Martha Stewart is a talented and gorgeous woman who has built a business empire and inspired fans as she ages gracefully. On Wednesday, August 12, fans of the “Martha Bakes” star were given a blast from the past when her official Instagram account shared a photo from the ’60s.
Martha Stewart Looks Gorgeous in Throwback Photo
The photo shows Stewart wearing a yellow sheath dress. She is barefoot as she leans against the back of a car. The photo is old and grainy, but from what you can see, the author of “Martha: The Cookbook” looks gorgeous. The caption reads, “Martha has always enjoyed traveling, and this snapshot was captured on July 2, 1961, in the beautiful Vermont countryside.”
Stewart reflected on the day, saying, “What a long, long time ago this was! I was carefree and happy on the first day of my honeymoon, wearing a linen sheath I made for the trip. We drove through beautiful Vermont in our yellow Mercedes-Benz 190. I still love to head out for a drive and explore. You never know what you’ll discover.”
Fans praised Stewart in the post’s comment section. “What a beauty! And you still are my lady,” a comment reads. “Absolute timeless elegance,” another person shared.
Other reactions include, “Great shot! Love the linen sheath,” “Gorgeous young woman!,” “Martha can do anything. Dressmaker, too!!,” and “Ah this is such a vibe Martha!! A beautiful shot with your life ahead of you and not knowing what it would bring.”
Martha Stewart Embraces Aging & Living Well
Stewart is an example of how to live life well. She often inspires fans with her social media content, including a photo celebrating her 85th birthday in a hot tub. She enjoyed her milestone birthday on August 3.
Stewart spoke about her health in a 2022 interview with Yahoo Life!, revealing how she takes good care of herself. “I do take very, very good care of myself,” she told the publication. “I have my regular checkups; they’re on the calendar at least six months in advance. I eat extremely well. I’m not a vegetarian, but I do eat a lot of good fish and very little meat. I eat fantastic vegetables that I grow myself, and delicious eggs right out of my chicken coop.”
She also emphasized the importance of where she lives, how early she wakes, and her lifestyle. “I live on a farm, which I think is one of the healthiest lifestyles there is because when I get up in the morning, I can go outside and breathe fresh air,” she said. “I can plant some flowers or pick some vegetables and make a green juice that is utterly delicious, which really helps with the maintenance of good skin, good hair, and strong bones. It’s just important for me to look good and feel good. My career requires it.”
Stewart also shared tips for aging well on her official eponymous website in July 2026. Among the tips were regular use of sunscreen, maintaining friendships, and continuing to learn. “As one gets older, and we were getting older the minute we’re born, right away I think it’s terribly, terribly important that we learn something new every day,” Stewart said.
