I’m 70 years old. Recently, while at the beach, I noticed a woman my age wearing a very revealing swimsuit. Curious, I decided to approach her and share my opinion: At our age, it might be more appropriate to choose something more modest.
This woman, probably around 70, walked along the shore with remarkable confidence, oblivious to the stares of others. She seemed to be enjoying the moment to the fullest, showing off her body without shame. This freedom got me thinking. Was I the one who was placing too much emphasis on what was considered appropriate for our generation?
I must admit I was impressed by her confidence, but one question kept bothering me: As we age, shouldn’t we adopt a more understated style?
I don’t question the importance of self-confidence. I, too, feel young inside, take care of myself, and enjoy life.
But this woman got me thinking: Does getting older also mean we should be more modest in our clothing?
So I approached her to share my thoughts. I gently suggested that a more covering swimsuit might be a more elegant choice, more appropriate for our age.
But her reaction was completely unexpected… I’ll share it in the link in the comments 😲⬇️⬇️
She just laughed and walked on as if she hadn’t even heard my advice. This got me thinking: Why do I even feel the need to give such advice, and what really matters at our age?
Perhaps I grew up in a different environment, with different ideas about how we “should” look when we’re 70. Perhaps the old values, like restraint and elegance, are no longer as relevant today, and the concept of “appropriateness” is changing.
This encounter on the beach, her self-confidence, and her ability to accept herself showed me that there are many ways to express oneself. And perhaps I was wrong when I thought that modesty always equated with elegance.
Everyone decides for themselves how they want to live and what they want to wear—based on their own feelings. Perhaps the true message of this story is not that one outfit is more appropriate than another, but that everyone has the right to make their own choices—regardless of age.
Our lives, our bodies, and our style are personal, and the most important thing is that we feel comfortable and confident in ourselves.
