Women feel invisible at a shockingly low age study reveals why they blame fashion

They’re not feeling seen while strutting their stuff on the scene. Invisibility — it’s the curse of being a wannabe glamor gal in her mid-30s or older, per a new study that found the fashion world makes women feel “invisible” by age 36. “This research sheds light on the challenges many women face as they age, including feeling overlooked in various areas of life,” Simon Barnett, director of age-inclusive clothes retailer Klass, said in a statement. The UK-based imprint commissioned a survey via OnePoll to find that 75% of women feel mainstream designers and outlets prioritize younger demographics, leaving older ladies feeling underserved, overlooked and unacknowledged. “It’s clear that societal attitudes toward aging — particularly for women — play a significant role in these experiences,” said Barnett. “It’s a shame to see that a recent phenomenon called ‘Invisible Women Syndrome’ does seem to exist.”It’s a phenomenon whereby women of a certain age are “dismissed or devalued in some way,” says psychologist Kirstin Bouse.And Gen Z girls as young as 18 are already beginning to dread the age-related snub, fearing that society will automatically deem them “unattractive hags” by their 30th birthdays. But the not-so-hot shunning inspired New York couturier Batsheva Hay, 42, to debut a clothing line geared towards celebrating the members of her gender in all phases of life. “I feel like as I’m growing and evolving, the fashion industry isn’t necessarily loving women who are aging,” she previously told The Post, adding that being shut out by style tastemakers gave her the space to create her own lane. “One of the things about being forgotten or invisible is that you can also just do whatever you want,” said Hay, who only cast models over age 40, including actress Molly Ringwald, in her 2024 New York Fashion Week show last February.“And, so, it’s kind of fun, actually.”Unfortunately, the average belle ov...