https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:39:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279673 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:34:23 +0000 Anonymous 2279673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your ideas. &nbsp;Unfrumped, I do have to be careful of being drowned in fabric. &nbsp;I will have to tread carefully. &nbsp;<div>Olive green, I like your idea of casual sophistication and arty dressing. &nbsp;Sarah, thank you for in inspiration picture, &nbsp;I have the long white hair and a couple of chunky sweaters and plaid scarves.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279636 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:55:39 +0000 Olive Green 2279636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Should be in Taos on Friday (on road trip) having lunch with a bunch of artists. LOL. Longish grey hair, fabulous scarves and earrings, strong eyeglass game, practical boots or hiking shoes. And hats, OMG. Pile on a bit of hand made jewelry. They are still wearing slimmer jeans so as to tuck into boots or socks.&nbsp;<br />These people use wood stoves and 4 wheel drive most of the year, so dress accordingly.&nbsp;<br />We used to be them, &nbsp;before moving for husbands health. Geographical fashion is a real thing.&nbsp;<br />Thanks for the laugh this morning, Joy. So many grandmas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279504 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:04:08 +0000 Peri 2279504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm all for celebrating this grandma trend. It's hard to remember another time where "women of a certain age" were made into style icons, except for certain famous ones.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm going to add that in my state the mountains are full of arts colonies and vibrant small foodie/arts cities. So mountain grandma doesn't have to automatically mean plaids and outdoor gear. Any casually sophisticated, artistic look would fit the vibe completely. Think "hippies grew up and became wealthy but kept their counter-culture artistic leanings and dressed however they wanted, just with class and money."</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279492 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:29:57 +0000 unfrumped 2279492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this direction or capsule for you!<br /> I like the suggestions so far. Would also note that watching out for fit and proportions can be important for petite or small- boned grandmas! Also juxtaposing “ mountain “ elements with some more tailored or dressy items. </p> <p>In pandemic- retirement I think I accumulated sort of a Woodsy Grandma collection— think Eddie Bauer, Faherty, some Athleta sweaters, along with some TJMAXX finds, .<br /> In particular we had one of our coldest, snowiest winter spells on record and I bundled up a lot.<br /> It is very easy fir me to get swallowed up in looser, thicker items. I actually live shackets indoors because run so cold, like a shirttail hem, can button up or wear open, but taking a step back , it is easy for me to look frumpy in some of these items or the outfits I put together.<br /> It often boils down to item- specific details like collar size or lack of any shaping , or fabrics too bulky, or a plaid that is too large and bold for me, or pants fit too baggy, so I am learning to be more discriminating. For example, I found a Faherty plaid shirt with a smaller collar, more subdued plaid, in a fabric with some stretch that gives a bit of waist. In addition, I was not always holding out for better colors to come along in time, so had some good outfits but not as mix- and - match as I wanted for traveling ( to see the grandkids !) or just as “ best” colors.<br /> It is also less of my style in summer because is so hot, yet I want a little tailoring, so I have to watch out for looking sloppy &amp; wrinkled in shirts as 3rd layer.<br /> I still have some workwear items in silks, cashmere and wool that I can mix with sportier items, and I still swoon over new styles in such fabrics, , but now I need to be practical and washable for things I expect to wear often. Merino layers are still an option- I find them pretty tough and easier to wash- but I have to carefully store such items for half the year.<br /> Anyway, that has been part of my learning curve as I grabbed up some items and then gradually learned that I wanted to look a bit more polished - “ sharper”, maybe- but still comfortable, active, outdoorsy. Fit,fit,fit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279441 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:44:48 +0000 wwyyss 2279441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree that <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jellibeans.com/products/SCOTCHandSODA-fair-isle-intarsia-knit-sweater-98a9ffbbe8ad1821">Fair Isle sweater</a>, denim or corduroy bottoms are perfect for a rustic look in the winter mountains.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279439 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:32:24 +0000 Bijou 2279439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cable knit and fair isle sweaters, denim and hiking boots come to mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279427 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:27:21 +0000 Suz 2279427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, this sounds like fun, Joy! Go for it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279425 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:08:58 +0000 VioletMyra 2279425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, thanks for your inspiration pic . . . definitely doable from my closet. Best wishes to all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279421 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 02:58:11 +0000 Jaime 2279421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am loving this. Perhaps we should all aspire to Grandma looks, regardless of age. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279397 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 01:23:41 +0000 SarahD8 2279397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about this awesome looking lady as inspiration? </p> <p>I am also thinking.... maybe that long tiered embroidered skirt you mentioned recently...bundled up with tights and a wool sweater, or with a plaid shirt over? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279381 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:53:31 +0000 Sal 2279381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The NZ version would be merino, denim, puffer vests and brown boots (probably chelsea boots).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote for some winter white to add in the mix for you Joy - it suits you so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279354 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:29:24 +0000 cjh 2279354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hiking pants, hiking shoes or boots, wooly turtleneck, light fleece vest, snow resistant anorak. Of course that’s for cold weather. For warmer, same but a wicking short sleeve tee instead of layers on top.<div><br /></div><div>Of course I’m thinking straight up Colorado mountains.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279332 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:53:19 +0000 rachylou 2279332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thoughts run the same as Helena. Also, I feel fair isle works well for the mountains… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279320 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:08:55 +0000 LaPed 2279320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, now that's my style! Gingham or plaid shirts, chambray/denim, Pendleton wool, sturdy lace-up boots, ski sweaters, puffers. For accessories, you could go stetson/fedora, toque/beanie, *or* trucker cap, depending on the weather and your preferences. If you don't want to do jeans, then cargo/carhartt/hiking pants -- olive or khaki. But also think sturdy skirts! Either twill/denim midis for a frontier look, or cozy fabric mini/knee-length with leggings underneath for more of an apres-ski look. A fall/winter Title Nine catalogue will have lots of good inspo. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279303 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:26:51 +0000 Anonymous 2279303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great ideas. &nbsp;I think I can shop my closet for several things. &nbsp;I want a new Christmas skirt,<br />. A plaid would be perfect with a puffy vest and flat boots and a great scarf. A still have a couple pair of jeans that can be used. I am looking for paid flannel shirts to wear under vests I have and tops to wear under plaid shirts for more ways to layer. &nbsp;The sweaters will be harder except for very cold times. &nbsp;They can also be layered under and over. &nbsp;Such good ideas! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279291 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:17:14 +0000 JAileen 2279291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would google apres ski outfits. Here are a couple: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279287 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:47:27 +0000 Indigoprint 2279287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wooly sweaters! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279286 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:13:35 +0000 Angie 2279286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo the suggestions! Notably, <b>Joy:</b> </p> <ol> <li>Crisp cotton shirts</li> <li>Striped tops</li> <li>Plaid anything</li> <li>Floral scarves</li> <li>Lots of blue and white</li> <li>Hand knits</li> </ol> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279276 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:50:07 +0000 kellygirl 2279276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I imagine chambray and cotton poplin button downs, tees layered with fleee/down vests, and knitted pullover sweaters. Denim on the bottom with booties or sneakers.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279271 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:42:25 +0000 cat2 2279271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, plaid, plain warm color pants, great leather boots and lots of knit scarves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279266 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:21:19 +0000 phoebe 2279266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also maybe some vests, knitted and/or thinly insulated?</p> <p>&nbsp;Apparently the use of stripes was to make sailors more visible if they went overboard, maybe there's a mountain interpretation, in either direction, more or less visible?&nbsp;Some of my winter clothing is unusually bright and seems appropriate during deer hunting season.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279261 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:12:48 +0000 Helena 2279261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, plaid came to mind for me too - almost similar to Coastal Grandmother in a way, but swapping the Breton stripes for plaid, and the beachy light tones for earthy ones? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279258 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 16:09:09 +0000 Anonymous 2279258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm definitely thinking plaid, not necessarily lumberjack per se, but the vibe of no nonsense, get things done. A mountain grandma to me would be like my own late grandma and my aunt. Ourdoorsy, chopping firewood, using a tractor, growing and canning fruits and veggies, foraging berries in the woods, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/mountain-grandmother-style#post-2279254 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:55:25 +0000 Anonymous 2279254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After reading L'Abeille's coastal grandmother thread, I would like to pursue a Mountain Grandmother look. &nbsp;What should I look for? &nbsp; </p>