Why French women do not fade into 40 or 50

Age in a woman's life It's very important. It often becomes a breeding ground for prejudices and complexes. If you're over 50, you're not writing. In fact, what matters is the perception of your age, not the actual numbers. The French believe that life after 45 is just beginning. And enjoy it fully, at 50, at 80.



American Rebecca Plantier wrote a book about how French women manage to live to the fullest at any age. It's called it Lessons from Beautiful Ageing: The Secrets of French Women. The writer lived in Paris for a while and watched the local ladies of mature age. She told how they manage to live beautifully and not be afraid of age-related changes. In this article, we summarize the main principles described in this wonderful book.



In her book, Rebecca writes that on the streets of Paris she was constantly surprised by the number of well-groomed and well-dressed women who are over 50. Women in France wear short skirts and look very harmonious in them. Even if their skin isn't perfect. The writer states that French women are not afraid of age. And they're not trying to hide it. Their secret is not money and status, but the ability to fill their lives with pleasure.



After 40 French women do not give up physical activity in any case. Cycling, tennis, jogging, Scandinavian walking - it's useful at any age. In winter, the French ski, and in summer go to the mountains with the whole family. Even on vacation, they prefer to go where they need to do something, rather than lying passively on the beach. However, Rebecca writes that French women do not exhaust themselves with serious sports, unlike fanatical American women.



Healthy humor and the ability to laugh at yourself help French women normalize And not to be horrified by how fast time flies. Rebecca writes that in other languages there are not so many jokes and proverbs about maturity. In France, the age of 40-50 is considered a period of new opportunities.

When children grow up and require less attention, French women devote more time to themselves. Spend more money on personal pleasures and expensive things, allow themselves a vacation without a family. A 40-year-old Frenchwoman won’t be bothered by the fact that she spent on shoes and didn’t buy a new phone for her teenage son. They have a different principle: if you want a new phone, earn it yourself. In fact, Sitting with grandchildren in France is not accepted. Grandmas don't work here as free babysitters.



Between quantity and sophistication, French women choose the second. Rebekah notices they're at all very little. And with age, when finances allow, more and more value the process and taste. They often dine in cozy restaurants, enjoying mini-portions and good wine in the company of friends. On diets, French women do not sit, but remain in shape due to their sense of proportion.

Carefully selected wardrobe With age in the wardrobe of French women clothes become less because they start value quality, not quantity. Just like with food. A French woman would rather buy one expensive silk dress than three cheap ones. Even not very rich ladies allow themselves branded things made of good materials, expensive shoes and accessories. All this forms the most elegant style of mature ladies that visitors admire.



© Freepik The correct perception of age French women are calm about age and wrinkles. Rebecca Plantier notes that the obvious facelift with Botox is not in their favor. Unlike American women who are obsessed with the pursuit of youth. Moreover, French women believe that at a certain age, the absence of wrinkles in a woman is more a sign of psychological problems than a reason for envy. To maintain the health of the skin, French women prefer mild cosmetic procedures.

French women choose an active social life instead of TV meetings with peers, travel, festivals, exhibitions. Children have grown up, life is arranged - finally a woman is not tied to the house. Active social life is always fueled by self-care: hairstyle, manicure, elegant outfit. And, of course, high-quality shoes with low heels. French women appreciate comfort.



© Freepik Wear what you like French women even at 50 completely calmly wear skirts above the knee and narrowed jeans. There is no “ageless clothing.” Mother and daughter often buy clothes of the same style. It is clear that by the age of 40, taste and financial capabilities change, often prefer the classic style. But in no other country have so many women aged 45-65 in neat little dresses and tight jeans.



This is how French women stay young at heart. Lessons from Beautiful Ageing: The Secrets of French Women age It should not be an obstacle and a reason for refusing pleasure. What do you think?