things I was told at twenty-something
Don’t wear your lip liner outside the natural line,
it means you’re trying too hard.
If you’re short, never wear horizontal stripes,
vertical maybe, but not too wide.
You must get your colors done,
if you’re a winter you can’t wear yellow.
Older women shouldn’t wear their hair long,
it pulls their face down.
Don’t Never Must Can’t Shouldn’t
Tough love building blocks to my fifty-something almost-satisfied self.
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Dang. Constantly learning the pressures and expectations of women. Thank you for continuing my education.
Beyond relatable. Thank you for creating this! <3
You bold print works well and highlight the finish of your work… You knew that of course, so I fear you might put me in a: I told you so poem…
I enjoyed the bold print all lining up at the end.