{"id":6989,"date":"2024-02-23T02:44:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T01:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=6989"},"modified":"2024-02-23T02:44:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T01:44:37","slug":"social-media-backlash-grandmother-76-faces-criticism-for-wearing-sleeveless-dress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=6989","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Backlash: Grandmother, 76, Faces Criticism for Wearing Sleeveless Dress"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 76-year-old grandmother faced severe criticism in comments after showcasing herself in a sleeveless dress on social media.<\/p>\n

Opinions are ubiquitous, yet the wisdom of keeping some to oneself is occasionally overlooked.<\/p>\n

A 76-year-old fashion influencer recently posted a picture featuring her modeling a sleeveless midi dress. Despite the influx of comments on the post, not all of them were positive.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t the initial occurrence, but this one caught me off guard,\u201d shared Candace Cima with TODAY. \u201cThere are persisting antiquated beliefs about what is suitable for fashion at a certain age, and this mindset needs to evolve.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Cima, a grandmother of 11 grandchildren, displayed a brown knit sleeveless dress paired with a sweater.<\/p>\n

On Facebook, one person critiqued, \u201cFrom the side and back, this dress does nothing for you. Form fitting below the waist is not your friend. Celebrate everything else about your body!\u201d<\/p>\n

Another commenter expressed, \u201cThe sweater on, not a fan of the dress.\u201d<\/p>\n

A different user boldly stated, \u201cNot flattering at all. Would never wear alone. Too old to be showing all that skin.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cima responded, \u201cIt\u2019s entirely acceptable to have wrinkled skin at 76, and I\u2019m not ashamed of it. Sometimes I want to reply, \u2018Should I cover my face too, because I have wrinkles there?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Cima initiated her fashion blog in 2019, recognizing a void for older women in the fashion space.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI recognized a chance to discuss dressing as you age. Women have been ingrained with the belief that they should cover up, following the examples of their mothers and grandmothers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must change our perspective on aging. There\u2019s no need to conform to outdated notions in today\u2019s modern world.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the face of numerous rude comments, Cima chose to pay them minimal attention and, instead, provided guidance for some of her newer and younger followers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAging 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.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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