Do you think you've become more or less critical of your appearance as you've got older?

Today is the youngest we are ever going to be; let's make the most of it. Carpe diem.

A lot less fussy about my appearance now at the age of 69 up until 10 years ago everything had to be just right now as long as I am clean and tidy that will do

I'm less critical now.my body has a few scars but I call it wear and tear!
Someone once said you don't like your photo today but in 10 years time you'll think it's ok and I find that's true!
I think I'm ok. I look what I am, a young,old person!

I don't worry about what I look like but am always clean and hair brushed ! All my working life I had sensible , neat hair ...now I just let it go as it pleases, long and wild. I dress casually now, no need to have make up or posh clothes. I don't look too bad, but I have no one living with me to criticise ( quite nice really !)

I used to be really fat! I have been on a diet since I was 18. Yo yo dieter now a size 14 so am happy, well still think I could loose a bit more. I dye my hair, have had teeth implants, put makeup on every day even if just gardening. Never take it of!! Got lots of wrinkles as my face used to be fat ?

me too EH, cleanliness is next to godliness

I have always made sure I look neat and tidy, no food spills, no buttons missing etc. The rest, well, it doesn't really matter - smart if it is required, and casual if not. I have never looked a slob, but that probably owes more to chance than anything else. I get most of my clothes from supermarkets, and that suits me.

I like to be clean, in clean clothes free of any spots and stains and colour coordinated.

As some have said, I care more about how I feel (physical and mental) than looks. That said, I do keep tidy nicely cut hair and use moisturiser. My mother had great skin, but put too much foundation on. I saw her face when she was without foundation in her final days and her skin was still nice, though papery. So I hope I follow and am leaving the slap off... except for touch eclat here and there!

AND... if you want some FUN. Put a hand mirror flat on a table, then stand over it and look down. That's what you will be like in ten or so more years. To cheer yourself up, lay flat on your back and hold the hand mirror above and your face will magically be ten or more years younger!

the law of gravity!

I've never been the shape for elegance but I try for neat, with a bit of oomph when I'm going out. Trousers and pretty tops cover a multitude of sins and I always wear a bit of make-up,otherwise my eyes disappear behind my glasses. I'm lucky to have good skin still but I've lost a lot of my lovely thick hair. What's left I have cut short & spiky and it is a good colour, sparkly silver as opposed to dreary white (at least that's what my hairdresser says).

It is still a shock to see my grandmother (I didn't like her a lot) peering back at me from the mirror though.

Sorry too much drink should be a know in there.

Alternative being death, how do you done it all before have you.

Nobody's ever come back to tell us what its like, so I say bring it on, I'll drink to that

Have always worn eye makeup - if house was afire, would put my eyeliner on. But find I have to take a deep breath before looking in the mirror, and repeat to myself the mantra, "Don't be frightened. It's only me." Aging may suck in some respects, but it's always preferable to the alternative.

I have always made a bit of an effort (make-up, hair et.) Perhaps more so now, even when by myself & at home, the reasoning being that maybe if I don't bother, then the next step might be not bothering to shower, wash my clothes or sit around in pyjamas lall day, - yes, I know I must have some deep seated issues!

I try not to look in wall mirrors or shop fronts, I just can't believe what I see, now ask your self "What does OH see?", it can't be what I see, OH just says I look great.

Miss my long black hair - only black hair I have now is luxuriant moustache! Also my teeth. But find I don't really give a toss what people who don't know me think - most people have already made up their mind as soon as they look at you. No point being critical any more - DH does that for me!

We live in the middle of nowhere so on a day to day basis I'm not too bothered, although I do usually put on a little bit of makeup and comb my hair (you never no wh may call!). I take a bit more care if I go into town, i.e. clean jeans and top.

I take care of how I look... it is more important to moisturise skin etc. as you get older. I adore clothes and dress in a slightly bohemian/hippy Style... hahaha. Buy my clothes on eBay. You should never stop caring about yourself....

Love KatyK's post. She sounds like my type of girl! And I bet she has a good night out.

Less critical but the thinning hair is a niggle. Facial hair on the increase though.
Remember ssking my daughter what she thought of an outfit I was trying on, she said " It's ok for you mother but I wouldn't wear it "
Is honesty the best policy ?

I am fairly vain but luckily my eyesight is gradually getting worse so I can't see the worst rncroachments of time. When I put my glasses on and look at my wrinkles I am appalled and vow to have everything lifted and seen to but then I take the specs off and forget it. My figure is still Ok due to HRT and plenty of exercise and healthy food. The grey hair though...

Oh dearie me.

Thanks KatyK - first laugh of the day!! I'm not too worried about my appearance as long as I am tidy and clean - sometimes too busy (forget) to check my clothes for stains and get annoyed with myself when grandson points them out so I am trying a bit harder to find time for myself. Happy with my hair for the first time in years as my new hairdresser puts in "natural" highlights which are grey instead of blonde and are all over which hides the natural "salt & pepper" ones I have. The grey she uses seems to lift my colour and my face!!!

The other day I tried to go out with the cut-off type of trainer socks on with my Go Walks. Because I was wearing a dress, DD made me take them off. Wonder if I should have stood my ground and insisted on going for comfort over style.

I don't think my attitude has changed at all, except I now realise that if I set foot outside without makeup, the whole world won't actually shriek in horror. Wish I'd realised that a lot sooner. But I suppose it's down to caring less, so probably not a good thing.

Not any more. The world now has to put up with the real me, clean and tidy but comfortable. Usually that means jeans and trainers, or sandals of the sun's out. If anyone doesn't like it then they can look the other way.

Kate wonderful describe you made me laugh!