At 76, Candace Leslie Cima has become a prominent figure. Known by her social media handle “lifeinmy70s,” she shares her daily life with her 187,000 followers.
Her mission? To challenge negative stereotypes related to aging. Unlike advertisements promoting anti-wrinkle creams and youth elixirs, Candace advocates for embracing natural beauty, becoming a voice for older women seeking visibility and representation.
Candace criticizes a world that focuses on youth, often ignoring older individuals. She recounts, “At the supermarket checkout, I see magazines offering tips on looking great in your 20s, 30s, 40s…
But what about 50, 60, 70 years old?” She supports fashion freedom regardless of age, as shown by her response to a critic: “I’m told that at 60, I shouldn’t wear this dress. I’m 75, and it looks great on me. So I’ll keep wearing it.”
Candace views aging as a form of enrichment. She aims to teach younger people that time is a gift, a journey of accepting and celebrating changes in one’s body.
“The shift in perception about age will come when we, the older generation, value aging as the pinnacle of years of discovery and learning. Time molds us into better versions of ourselves.”
What are your thoughts on Candace’s philosophy? How does her message resonate in a world obsessed with eternal youth?
Candace’s lesson is universal: embrace every moment, every wrinkle as a testament to our journey, a tribute to our resilience and wisdom. She invites us to see time not as an enemy but as a valuable ally, enriching our essence and our story.
