As you age, it can be challenging to know what your sartorial style is. Do you wear what you always have? Do you have to wear "age-appropriate" clothes? Where's the best place to shop as an older woman? These are all questions that can be hard to find satisfactory answers to. Although there are plenty of well-dressed older women celebrities, such as Jamie Lee Curtis or Meryl Streep, their outfits can often feel inaccessible. Older women have been consistently underrepresented in the media. However, luckily, in recent years, there has been a rise in influencers over fifty who can inspire you in everything from everyday wear to statement outfits and speak up about important topics, such as menopause, the glass ceiling, and discrimination, that often get overlooked elsewhere. If you're feeling lost with what to wear or just want to look at what other women your age are donning this season, we've compiled a list of five of the best fashion influencers over fifty to start you on your journey to sartorial satisfaction.
#1 Gail Hanlon @is-this-mutton
Fifty-nine-year-old digital marketer Gail's philosophy is that you can still be fashionable, up-to-date, and follow trends no matter how old you are.
#2 Hilda Smith @overthehilda
Retired sixty-three-year-old teacher Hilda Smith believes there is no such thing as clothes for the older woman, and they should wear whatever they want. She describes herself as an "ambassador for ageless style".
#3 Josephine Lalwan @chicatanyage
Seventy-year-old Josephine Lalwan worked as an image consultant and has a background in fashion. She started her Instagram because she was disheartened by the lack of fashion advice for women over fifty. Josephine believes accessories are the key to a flawless outfit.
#4 Paula Sutton @hillhousevintage
Former fashion publisher Paula Sutton is fifty and has a blog with the same name as her Instagram. She has an eclectic style, mixing vintage with new to create unique pieces.
#5 Brigitte Marie Foret @brigittemarieforet
Brigitte started a new career as a fashion designer at fifty. She shows people where they can buy her outfits. She models and puts together looks on her Instagram. Her style is traditional and elegant.
We hope this has helped you on your journey to a better-dressed you!
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