Going grey and not wearing make-up are two other things that used to be really normal and are now frowned upon.
I've been pondering this lately because of the stark differences in two of my female colleagues.
Colleague A:
- over 60
- tall, handsome woman
- short grey hair, well maintained, styled but nothing fussy
- looks strong and fit
- wardrobe is the embodiment of 'fashion comes and goes but style is forever'
Colleague B:
- over 60
- carrying about 25kg too many (by her own admission) and has been paying to see a dietitian each week
- spent an inheritance on a face-lift
- long hair that requires expensive dye jobs, but it's then left to its own - limp and slightly greasy - devices
- is still squeezing into clothes that fit 25kg ago
No, I shouldn't be judging my colleagues on their appearance.
Yes, they can present themselves as they like.
It's just interesting to me that the one who is more focused on maintaining
herself (Colleague A cycles, hikes, eats well) presents better than the one focused on maintaining her
appearance (Colleague B, who sees her dietitian then comes to work with lollies to celebrate).