We’ve learnt time and time again, to never judge a book by its cover. Here’s another example as to why.
Dubbed the ‘Princess of Anfu Road’, a middle-aged woman is constantly seen strutting down the streets of Shanghai, China, in gorgeous little ‘Lolita’ dresses.
Though, unfortunately, she is allegedly constantly criticised for wearing the dresses due to how she looks. While some have called her a breath of fresh air, others consider her a ‘crazy old lady’ and ridiculed her as to them, her attire didn’t fit her age.
But the woman is always spotted in a whole new outfit and carries herself with confidence and grace, causing major interest among the general public. And that’s when everyone learned the truth.
Based on a report by Oddity Central, it turns out that the woman is suffering from serious health conditions, which also led to her having mental health problems. The treatments she has to endure due to her sickness has caused her to lose her hair and gain weight.
Eventually, she also developed wrinkles from the stress she’s going through and one day, when she looked in the mirror, she no longer recognised herself.
She so emerged from her depressed mood and resumed wearing the gowns since she recalled how wonderful they had made her feel when she had worn them in her youth.
While she admits that finding these sort of dresses in her current size is extremely difficult, she decided to make them herself!
Now, she receives nothing but praise and admiration from the public, with many applauding her for her bravery to be who she wants to be.
“She is so courageous and confident,” one Weibo user wrote. Another shared, “Just live the rest of your life the way you like!”
And we second that. You go, girl. Do you and don’t let the haters bring you down. We can only wish to have half of her confidence and bravery.
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