76-year-old grandmother ripped apart in comments after modeling sleeveless dress on social media

In a recent post, 76-year-old style influencer Candace Cima faced criticism for modeling a sleeveless midi dress, sparking a conversation about outdated views on age-appropriate fashion. Cima, a grandmother of 11, highlighted a brown knit dress with a sweater, prompting comments like “Form fitting below the waist is not your friend” and “Too old to be showing all that skin.”

Cima, who began her fashion blog in 2019 to address the lack of representation for older women, emphasized the need to challenge traditional beliefs about dressing as one ages. “We don’t need to adhere to these old ideas in a modern world,” she stated.

Responding to critics, Cima proudly asserted, “It’s perfectly appropriate to have wrinkled skin at 76, and I’m not ashamed of it.” She addressed the need to shift perceptions about age, encouraging women to embrace their wisdom and reject societal pressures to cover up.

Despite facing rude remarks, Cima remained undeterred, offering advice to her younger followers: “Aging is great. Everything you have learned your entire life is now there for you. You are now the wisest that you are ever going to be. Embrace it and be proud.” In the face of negativity, Cima’s story underscores the importance of challenging age-related stereotypes and promoting self-acceptance.