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A Breath of Fresh Air

Angie

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fas.....-women-50/

I'm posting this link NOT because you need to take fashion tips from it.

I'm posting it because it's a RARE and wonderful assortment of stylish women over the age of 50 - which freshens the air in a world of teenage models who are supposed to inspire women of all ages to buy wardrobe items from retailers.

Granted, some women have had cosmetic surgery, which is their right. Others have not, which is also their right. No negative judgments either way. Cosmetic enhancement is a personal choice.

I enjoyed browsing through, and you might too.

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Angie

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My faves are: J.K Rowling, Michelle Obama, Linda Fargo, Lauren Hutton, Juliette Binoche, HRH The Queen, Anna Wintour, Jane Birkin and Carolina Herrera.

rachylou

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Oh, I enjoyed this! What I like is no one is dressed like a fake gypsy, lol. That's the thing about fashionable women over 50. They could be, but they got dignity.

Angie

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Rachy, you crack me up. I do vote Gypsy Chic at any age if it makes you feel fab.

rachylou

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Well, as long as everyone stays away from the rose embroidered tipis and the open mouthed gazing off into the mists in black and white photography... maybe...

BrieN

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oh! I would buy the dress that Cindy Crawford is wearing in a nano-second

Jaime

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Lucinda Chambers, Maye Musk, Miuccia Prada, Iris Apfel, Vivienne Westwood and Tilda Swinton are a few of my favorites! Thanks for sharing Angie!

Anonymous

I think older women look particularly dignified in pantsuits.

Emily K

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Definitely coming back to peruse the link more fully. I'd like to see stylish women of all ages featured more consistently in advertising and the press.

Joy

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This is indeed a breath of fresh air. I love Anna Wintour's style and was impressed by all the black with sheer or lace parts that soften the color.
Another favorite was Joan Burnstein. I want her outfit! This is the way I would like to dress as the grandmother at a wedding or other dressy event.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Fun and inspiring!

I noticed two instances of dark tights/stockings and open-toed shoes (Linda Fargo and Diane von Furstenburg, I believe?). Making a mental note: something to try if the occasion/dilemma presents itself.

Perhaps my favorite look: Jane Birkin's outfit and her pose. It struck me as a joyous example of RATE (rough around the edges). She is wearing a beautiful silky tuxedo, with open collar and what looks to be an undone tie hanging along the front edges of the jacket, pant legs scrunched over cool-looking boyish polished lace-up boots with laces poking out, her short shaggy hairdo playfully tousled, and grinning like she's having a fabulous time.

And geez, I wouldn't have guessed all of these women are over 50.

Ledonna N.

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What I like is that each owns her style with no apologies.

7 more years for me I cannot wait.

Jane

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I really enjoyed this article. A lot of inspirational images. SJP is so good with colour and Sophia Loren are her glasses are such a signature look. Elle looked fab with navy coat and white shirt.

Bijou

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Lots to love here. Whilst many of these women are very fortunate to be amazingly beautiful, it is their signature style that really speaks to me. Monica Belucci, Tilda Swinton, Anna Wintour, and Michelle Obama are fabulous.

Runcarla

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What Ladonna said - these women own their style.

April

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...and yet, I feel that if a YLF member posted Lauren Hutton's trench coat, it would not get a warm embrace.

Could it be that LH is lending her own fabness to that coat, rather than the other way around?

April

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Also, if I can be completely cranky for a second... As someone who is just a couple years past 50, I am not fond of including everyone from 51 to 100 in this category.

The issues of dressing when you're just past 50 -- and perhaps have not even experienced menopause yet -- are not the same as those faced by women in their late 80s and beyond, any more than toddler fashion is the same as teen fashion just because both are "under 20."

Suz

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April, you are onto something...there are several missed demographics for marketers here...it is interesting in light of Joy's thread.

But regardless, Angie, what a great set of inspirational photos. My favourites are almost identical to yours. I couldn't get over how fresh the Queen looks in that blue. Wow! And Caroline Herrera shows us how to bare our shoulders! Love that dress on her.

Janet

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I would steal Cindy Crawford's entire outfit in a heartbeat.

I also especially liked Susan Sarandon, Iman, and Tilda Swinton.

It's hard to take a lot of inspiration from most of these looks, as they're clearly red carpet, and most of us have little occasion in our lives to do red carpet style. I would love to see what these famous ladies wear in their normal day-to-day lives.

Angie

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I'm glad to hear the love. This is NOT perfect inspiration at all - agreed. But it's BETTER.

April, Lauren Hutton is wearing a dress.

Lisa

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A lovely round up of women.

minimalist

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April, hear hear! Everyone looks lovely, but what an interesting mix.

Also Janet, yes, what do they wear at home or running errands?

Marilyn

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Thanks so much for the share, Angie. It's so refreshing to look at pictures of stylish "grown up" women.

I echo April's point of including "everyone from 51 to 100". I'm 53 so looking at 80 year olds is much the same as looking at 25 year olds for me. But I get the point that it's a representation of "mature" stylish women.

Anonymous

Many of these women are among my favourite dressers these days. I am more than a little intrigued by Lucinda Chambers and follow her on various social media feeds. I find slide shows like this a fun way to find new women to follow and see how they dress in real life.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

For those inspired by Lucinda Chambers:

https://www.pinterest.com/sear.....ucinda%7Ct

For those inspired by Linda Fargo (I LOVE her polished appearance):

https://www.pinterest.com/sear.....ed&am

jill58

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Was unaware of Lucinda Chambers. I like her style very much.

Aquamarine

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Really great slide show. I think Jerry Hall looks especially fab. Maybe she's even gained some weight to look that good.

Also agree with April. As much as I love Iris A., at 53 I do not identify with her at all.

Anonymous

I am also obsessed with Linda Fargo too, Angie. I would love to see her new dept at Bergdorf's.

Anonymous

And I would love to have her hair

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Lucinda Chambers and Linda Fargo--a little study in contrasts!

I am really intrigued by Lucinda's style! Thanks for pointing her out, Lisa and Angie.

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