I cleanse and use vitamin E oil on my face daily. At 50, I certianly don't look like the kind of woman I would like to look like. But I do my best.
I cleanse and use vitamin E oil on my face daily. At 50, I certianly don't look like the kind of woman I would like to look like. But I do my best.
I'm already "older", much "older", but still like to dress as if I were still young. I used to worry that in a few years, when I reached, say 60, I wouldn't be able to dress in the girly way I enjoyed so much. Sixty came and went, and nothing changed with my dressing. But lately, I look at pictures of attractive senior ladies and think...I sure wouldn't mind dressing and looking like them...
Mitzi
I worry about it. I'm definitely not getting any prettier as time goes on.
Hail Satin!
I think older CD's for the most part pass better mostly. OH, I'm 55 and I think I do ok! LOL
Haley P. Kemp
getting old ain't for sissies
Danielle My Love
We all have to face that problem but as I always say
"It's better to deal with an established firm"
Abby
[SIZE=4]It's not the pits as it's much easier to pass if you dress your age, and I don't mean like an old fogey. I'm 64 in July and if I knew then what I know now I would have been out of the closet a lot sooner. [/SIZE]Originally Posted by Donna tv
Thanks for that positive view. I'm just a few years behind you and posts like yours make me feel a bit better. One issue I have is that I want to look in the mirror and still see a hot young lady looking back at me. I guess that many GGs have the same problem. I just helped my wife dye her hair and she is over the moon now that her gray is gone
Nah.....Age does not bother me. It is just a fact of life. Your attitude has alot to do with how you handle it. I dress for me anyway. I couldn't pass when I was 19 and I sure can't do it at 59 unless I wanted to hang out as Mrs Doubtfire. But thats just not Suanne. One thing about my age. I have become a lot wiser in the way I treat Suanne. She likes her privacy, is still very shy at times and does not like it when she has to stay in the box very long. When she comes out to play she makes the most of it and really does enjoy herself. So...when the time does come she doen't pitch a fit when I put her back in the box. We both can cope with everyday life a little better.
I don't worry too much about getting old because I'm already there. Age is only a number and I feel much younger than I really am. Its only been the past 10 years that I started taking care of my skin by using sunscreen and moisturizers. That was after a bout with facial skin cancer, a result of too much sun over a lifetime. Most people guess my age at least 10 years younger than my actual age, so that's not too bad. My biggest concern now is covering the gray hair, thanks to L'Oreal that's possible.
Kim
with age its getting better not older
I was fairly fortunate in the fact that I inherited my mothers oily skin. (when young, had to fight the pimples, but now, the oily skin has eased the aging process ) I'm close to being 60 and don't look my age. How ever my g/f say's that I should start taking care of myself in the skin area. She took me down to the local Penny's department store and bought me what she felt I should start using. I live with her part time. Three or four days a week. So now I have a small collection at both her house and mine. It's neat, because she showed me how and when to use it all. I especially love the smell of everything too. I told her that I would like to start ordering from the Avon lady. She thought that was a great idea.
I've noticed that the older CD seem to pass easier also. Which means I'll pass when I'm about 80, lol. I'm not so worried about the age but I do use the skin care items for my face. I've found that makeup goes on easier and looks better when you're not covered in construction man black heads and pores the size of a....well you know what I mean, lol.
Except for when I get up in the morning, I still look pretty young for my age. Most people misjudge me by about ten years. Lucky me, I guess. When I was is my 20s I was always carded at the bars, even when buying milk I was asked for ID! When en femme I look even younger, not sure if it is the make-up or just my good looks! I don't do anything like use creams, etc. I hate oily stuff on me.
What worries me most is getting heavier. It's started to happen already. I tried on a gown I used to be able to wear, and I couldn't get the zipper up.
Well, there's that, and we get heavier in male ways. But Aileen, I think you're well positioned to arrest the process....quite slim.
"Inside of every old person is a young person wondering what the hell happened."
"The best thing about the MBasic that comes with the Kaypro is that it allows variable names longer than two characters."
Hi All:
I've found that if you want to least look like a GG, you need to think like a GG, at very least in the area of facial care.
I started dressing at the age of 53 (very late bloomer), and discovered I didn't have a clue as to what "skin care" was all about. Dressing actually made me more aware, in a good way, of my daily hygiene habits. So I started reading up about it online and starting taking tips from other cd's and started gaining experience.
I use the womens "Loreal" line of skin care products. It has made a vast change in my facial area (brow area, undereye, cheeks, forehead) and neck area. Man tend to not care about skin or sun protection while GG's most always care about this. So...if you are a serious dresser...then I'd suggest caring for your skin like the GG ladies do. Besides...what can hurt a male from learning good skin care anyway, even if not dressed? If you search the Internet you can find excellent resources for skin care and skin care products. Hope this helps.
Hugs, Dandy
It's never too late to have a good body for crossdressing. Ever since I started I usually bought size 12 to 14 stuff. The turning point to lose weight happened when I bought my first size 16 skirt suit. I didn't like being a size 16 so I used a lot of biking with a LITTLE diet to lose 65 lbs of fat! Went form a size 16 to even being able to fit a size 4. I 've rarely fitted some size 2's, mostly I am a size 6 for a proper fit.
I'm 37 right now, but one time 2 weeks ago a lotto sales clerk did not want to sell me lotto tickets because she thought I was under 18!
People gradually gain weight from mistakes / slight overeating in time. A long distance bike ride > 38 miles is enough to keep it in check once a week. But not if you overeat too much.
I watch what I eat everyday, because if I get fat again I would not be able to fit in my beautiful skirt suits, schoolgirl outfits, and cheerleader outfits.
I've worked indoors mostly so haven't been exposed to alot of sun except in one area. I drive quite a bit and until recently didn't use much sunscreen. The area of my neck exposed on the left side to sunlight in the car has 3 large wrinkles while the other side of my neck is still pristine (at least for 51!). I now use a high spf sunblock every day on my neck, face, ears, and of course my hands and arms.
And yes, between the makeup and the non-grey wig I've been told I take off at least 10 years when I go from drab to drag.
Yup! I never worried about it before. But now that I accepted myself, stopped purging, and came out to my wife, I find myself worrying a lot about aging! I use most of the moisturizers that my wife uses. Thank god for her!! I have crows feet from all the squinting I've done in my life, which look really bad when the make-up isn't done right. Suddenly, I find myself worried about wrinkles. I suddenly, REALLY appreciate how youthful my face looks, overall. I wonder how long it will last.
ah...oh... um.
Looking old or looking older. I did and do not mind the second one. Dressing helps to remove that change. It helps a lot.
The first one is crunchy. I just found it outfound out recently in someone else's mirror. Schok, more schock in my own mirror. Horror.
I have always looked after myself, kept fit (no gym, just walking , cycling etc)and therefore well aired and in good shape.
Creamed and etc, do that every day when I shave, since I use a moisturiser for shaving cream.
But, the sags do and will start and they are cruel, whether they are on the face or on the body.
I still do not know why they call oldies "wrinklies", (in the UK). "Saggies" would sadly be more apt.
I have stopped the very short term worry period after discovery, probably about two months in all and I accept that I am so, and get on with living. (Not that I have so long to go, but then who has no matter their age.
Last edited by Sam-antha; 03-28-2006 at 11:58 AM.
well my husbend does use moisturizers and sunscoren...so well it makes his skin softer..not sure if he worries bout the ageing thing...
Hi everyone:
The maturity has been a learning curve as most have said in this thread. I like the different styles of dressing that comes to the ageing process. Skirts and dresses have lowerd hems and all that. But then I have found that the ageing process has given me a fuller, rounded bottom, slightly wider hips and the relaxed pecs now afford cleavage.
Like most men, I never worried about the skin ageing or useing sun bloc's or even hand lotion. That on my part was the largest mistake really. I got out the cloth measuring tape the other day. "Talk about a wake up call!" Ok, the decision is made for this mature girl, because a size 20W dress is just not going to cut it.
So the regimin has started for me. The walk, not a poke along but a fast paced is the starter. And the sit ups of course to get the midrif down to something more manageable, then the rest will start to fall back into place. So come on 155 lbs, only 40 more to go! <grin>
I do find that I like dressing to my age <58> very much. THe different out fits seem to hang better, the is just a little more sway to my step and the "swich" "swish" sound is still there when I walk.
The heels are just a little lower these days too, 3 inch max but that is ok.
All in all, I really do like the mature look, I just have to try to learn make up better. <smile>
hugs
kathy
[SIZE=4][SIZE=3]Work toward the betterment of humankind, and you will recieve notariety. Work for the betterment yourself alone and you will only recieve a paycheck.[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Kathy[/SIZE]
I am a tranny granny at 55! I have learnt to look after my skin, cleanse tone and moisturise(lessons from the SO) after shaving. Always wear sun screen on your face. Soften the makeup and dress like a sassy 50 year old something lady that you know you are!
My only regret I cannot manage to wear really high heels anymore. Oh and another thing give beer and smoking the push drink wine spritzers in moderation and remove all the unwanted hair that grows where we don't want it!
Watch what you eat and lose weight and steer clear of polyester frocks!
One of the positives is that your own greying and thinning hair disappears under a beautiful highlighted brown wig!
Lynda x
Of course many of us do. I now always use moisturisers,( different ones for face and body) anti-eyeshadow cream and lip cream after my morning shower and the improvement in my skin is so worthwhile.
Surprisingly, this something my wife knows about and never comments adversely.
...I just had a 29th birthday....for the 15th time!?...
( age 19 would realy be a "stretch" !!)
...a lot to do with attitude ...I think ..
Just Remember,"Wherever You go- There You are ! "
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