We’ve posted in the past about Ari Seth Cohen’s Advanced Style book, blog, and film, and applauded his efforts to spark an awareness about senior style that had been ignored. His subjects include people who can afford to shop at high end boutiques as well as people who rely exclusively on thrift shop finds. These seniors don’t just want to be fashionable; primarily, they want to make a statement about who they are, including their ability to be creative and valued in our society, regardless of their age.
Below are several posts that show some examples. Here are a couple of interesting observations from the slideshow in the first post:
Alice Carey (mid-60s): “My generation has only just entered into a new stage of life, what I call the ‘adolescence of old age.’ Think of it as another shot at youth, with all its pitfalls and pleasures, with you — and not your parents — at the helm.”
Colleen Heidemann (67) – “The splendor and majesty of a grand symphony lie within the presence and participation of its myriad components. The ‘plus âgée sect‘ are the violins of the orchestra. Their music is fanciful, fearless, feisty, and fun. Their flair has its own form of beauty and majesty, and they have a right to be a visible, viable part of the world in which they live.”
[Personal note: It seems that we’re often looking for terms other than “senior” to describe older people. I’m very fond of her term, the ‘plus âgée sect‘!]
“Throw out the ‘granny’ stereotype”
“Dress My Age? Hell No, Say These Inspiring Senior Women”
“14 older women rocking awesome hair (and proving that ‘cool’ has no age limit)”
94-Year-Old Iris Apfel Is Cooler Than You’ll Ever Be, as the New Face of Two Brands
Do you use fashion to express your creativity or make a statement about ageism?
