+1 to that.

I'd add; if you're talking about getting your first serious bike, it might be time to go for your first serious bike fit.

My wife and I are having the same conversation.

Given a sheer lack of female input in general, I'd love to hear your input here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/recreational-family/1151257-ladies-new-bike-wife.html

here are some of the links for (pretty cool) bikes designed for women mentioned in the thread above:
https://www.liv-cycling.com/us
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/collections/womens-bikes/c/B504/