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When I turn 80

qualitygal — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:34:02 GMT

In a few years, Lord willing, I'll hit 80. As a present to myself, I will go braless at the house. My mind has left the building.

If you're having a milestone birthday (one that ends in zero) 60, 70, 80 etc., what present have you given to yourself? This will be a real, turning over a new stone. LOL

Re: When I turn 80

AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:41:14 GMT

@qualitygal

That sounds very sensible - LOL! I hit 70 two years ago. Still can't believe it! Anyway, I usually don't wear a bra at home unless I am going to be doing yard work which is only in the warm winter months, or going out to do something or be somewhere. Also, now that I am retired, I am usually in my p.j.s if I am just going to be home all day. I am more comfortable that way, so why not? Also, I no longer wear makeup unless I am going to be doing things outside the home. I figure it this way --- I spent my whole ife doing my hair, wearing makeup, dressing as well as I could with everything matching --- so, now I'm just going to go pretty much natural when I'm home! As for turning 80?? Well, I'm not going to go there as I have no idea what will happen by then!

Re: When I turn 80

qualitygal — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:44:52 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@qualitygal

That sounds very sensible - LOL! I hit 70 two years ago. Still can't believe it! Anyway, I usually don't wear a bra at home unless I am going to be doing yard work which is only in the warm winter months, or going out to do something or be somewhere. Also, now that I am retired, I am usually in my p.j.s if I am just going to be home all day. I am more comfortable that way, so why not? Also, I no longer wear makeup unless I am going to be doing things outside the home. I figure it this way --- I spent my whole ife doing my hair, wearing makeup, dressing as well as I could with everything matching --- so, now I'm just going to go pretty much natural when I'm home! As for turning 80?? Well, I'm not going to go there as I have no idea what will happen by then!

You know, the all day pj's can be my #2 on that list! LOL Good idea. I'd love that.

Re: When I turn 80

AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:46:13 GMT

@qualitygal

A lot of the ones I have look like lounging sets so if I really wanted to be more presentable in a hurry, I could just throw on a bra! LOL!!!!

Re: When I turn 80

Ainhisg — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:46:58 GMT

Same as @AngelPuppy1 . I'm 61 and was blessed to be able to retire at 47. Even while working though, at home? No makeup, no bra, and certainly no laborious fixing of my hair! No kids, and only my husband at home, so why not? Can't imagine waiting until 80 to not wear a bra in the house! Life's short; stop wearing a bra in the house now!

Re: When I turn 80

AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:48:00 GMT

@Ainhisg

My mantra --- Be comfortable!!!!

Re: When I turn 80

Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:08:31 GMT

Haven't turned 80,yet,but haven't worn a bra in the house for a long time.

Re: When I turn 80

cheriere — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:12:14 GMT

No bra here either...unless people are coming over lol

Re: When I turn 80

Winkk — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:17:35 GMT

I'm going to be 80 in January. I haven't even thought about what I'm giving myself. I have no intentions of not wearing makeup or a bra. I like to look nice every day no matter what I'm doing. My clothes (and bra) are comfortable so there is no reason not to wear them. Actually, I'm more uncomfortable w/o a bra.

I would like to be thought of as that 80 year old who looks good and takes care of herself.

Re: When I turn 80

millieshops — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:22:27 GMT

In my 80's, but I wear a bra except when I'm showering. I'm more comfortable with than without, but I choose what bra I wear depending upon what's happening in the day. I have 3 categories - new well-engineered wireless when I need good support, older comfortable wireless for days at home, and a couple of quite old wireless from my really overweight days that I wear to bed.

No way could I have predicted a decade or two ago that I'd be living my 80's as I am. Just think of everything that has occurred in the US and the world since 2000 and add over 20+ years to my body. My advice is to plan for life to take unexpected twists and turns and find a way to dance through the inevitable storms instead of waiting for the storm to end. (Last part from a sign in a doctor's office)

Re: When I turn 80

Desertdi — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:42:44 GMT

I don't wanna look like my own GRANDMA !!!!

Re: When I turn 80

gizmogal — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:04:23 GMT

Big news: milestone birthdays aren't just the ones that end in 0, like 50,60,70,80. I turned 75 a few months ago. I considered it as much a milestone as when I turned 65, which I thought of as a milestone.

I don't wait a decade to acknowledge the big ones. I especially recognize the birthdays that end in 5 as well as those of 0. In between, birthdays are just, uh, birthdays. Milestones are on the 5's and 0's. For me, anyway.

Re: When I turn 80

Zwervend — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:25:58 GMT

I will celebrate my 65th birthday in a couple of months.

I'm giving myself an aft facing balcony suite on a Hawaiian cruise.

Re: When I turn 80

CalminHeart — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:29:52 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
In a few years, Lord willing, I'll hit 80. As a present to myself, I will go braless at the house. My mind has left the building.

If you're having a milestone birthday (one that ends in zero) 60, 70, 80 etc., what present have you given to yourself? This will be a real, turning over a new stone. LOL

I like your attitude. I'm hitting a big 0 soon and it's a little scary. I see Mom in the mirror. My body tells me I'm old but my head says I'm still 35.

This year has been the roughest - too many losses and tragedies. I should expect these given my age but they are never easy. I keep trying to find the good in things and the best way is helping others.

However, I still plan to mow, plow snow, garden, donate time to charities, work with refugees, read, have a great social life, play with and walk the best dog ever, participate in politics, etc etc..

Re: When I turn 80

meallen616 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:31:45 GMT

@qualitygal,

I do that now sometimes and I'm 72!

Re: When I turn 80

Shem — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:06:19 GMT

I just turned 70 last month and my gift to myself was suppose to be a new sports car. Can not find one to buy. I guess because of the strike, but I keep looking!

Also, I get to collect my own SS. YAY!!!

Re: When I turn 80

PhilaLady1 — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:07:19 GMT

@qualitygal

Happy early birthday! This is amusing to me. I'll be 66 in a few months. Since I retired, I only wear a bra when I need to go out somewhere. I thought that I was alone. Yay!

Re: When I turn 80

KBEANS — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:15:56 GMT

Do it! I can't.

I feel uncomfortable flippin' and floppin' around. I am large chested. I think I was born wearing playtex! Now I wear Wacoal. 😝

Re: When I turn 80

cheriere — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:36:35 GMT

It's hard for me to find bras that come with a 32 band size. I've found several I've picked up from Victorias Secret, but I really wish the Q would offer some. I can't believe Breezies doesn't. I've heard people say to just go up one band size & down a cup size, but that doesn't work at all for me. It's very ill fitted.

Re: When I turn 80

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:50:51 GMT

I work from home, but still get fully dressed daily - including a bra. No makeup though.