Hey there, young adults! I’ve officially crossed into my 40s, and I’m surrounded by teens. Honestly, I’m fed up with the internet’s younger crowd trying to dictate my choices.
Recently, I stumbled upon yet another article titled “Things Women Should Avoid After 30.” One of the ridiculous suggestions? Ditching big hoop earrings. My immediate reaction? A strong gesture aimed right at my screen.
Really? Who are you to tell me I’m “too old” for hoop earrings? I’ve adored them my whole life! In fact, I just treated myself to a fabulous pair of oversized silver hoops that brush my shoulders. My inner free spirit is alive and well, channeling a bohemian vibe complete with earrings and bangles.
Yet here comes some twenty-something trying to impose rules on my wardrobe because of my age? Absolutely not!
As I embrace this so-called “old” age, I find I care less and less about what society deems appropriate for me. I got my first tattoo at 40 and dyed my hair teal this year—it looks amazing, by the way. My go-to footwear? My trusty Doc Martens. I dare any young person online to tell me I can’t rock them anymore.
What women should really avoid after their 30s is allowing others to dictate their choices. We shouldn’t accept the nonsense passed down from younger generations. We shouldn’t stifle our true selves just to fit narrow societal expectations. And we certainly shouldn’t let strangers with less life experience intimidate us.
How can we inspire our daughters to be whoever they want to be if we buckle under the pressure from internet toddlers telling us we should stop wearing hoop earrings after turning 30? Nope, I reject that narrative. I refuse to conform to some arbitrary standards of how women over 30 should dress, act, or style themselves.
Listen, young ones: you’re not in a position to dictate my choices. Live a little longer, then you can set your own rules. In the meantime, I’ll wear whatever makes me happy, including my favorite skirts paired with old Converse sneakers.
And guess what? The most enthusiastic compliments about my teal hair come from women under 30. Even they see through the nonsense.
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Summary
Embracing personal style and choices while rejecting societal pressures is essential for women of all ages. Don’t let anyone dictate what you can or cannot wear based on arbitrary age standards.