Anonymous wrote:I suppose I’m delusional, but I’m in my 60s and would rate myself an 8. My body is still in much better shape than most women 40+ years younger.
Also, confidence helps.
Anonymous wrote:I’m over 50 so probably a 2.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Ugh.
In my 20’s, NYC 8.5 (with a little effort)
Now, like…4. A DC 4.
6.5, 7 with time, time and more effort.
So tired, don’t sleep enough
Survive on caffeine, dehydrated and dry skin
Former wash-n-wear hair just looks terrible most of the time
Hyperpigmentation
Children > self-care
Clothes are all old and out of date. Size fluctuates, don’t understand my new body type or how to dress it.
And I’m not even 45+ yet, which seems to be when things really hit the fan for people.
In terms of self-selection, won’t a lot of the people on here recognize that they could use some help? A genetically-gifted 10 who has always been a 10 has no use for this forum!
This forum has some good tips!
I was high up on the scale in my 20s -- got scouted by a modeling agent, told by several people including one of my college professors that I was the most beautiful person he had ever seen, etc...
But when I had kids (age 32) oh my goodness. I looked so disheveled. I think I stopped combing my hair? And would throw on glasses. I stayed the same size and my husband was always very kind, but I knew I wasn't making the same impression.
Now, in my early 40s, I started working more and using good skin care products and I think I actually look better than I did 5 years ago. And, I picked up an eyeliner trick on this very forum and whenever I used it, men shout at me from their car windows again, and men I know get all giggly when we chat. It's the one about how to subtley line your waterline. It really freaking works. So that's why I come here occasionally!

Anonymous wrote:4. have been compared to SJP. I'm in good shape and stylish at least.
Anonymous wrote:Ugh.
In my 20’s, NYC 8.5 (with a little effort)
Now, like…4. A DC 4.
6.5, 7 with time, time and more effort.
So tired, don’t sleep enough
Survive on caffeine, dehydrated and dry skin
Former wash-n-wear hair just looks terrible most of the time
Hyperpigmentation
Children > self-care
Clothes are all old and out of date. Size fluctuates, don’t understand my new body type or how to dress it.
And I’m not even 45+ yet, which seems to be when things really hit the fan for people.
In terms of self-selection, won’t a lot of the people on here recognize that they could use some help? A genetically-gifted 10 who has always been a 10 has no use for this forum!
Anonymous wrote:Taking this question straight from the money forum today. What do you say, ladies?
Anonymous wrote:Taking this question straight from the money forum today. What do you say, ladies?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Latinos would rate me 9, all other men 6.
+1
Me.
Dh loves me and that’s all that matters
I get some deductions for no make up, bad hair, muffin top, old lady clothes, sweatpants and bad skin. Also I’m looking even more poor than usual due to a recent scar. Solid 3 or 4.
I am Latina and in my case it will be black and Latinos. They will rate me a 9; however, white men didn’t even look at me in my 20s.
Blacks and Latinos love all women shapes sizes etc. I do get white guys staring and flirting in my 30s and 40s when I am more in shape.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Latinos would rate me 9, all other men 6.
+1
Me.
Dh loves me and that’s all that matters
I get some deductions for no make up, bad hair, muffin top, old lady clothes, sweatpants and bad skin. Also I’m looking even more poor than usual due to a recent scar. Solid 3 or 4.
I am Latina and in my case it will be black and Latinos. They will rate me a 9; however, white men didn’t even look at me in my 20s.
Blacks and Latinos love all women shapes sizes etc. I do get white guys staring and flirting in my 30s and 40s when I am more in shape.