The Untold Truth Of Iris Apfel

These days, many women feel anxious about aging. Many, for that matter, even attempt to hide their age as they get older. For Iris Apfel, aging is nothing to be ashamed of. As she told CNBC, this philosophy includes embracing how she looks. "There's nothing wrong with wrinkles," she said. "When you're older, trying to look years younger is foolish, and you're not fooling anyone." For that reason, Apfel has never considered plastic surgery.

In another interview with Harper's Bazaar, Apfel explained that as she neared 100, she was even more eager to embrace her real age. "At 96, I think that you should give thanks for every extra year you get," she explained. For Apfel, that means dressing exactly how she wants, as long as it's appropriate. "If I can carry it off, I still wear the same clothes I once did," she said, explaining that she still wears a dress she wore on her first date with her late husband. We have to say, we love how Apfel approaches aging with common sense, dignity, and a positive spirit.