Beautiful women have always appeared older to me. Even popular girls at school had an air of maturity that basically just came from confidence – or the beauty tips imparted by someone’s older sister. As such, the fact that I’m the same age as a model like Kendall Jenner simply does not compute in my brain. No matter your age, it’s easy to look at someone styled and polished and think “I hope I look like that when I grow up” – even if you’re already there.
Most recently, the model daughter of Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber, has been met with criticism for presenting far older than her 24 years. After a visit to the US Open in a black midi dress and peep-toe heels last week, the comments came thick and fast: “I have to say she looks a lot older than 24,” one person observed. “She looks like she’s old enough to be on one of those The Real Housewives of____ shows,” added another.
