Shannon Nelson, a 70-year-old content creator known as @pinkynel, had not worn a bikini in 45 years. Her niece, 15, encouraged her to have fun with her wardrobe, suggesting a red string bikini as the perfect outfit for her. Despite feeling exposed, Nelson found ways to style the revealing swimsuit with a cover-up and sun hat. She also posted a video of herself wearing the bikini, which has been viewed as a viral hit. The video has over 90,000 views and has been praised for its boldness online.