Last Fall, I played with the idea of having long hair one more time. By the time it started to get hot and muggy in May, CHOP CHOP it all came off! Couldn't stand it on my neck. Plus, bless her _:-(_ my stylist says long hair tends to draw your features down when you get older.
However, I may not have the face for long hair but, this is for bkb, some women can really wear really long hair and look great! And, as you said, who cares? If you like it, go for it, girl!