75-Year-Old Woman’s “Too Modern” Style Sparks Criticism—Her Reply Wows

At 76, Colleen Heidemann is defying stereotypes and proving that age is no barrier to personal style. With over 840,000 followers on TikTok, she regularly stuns in outfits that some might consider bold for her age. Unfazed by the critics, this fabulous woman shows no signs of slowing down—and she delivered the perfect response to those who questioned her fashion choices.

This former flight attendant, who started her modelling career at almost 70 years old, is very well-known on social media, where she flaunts her beautiful body with stylish outfits and posts fitness and beauty clips. From short skirts to ripped jeans, to very high heels and swimsuits, Colleen proves to the world that any woman can keep up with trends and look stunning while doing so.

And Colleen, who is a powerful inspiration for many, has a huge number of fans who support her and shower her with compliments on her confidence and poise. One fan, for example, praised her, saying, ’’You are stunning and quite obviously AGELESS.’’ While another shared, ’’’You inspire me! Gonna be 60 in June and I refuse to “dress my age” [...]’’

For Colleen, it’s important to see older women in positions where they feel their best, free from the stereotypes often assigned to people as they age: “I am passionate about seeing older women cast in leading roles outside the traditional, stereotypical grandmother image. I want her seen and able to be believed as a wonderfully strong, immensely intelligent, worldly, capable person, living life within her own reality.”

Colleen connects with many of her followers through TikTok, using the platform to challenge stereotypes about aging. She shares videos of her workout routines, photoshoots, and, of course, stunning outfits—including swimwear—that celebrate confidence and vitality at any age.

However, Colleen revealed that she is also criticized for what she wears, and she responded to those negative comments through a video in which she appears stunning, showcasing a variety of swimsuits. In the video, she mentions, “This swimsuit is not appropriate for your age,” that’s what they say. She then added, “I say: wear whatever makes you feel good!” Heidemann also noted: “Everybody has a swimsuit body.”

In another viral video where she is confidently rocking a short dress and thigh-high boots, a voice-over is heard saying, ’’Don’t let them define you. We are strong. We are not invisible. I dress my age however I want.’’

And Colleen’s motivational words and self-assured attitude are surely having a huge impact on other women, showing that aging is not to be feared. What truly matters is feeling comfortable in our own skin, and that is enough to leave us glowing, just like Colleen.

Supermodel Paulina Porizkova also champions the idea of showing our bodies without filters and without fear of criticism. She uses her platform to encourage authenticity, reminding women that beauty is not defined by perfection.