At age 76, Candace Cima is changing the rules of fashion and questioning old ideas about what women should wear. As a well-known fashion icon and grandmother to eleven kids, she wants to encourage women to love their looks, flaws and all.
A recent picture of Cima wearing a mini dress without sleeves got both good and bad reviews. Many people liked how confident and stylish she was, but some didn’t like how she looked and said she was too old to show skin.
Without giving up, Cima stays true to her beliefs. “I’m proud of my body, wrinkles and all,” she adds. “Why should I hide my skin just because of my age?”
Cima became a fashion influencer in 2019 because she wanted to see more older women working in the fashion business. She saw that women were taught to cover up as they got older, which kept old ideas alive.
Cima says, “It’s time to change the way we think.” “Getting older is a beautiful part of life.” We should be proud of our knowledge, experience, and uniqueness.
Even though there are trolls, Cima focuses on teaching the younger people who follow her. She says, “Aging is a privilege.” “Embrace your wisdom, and don’t let society dictate how you should look or feel.”
Cima’s message, “A New Era of Self-Acceptance,” speaks to women of all ages.
Candy Cima is changing what it means to be a woman in her 70s by showing off her style and confidence with pride. Her steadfast acceptance of herself motivates younger people to reject age stereotypes and enjoy their own unique beauty.
As Cima’s power grows, so does her effect. She shows that fashion never goes out of style and that all women, no matter what age, should be able to shine.
