No matter our size, shape or age, many of us feel a little self conscious in the lead up to holiday season. Ditching the oversized jumpers for our figure-exposing swimsuits is just not our favourite part of the warmer months…
But our ‘beach body’ anxieties have eased up a little after seeing this sassy Grannie’s holiday snap fully embracing life.
Irene Carney, a 90-year-old great grandmother from Australia, recently embarked on a indulgent cruise holiday (jealous), and in the lead up to the trip, visited a shop called [Lady Watego](www.facebook.com/LadyWatego/yWatego/) in Byron Bay.
Irene, after being convinced by her friends, family and carers in her nursing home, sought out a bikini to rock deckside.
And the stylish great granny picked out THIS stunning polka dot bikini by swimwear brand Seafolly– and now we have serious style envy.
So happy and confident holidaying in her two piece, the Aussie decided to send a snap of herself on board to the lovely shop assistants who helped her find the perfect suit.
Touched by her feedback – and impressed by her confidence and sheer sass – they posted the snap to Facebook. It didn’t take long to go viral, as customers looked up to Irene for rocking a two piece proudly, unlike others her age and much younger who feel they need to cover up unless they look like the bikini models themselves.
On the Facebook page, Lady Watego wrote:
“The gorgeous 90 year old Irene on her family cruise wearing her @seafollyaustralia spot on bikini-never too old for a bikini. Love
ladywatego. Never too old!.”
We couldn’t agree more... You really ARE never too old to seize life and enjoy yourself.
It didn’t like long for the page’s followers to sing praise to Irene….
“What a gorgeous lady, you look and are wonderful. Xxxxx”
“wow... this lovely lady looks fantastic in her bikini! very inspiring indeed - hope she's having a ball on the cruise”
“ Inspiring, she looks fantastic. Hope I'm half as good then.”
“Woot woo! Work it Girlfriend”
“Wow she looks amazing. Clear example: you are only as old as you want to be.”
“If only more elderly people would get out and enjoy the sun and water....I'm calling her Inspirational Irene x.
Anyone else feeling super inspired? Confidence really is beauty.
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