A 76-year-old woman has faced judgment for not dressing according to age norms.

Unfazed by the criticism, Candace Leslie Cima responded to the negativity by showcasing her flawless figure in a chic black one-piece swimsuit.

Cima remains unbothered by the detractors and continues to prove that women can look beautiful and fashionable at any age.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Candace Leslie Cima is a 76-year-old mother, grandmother, wife, artist, businesswoman, and model. She is known for her blog “Life In My 70s: Aging Is Changing,” where she encourages women to embrace the natural aging process and offers lifestyle and fashion advice.

Cima’s fascination with aging began in her 20s and 30s, driven by the often negative associations surrounding it.

As a businesswoman, she has owned a senior housing community for over 32 years. Her experience with older individuals from diverse backgrounds led her to conclude: “Aging is Changing. We are not our mothers or our grandmothers. We now have the chance to be productive, intelligent, compassionate, [and] stylish women throughout our later years.”

On TikTok, where she has 94,000 followers, Cima is known for her trendy outfits, often considered youthful. Despite facing trolling, she remains undeterred and continues to wear what she loves. In one TikTok video, she responded to a comment suggesting she shouldn’t wear a particular outfit at 60 by proudly stating she was 75 at the time.

In another TikTok video, Cima donned a figure-hugging black one-piece swimsuit while on vacation in Florida, receiving praise from her supporters.

Cima created her TikTok account to challenge negative stereotypes about aging and to empower women of all ages to embrace natural, graceful aging. Despite criticism, she continues to inspire older women and celebrates the positive aspects of aging, such as reduced stress, acceptance of uncontrollable situations, learning new things, and fearlessness.

Cima emphasizes that aging can be the best time of one’s life, encouraging women not to be limited by societal expectations. She shares her insights on managing anxiety and stress through meditation and maintaining a positive attitude.

In addition to her fashion statements, Cima maintains her slender physique through regular fitness routines. In a TikTok video, she demonstrated her impressive yoga skills, inspiring viewers with her flexibility.

One viewer commented: “You are so inspiring! I am 44 and have been following a few older women on social media to provide me with examples of graceful and healthy aging.”

Cima continues to ignore ageist criticism and remains committed to empowering women who may feel uncomfortable with aging, serving as a role model for those seeking examples of graceful aging.