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Both personal attributes have both genetic and environmental impacts. Also looks will inevitably fade with age. However there are still some very attractive older people (Jennifer Anniston & Brad Pitt defied Father Time for a long time).

But would it be tougher for a woman who is 50lbs overweight to get fit & lean? Or is it tougher for a naturally introverted and shy man to learn to be outgoing, funny and confident?

Obvious that is stereotyped for what is most attractive for each gender. Women can always improve their personalities and men can improve their physiques to be more attractive.

But in my bias opinion personality is tougher to change. Because it’s not a hard science like physical fitness. Obvious physical fitness is impacted by genetics, age and engrained eating habits. But any determined man or woman can make major improvements with changes in diet and hard exercise.

Personality change requires constant attention of your thought patterns, quick thinking responses to people, eye contact, verbal timing, tone of voice. Also your very appearance (young/old, high/low voice tone, gender, physique) in itself can impact how your personality comes across. It also requires psychological bravery/judgment on whether you need a confrontation vs. resisting saying/doing something stupid.
in my opinion personality it tougher to change. Certain occupations (military), sports and activities (theatre/improv) can influence it. But it pretty much set early in life and impacted genetically.