: Many older women report that as they age, their sense of identity becomes less tied to physical appearance and more focused on physical function and personal autonomy. Shifting Standards in Fashion and Media
: Figures like 90-year-old style icon Iris Apfel and 62-year-old Demi Moore —named the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" in 2025—demonstrate that beauty does not have an expiry date.
Research from 2024 to 2026 suggests that mature beauty is often more compelling than youth because it signals desirable psychological traits.
