We all have our own opinions, but sometimes it’s best to keep them to ourselves. In today’s world, age should never hinder someone’s ability to express themselves through fashion. However, many people still hold onto outdated notions about what is “appropriate” for older individuals to wear. This is a mindset that urgently needs to change.

Meet Candace Cima, a 76-year-old style influencer and grandmother of 11 grandchildren. Candace recently shared a photo of herself on social media, confidently modeling a sleeveless midi dress paired with a sweater. The post garnered a lot of attention, but unfortunately, not all of it was positive.

“People have such outdated notions about age-appropriate fashion, and that needs to change,” Candace explained in a conversation with TODAY. She has dealt with similar comments before, but this one surprised her.

Despite the negative feedback, Candace firmly believes that it’s perfectly acceptable to embrace wrinkled skin and age gracefully. “It’s perfectly appropriate to have wrinkled skin at 76, and I’m not ashamed of it,” she boldly proclaimed. “Sometimes I want to respond, ‘Should I cover my face too, because I have wrinkles there?’”

Candace, who initiated her fashion blog in 2019, noticed a lack of representation for older women in the fashion industry. This inspired her to create a platform where she could address the unique challenges and triumphs of dressing stylishly as you age.