 60 and love my bare, clean, healthy skin. I have never worn makeup; it looks so silly on anyone older than high school.

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Anonymous wrote:Refusing to do anything fun/avoiding brights because they're over 40. Morphing themselves into some depressing Karen cookie cutter look that really isn't as flattering as anyone thinks it is.

I'm good with not looking like an extra from a "Hunger Games" movie.

I think that woman looks gorgeous and find it interesting -- but not surprising -- that "how can I look as drab and dry as possible DCUM" is throwing rocks at her.

We know. It's because your conformity type is I'm Not Like Other GirlsTM.

DP here. I agree with other PP. If you are an adult and dressing like everyone else, you have a problem.

+1 This is why the DC area has a reputation for being so boring with zero fashion

Cool Girl Starter Pack:

"Funky" statement jewelry (bonus points for generic Tribal Theme)
Full-on pink/bright colored hair, or at the very least a bright-colored stripe/tips
Tattoo (comes with a free story!)
Cold shoulder or mesh tops, and/or leggings with mesh panels

Wear that Non-Boring Uniform loud and proud! You're Not Like Other GirlsTM!

Why are you so mad, bro?

Women like the type you are describing aren't trying to tell women they "aren't like other girls"...that puts you at the center of their thoughts, which, um, you aren't. Women like this are saying "I'm exactly like THIS TYPE OF GIRL" , Not a special unicorn, quite the opposite actually, more like announcing their tribe All the ones I know like this tend to be real girls' girls, for both those that look like them and those that don't. And this is from someone who has basic ass very dark brown hair

I'm not "mad," brochacho. But I call out hypocrisy when I see it. Calling a classic/traditional look "boring" because "you all look the same" and then turning around and....looking like all the same DiFferEnT GirlZ by adopting a fairly predictable uniform is pretty darn hypocritical.

It's like saying YOU are so far above boring Pottery Barn decor because YOU have a reclaimed wood and cast iron "Gather" sign in your kitchen.

Dude, stop being so threatened. No one is "above" Pottery Barn, or having brown hair. People sometimes just like things other than the things you like. Hopefully by the time most of us are over 40, we aren't doing these things in relation to anyone else - we're not trying to look different or express different taste, we're just getting and wearing what we like.

That's. The. Point. I've been making. I didn't say anything about anyone's style until the whole "DC women boring" crap came up, saying it's a uniform. My point is...so is the Quirky Girl. That's a uniform, too. If you're going to throw out labels, be sure you don't fit the same label.

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Anonymous wrote:Refusing to do anything fun/avoiding brights because they're over 40. Morphing themselves into some depressing Karen cookie cutter look that really isn't as flattering as anyone thinks it is.

I'm good with not looking like an extra from a "Hunger Games" movie.

I think that woman looks gorgeous and find it interesting -- but not surprising -- that "how can I look as drab and dry as possible DCUM" is throwing rocks at her.

We know. It's because your conformity type is I'm Not Like Other GirlsTM.

DP here. I agree with other PP. If you are an adult and dressing like everyone else, you have a problem.

+1 This is why the DC area has a reputation for being so boring with zero fashion

Cool Girl Starter Pack:

"Funky" statement jewelry (bonus points for generic Tribal Theme)
Full-on pink/bright colored hair, or at the very least a bright-colored stripe/tips
Tattoo (comes with a free story!)
Cold shoulder or mesh tops, and/or leggings with mesh panels

Wear that Non-Boring Uniform loud and proud! You're Not Like Other GirlsTM!

Why are you so mad, bro?

Women like the type you are describing aren't trying to tell women they "aren't like other girls"...that puts you at the center of their thoughts, which, um, you aren't. Women like this are saying "I'm exactly like THIS TYPE OF GIRL" , Not a special unicorn, quite the opposite actually, more like announcing their tribe All the ones I know like this tend to be real girls' girls, for both those that look like them and those that don't. And this is from someone who has basic ass very dark brown hair

I'm not "mad," brochacho. But I call out hypocrisy when I see it. Calling a classic/traditional look "boring" because "you all look the same" and then turning around and....looking like all the same DiFferEnT GirlZ by adopting a fairly predictable uniform is pretty darn hypocritical.

It's like saying YOU are so far above boring Pottery Barn decor because YOU have a reclaimed wood and cast iron "Gather" sign in your kitchen.

Dude, stop being so threatened. No one is "above" Pottery Barn, or having brown hair. People sometimes just like things other than the things you like. Hopefully by the time most of us are over 40, we aren't doing these things in relation to anyone else - we're not trying to look different or express different taste, we're just getting and wearing what we like.

That's. The. Point. I've been making. I didn't say anything about anyone's style until the whole "DC women boring" crap came up, saying it's a uniform. My point is...so is the Quirky Girl. That's a uniform, too. If you're going to throw out labels, be sure you don't fit the same label.

If you're over 40, you're not any kind of "girl" let alone a quirky one. DC women (the white ones anyway) have notoriously boring clothing style - part of what you might be getting here is that without great style around them, they're defaulting to the most obvious alternatives to BR/J Crew/Theory/whatever. That includes blue or purple hair, or the "quirky" style you are identifying. With the internet it's definitely easier to find style to admire, that's not inside your immediate purview - but you might not know where to find it, or be able to find a hairdresser who can give you a different look, or whatever.