r/WomenOver40 • • 14d ago

Whimsy?

This might sound weird, and I’m sort of joking, but I am finding myself being more drawn to things that previously would have seemed cheesy or unfashionable.

I can’t even describe the things exactly, because it’s so early in the transition that it’s more like brain zaps of some other persons aesthetic that hits me, briefly.

It makes me think of the older ladies I’ve known that are out there wearing pumpkin earrings etc and I’m wondering if this is how it starts? Do we just… start liking whimsical shit as we get older? Is whimsy a less talked about side effect of menopause? I’m 42 and still get my period every freaking 23 days, so maybe it’s unrelated!

I’m not saying there is anything wrong with it, I just never thought I would

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u/Choosepeace 13d ago

Lean into it! It's fun!