It’s getting colder..
And I need a hat advanced style..
(all above photos from the truly wonderful Advanced Style blog by Ari Seth)
My love of these women – they are utter icons in my eyes – has been further enhanced by a new Cutting Edge documentary by Sue Barnes shown here in the UK on channel 4 this week called ‘Fabulous Fashionistas’.
The title is ghastly, and in total contrast to the subject matter..six individuals with an average age of 80 representing a stunning antidote to all those that bow down at the font of youth.
Bring it on ladies.
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 
Lovely post with lovely ladies! What kind of hat are you going to get yourself?
I love the very simple orange one the last lady is wearing with the brim up on one side..I’m also loving the 1920’s style little hats..and I do love Raf Simons beanie with a veil..choices, choices! x
I think I would be a beanie girl if only I would find the right beanie… 🙂
Love those ladies! Such an inspiration each one of them and real proof that there is no age limit on style. Xx
What appealed in the documentary was 2 things..a) How life embracing they were and b) How many of them managed to be amazing on tiny budgets spent in charity shops…bottom line: it’s all about attitude. Very refreshing x
Great post and I thoroughly enjoyed watching Fabulous Fashionistas too! Inspirational women x
Wasn’t the choreographer incredible? Married her toy-boy when she was 53 and he was 25..and 34 years later, they’re still obviously so in love. I can’t even do the splits now, let alone when I’m 87! Loved it x
She was fabulous! My mantra from now on is “keep stretching!” x
Reblogged this on Ellen Mae Williams.
amazing photos of some majorly fabulous ladies!! we love this post, thanks for sharing!
xx Vera & Rony
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great stuff 🙂 go ladies go!
Wasn’t it a joy?! Finally fashion on women older than me,….no sign or talk of Botox or trying to look young. Just fabulous women with style….and a huge pair of balls! Fabulousness indeed!
Nothing to do with botox, plastic surgery..or money really. Just pure personality. Stands up and applauds xxx
Hurrah…with knobs on! X
Fabulous ladies! Xx
I visit Advanced Style often… it’s my regular pick-me up! Hopefully I’ll get to see the documentary too, somehow, thanx to the http://www... xx
The joys of the internet…but the Advanced Style doc or this one? xxx
Oh, both both!! Hopefully some kind soul will upload them so I can catch them on line! xxx
Thanks for celebrating these inspirational women and sharing this with us! I absolutely how age is what makes their charisma and personality and style shine through. Refreshing from the standard dead fish look we usually see on magazine covers!
For a creative industry Fashion seems to be racist (speak to Iman), ageist and sizeist..I think the only thing it isn’t is anti-women..which makes we wonder why it suffers from the previous? x
I just love Ari Seth Cohen! One of my favorite blogs is Advanced Style. My favorite hat has to be the black straw with the tulle, it looks so versatile, but the best look? The lovely lady in the orange hat. Also, I’ve gotten so good at tying up turbans that I can’t help but be impressed with the casual elegance displayed by the turbans and top knots here.
The lady in the orange hat has my heart, but I do love the standout chic of the turbans..wish I could carry one off. A celebration of individuality. What a relief x
I particularly like the 6th look because she makes me think of Pierrot or any other Commedia dell’arte’s character ! How inspiring, especially as I’m watching models getting younger and younger on the Milan catwalks ! XXX
Ahh she is Tziporah Salaman..look her up on YouTube..she is wonderful! x
Love!!!
This proves once again that you can be old and still have good taste!
True style lasts forever..and it’s a pleasure to see it celebrated x
Ahh!! Love this! These women remind me of my mom! No boundaries!