Here I am, firmly in my 40s, navigating life surrounded by teenagers, and I’m done with the unsolicited advice from those who barely know what adulthood entails. Recently, I stumbled upon yet another online article titled “Things Women Should Avoid After 30.” One of the so-called rules? No more big hoop earrings.
My reaction? A loud, unapologetic “No way!” Seriously, who decided that after a certain age, women have to adhere to a rigid dress code? I’ve cherished hoop earrings for as long as I can remember, and I just bought myself a pair of stunning, shoulder-grazing silver hoops. My inner free spirit deserves to shine, complete with earrings, bangles, and all.
Yet, here comes someone who thinks they possess the wisdom to dictate my wardrobe choices because I’ve crossed the age threshold? Absolutely not. I’m fed up with being lectured by those with little life experience.
If anything, reaching my 40s has empowered me to dismiss societal norms. I got my first tattoo at 40 and dyed my hair teal this year. And you know what? It looks awesome. My favorite footwear? My trusty Doc Martens. I dare any young person, likely younger than some of my favorite clothes, to suggest I shouldn’t wear them.
You know what women really shouldn’t do after 30? They shouldn’t police other women’s choices. They shouldn’t accept the unrealistic standards imposed on them by society. They shouldn’t suppress their true selves to conform to arbitrary expectations. They shouldn’t listen to anyone who declares, “You can’t do that.” We cannot allow the judgment of those less experienced than us to dictate how we live our lives.
How are we to inspire our daughters to chase their dreams if we succumb to the whims of internet trolls dictating what we can wear after 30? No thanks. I reject your standards on how women should present themselves once they hit a certain age. I’ve never been one to cave to peer pressure, and that has only intensified as I’ve gotten older.
Listen up, young ones: You’re not in a position to instruct me on how to live. Survive to my age, and then you can create your own rules. Until then, I’ll wear whatever length skirt I choose, paired with my favorite Converse sneakers.
And just for the record, the most enthusiastic compliments on my teal hair come from women under 30. Even they aren’t buying into this nonsense.
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In summary, let’s celebrate our individuality and reject the outdated norms that attempt to confine us. Embrace who you are, regardless of age, and ignore the noise from those who haven’t yet walked the path we have.