Why I Don't Dress to Please Men Anymore

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Why I Don't Dress to Please Men Anymore

1. It's February and I'M FREAKING COLD!

Sexy clothes are thin and tight and short. Lots of body heat is lost that way. Hugging my arms around myself and shivering is not my idea of a good time.

2. I'm No Supermodel

Those short, tight, thin clothes show every lump and bump. Trying to be a sex kitten is pointless. Plus I've got a varicose vein in my thigh (souvenir of pregnancy) that shows when a skirt rides up, so I usually just wear jeans in winter or capris in summer.

3. Guys Don't Dress for Me

Hell, most of the time they don't even bother to shave! I look around the average bar scene and the guys are usually in whatever random t-shirt or sweatshirt they happened to grab. So I just wear a comfy sweater I like, boots or sneakers, and off I go.

4. Guys Complain Women Are Fake

So I'm being real. This is me... wrinkles, lumps, gray hair and all.

5. Full Face Makeup Makes Me Break Out

No matter what brand I try, foundation makes me break out. So there's no point in trying to be fabulous cuz I just have to apply even more makeup to cover the blemishes

6. It's Just Too Expensive

Haircuts, color, manicures, fancy wrinkle creams... I used to do it all and realized I just can't afford it.

Since men don't pay for dates anymore, and I have to buy my own drinks and drive to meet them, I'm not doing all that beauty stuff too. Beer is my beauty regimen!

Why I Don't Dress to Please Men Anymore

7. Men Don't Care

Whether I try to look nice or not, they don't notice. They say I'm just doing it for myself. So if I am, then fine... I won't do it. Trust me, it's a lot less work!

8. I'm Too Old For This Shit

I used to sheath my body in spandex and do my hair and makeup every single time I went out just in case I might happen to meet a guy I wanted to impress.. Now I'd rather not have mascara flakes irritating my contacts or deal with the constriction of Spanx. I just want to be comfortable and enjoy myself.

The bottom line is, men expect women my age to be equals. So I'm being equal. I like myself. If there isn't a man for me, I'm okay with that. If there is a man for me, he'll like me for who I am regardless. It's that simple.

Why I Don't Dress to Please Men Anymore
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