A 76-year-old grandmother faced criticism online after posting a photo of herself wearing a sleeveless midi dress on social media.
Candace Cima, a fashion blogger and grandmother of 11, shared an image of herself in a brown knit dress styled with a sweater. While many followers praised her confidence and style, others left negative comments. Some claimed the dress was “not flattering” or said she was “too old” to show her arms.
Cima said she was surprised by the reaction but not discouraged. She believes many people still hold outdated views about what older women should wear. According to her, wrinkles and aging skin are natural and nothing to hide.
She started her fashion platform in 2019 after noticing that older women were rarely represented in the style industry. Her goal is to challenge the idea that aging means covering up or fading into the background.
Cima encourages women over 50 to dress in ways that make them feel confident, not restricted by old-fashioned rules. She believes aging brings wisdom, strength, and self-awareness.
Her message is simple: growing older should not limit self-expression. Instead of focusing on criticism, she urges women to embrace their age with pride and confidence.