How we age?

[Diana Bain]

As men we have been told by wife's, girlfriend's that we age gracefully...may'be it's that "touch of gray." But as an older woman how do you feel? Six month's shy of 60, I feel pretty damn good...you?

[Kathi Lake]

At 6 months shy of 50, I feel pretty darned good!

:)

Kathi

[Jeannie]

I am 61 and will turn 62 in about 4 months (can't wait to draw Social Security more money more clothes) and I feel fantastic. I retired from the Army in 2010 at 60 and have been having a ball. I dress when I want to and to me that is just outta sight. I feel ( think of Billy Crystal and Fernando) marvarous)!

[noeleena]

Hi,

Be 65 in aug comeing, & i dont think iv changed facial wise that much in the last 6 years, & going back some 20 not a lot different, though how would i know ,

Jos tells me i have better skin than she has age 60. its olive so may be where i lack i make up in other ways very few lines & quite smooth for being out side most of my life im better looking than many of the guys i know,who have abused them selfs over time & are younger,
though you have to remember in many ways its worked pretty good, my change in hormones & how mine worked, has been someting thats given me an edge that some women would like as they have aged i may not have it in all ways yet i have some benifits that have been pretty neat, so sometimes being a mix of male & female seems to work well.

...noeleena...

[Delila]

As men we have been told by wife's, girlfriend's that we age gracefully...may'be it's that "touch of gray." But as an older woman how do you feel? Six month's shy of 60, I feel pretty damn good...you?

Just passed 31 and I feel awful. Not a health thing but those creeping gray hairs just make me feel old.

[LisaMallon]

I don't want to age gracefully, I want to age disgracefully :battingeyelashes:

[Kaz]

I must admit that ageing is a b***h! The problem I have is that my skin feels great and I 'feel' fabulous in myself, but my face seems to be dropping to bits! Nightmare!

So who I am inside and what I see in the mirror are very different things! Fortunately, make-up and some OK lighting in a few photos convince me that I am who I think I am!

[Sam-antha]

At a month short of 83 I feel, as most of us do, damty good. Face a bit more droopy and my back much less bendy which also goes for one of my knees. The face can be sorted, but I do not yet think about sticks.
Mentally I feel as was, except that the lack of sunshine, temperature ( now 16 degrees and standard fare this year). That and an excess of rain has cut out swimming, the watr being too colde and the rivers too high.
Samm

[sissystephanie]

In May I turned 80, and I feel pretty darn good considering my age. When my dear wife passed away 7 years ago, my 2 children told me that I had to live to 100 so I could be the oldest in the family ever. Have a ways to go!!

[Mollyanne]

I'm pushin'70 and not exactly very happy about it. Yes, I'm still strong and vibrant but there are some things that aren't the same. for example: "Now it takes me all night to do when it took me to do all night" Another thing, I've put on "a few pounds" since retiring and can't seem to get them off. My clothes are tighter(ugh ugh) or don't fit at all!!!!!! Oh well, I guess I should just roll over and GO SHOPPING, SHOPPING AND SHOPPING!!!!!!!

Molly

[Kate Simmons]

Things seem to change body wise but I tend to compensate ( just turned 65 this month). Since the early 70's I've taken tons of anti-oxidants based on Durk Pearson's book. Seems to keep things at bay. I figure if I HAVE to be here, I want to be in decent shape. I'm ready to go any time but received a mandate to stay until my work here is done during a NDE (near death experience) in the Spring of 2005. What has been accomplished in a positive sense since then simply boggles my mind.:)

[Mistybtm]

I am A little less than 6months away from 50 and I feel great.

[daviolin]

64 here. I feel great. Being retired is a plus. I also think I look better as a woman now, than I did when I was young. No picture to evaluate of my younger years. But my memory of the past is still vivid. Daviolin

[Trish]

I'll be 64 in two weeks. I still feel good, except for some joint pain.

[Kate Simmons]

Just a sideline to this. I recently found an old VHS tape I did in the 1980's over 30 years ago of myself dancing to songs en femme. To be perfectly honest, I think I look better these days due to honing my femme skills over the years and taking care of myself. Evidently, I age very well as a woman.:battingeyelashes::)

[Marleena]

Well Diana none of us like getting older. I'm 58 but when in girl mode I can knock quite a few years off that. So, not so bad,:)

[Renee W]

The great thing about being a crossdresser is that I can make that "touch of gray" (ok, I admit, more than a touch, more like salt n pepper) go away in just seconds by putting on a wig and having my youthful color again. So. when I CD, it is almost like the fountain of youth, between the makeup and the wig, I shave years off my appearance.

[debbeelee1]

I'm fighting old age as hard as I can! I think the key is to stay healthy and minimize the stress in my life! Crossdressing does make me feel younger and good about myself!

[Cheryl T]

I feel super for my age. My wife tells me I look about 45 which is right where I want to be. I'm a little past that now, but hey, it's all about attitude.

[Karren H]

I just turned 60 and im not aging gracefully at all.... new wrinkles every week...... but thanks to L'oreal Preference im not getting grey....

[Mistybtm]

I just turned 60 and im not aging gracefully at all.... new wrinkles every week...... but thanks to L'oreal Preference im not getting grey....

WOW I would have guessed late 30 you look great.

[Karren H]

WOW I would have guessed late 30 you look great.

all that ice hockey! lol and thanks .... your too sweet....

[Leslie Langford]

I must admit that ageing is a b***h! The problem I have is that my skin feels great and I 'feel' fabulous in myself, but my face seems to be dropping to bits! Nightmare!

So who I am inside and what I see in the mirror are very different things! Fortunately, make-up and some OK lighting in a few photos convince me that I am who I think I am!

That's why God invented medical tape strategically placed under the hairline (along with spirit gum adhesive) to help pull those sagging jowls back into place ;).

[AKKaren]

:battingeyelashes:I turn 55 this year. I seem to be holding up ok for an old fart..LOL...dressing age appropriate is hard as so many women seem to give up at this time of their lives for one reason or another. I spent a whole day at a huge mall in Portland, Oregon yesterday observing women my age and older and really noticed this. Once in a while though you see these amazing confidant women that just dazzle you!
My face is what has aged the most the last few years...I definitely have an old man's look about me now...sigh...:D

[kimdl93]

I feel pretty good at (lets just say I'm in my very late 40's) but when I see pictures at 20, oh how I wish I had that skin and that body.

[EllieOPKS]

Just passed 31 and I feel awful. Not a health thing but those creeping gray hairs just make me feel old.

I started turning grey at a young age. I used to hate the grey hair until the others started falling out. I suggest you try and be as smart as most women and not dumb like me. Since those grey hairs are starting to show, start fighting back with some color. I wish I had done that years ago.

[bobbie c]

60 here and i feel better then i ever have...my brain is the issue..lol....but heck i am enjoying life totally....and karen,you look great!..it's all attitude..

[Lorileah]

I feel 40. Of course when I was 40 I felt 45 so that is an improvement, right?

Really I am mentally not aging at all (except the forgetting part). I am mentally not aging at all. Did I say that already?
I can still pull of looking younger as long as I don't have to stand or walk. I do pretty well looking 40 when I am sitting in a dark corner

[kimdl93]

Just passed 31 and I feel awful. Not a health thing but those creeping gray hairs just make me feel old.

someone just past 31 and a few gray hairs should not feel old. Missing cartilage, hearing loss, presbyopia (sp), arthritis, those will make you feel old.

[Lorileah]

and besides they invented wax and razors for grey hair.

[Foxglove]

As men we have been told by wife's, girlfriend's that we age gracefully...may'be it's that "touch of gray."

With all due respect to women, they say a lot of things, and they're not right about all of them. If it were only a "touch of gray", it might be graceful. Baldness is something else. If they themselves suffered more often from that, they might change their views.

I remember when I hit 35 and I simply couldn't run any more. The legs just wouldn't do it. The last couple of times I visited my dad, he asked me to help him carry some stuff that I could carry easily on my own, and which he could have carried with one hand when he was in his prime. I have some photos of him when he was in his late 20's, and when I look him now in his 80's, it's hard to see anything graceful there.

Women really shouldn't tell men what it's like for a man to grow old, to slowly be losing his hair, his strength and his health.

Anyway, I feel fine. And what I love about dressing is that as a middle-aged woman, I feel elegant. I don't know if I look elegant, but that's the way I feel. Sure, I envy the young girls, but what I've got isn't so bad.

Best wishes, Annabelle

[Teri Ray]

MMM I am 58 and feel it when in drab. Dressed I am 40 and feeling younger.

[PretzelGirl]

someone just past 31 and a few gray hairs should not feel old. Missing cartilage, hearing loss, presbyopia (sp), arthritis, those will make you feel old.

Ugh! Three out of four. Now I feel older. :heehee:

[Rebeccarabbit]

To be honest at 45 I am grey well salt and pepper and a little tired, however I am pleased to say that my SO looks fabulous and stunning

[teri222]

Karen, I think you look great. I turned 67 this past March. Retired for over two years now and feel good.
I must admit I feel better in "femm" than I do in "drab". As a man I feel I look old and tired. When I'm
"dressed" and out with the gurls I feel I look younger, feel younger, and much more relaxed.

[ArleneRaquel]

Less than six months shy of 65 here and feeling great.

[Lynn Marie]

A year shy of 70. In drab, I can usually pass for 59. En femme, I can get late 40's. Amazing what you can do with a little paint and plastic hair! Damn turkey neck trips me up though. I'm really happy to be here. The very best time of my life.

[Sally24]

That's why God invented medical tape strategically placed under the hairline (along with spirit gum adhesive) to help pull those sagging jowls back into place ;).

I'm with you there!

I'll be 58 shortly and I think I look in my 40's when dressed. Avoid that sun like a vampire and use plenty of moisturisers!

[xcdmargo]

Turned 60 in February and still going strong. Well my body isn't quite up to snuff but I'm doing fine. My hair is all my own and shoulder length, I have highlights in it which I love. I too pass for a much younger person when dressed. And I feel younger when dressed

margo