Why old people dress better than you

[@GNW-4]

I have been saying this for a while now. Older people dress up a lot more fashionably (imo) because they aren’t posing for instagram or Pinterest, they aren’t spending time thinking “ is this going to look good on my tiktok. “ they aren’t layering mindlessly to try and look cool and be on trend. They’re dressing for practicality and comfortability.

[@jonathanfaber8113]

Also, their clothes usually look well worn and cared for so the garments tend to drape well and have somewhat molded to their body.

[@sempi8159]

Noone dresses for tiktok, you need to go outside more...

[@dimplesd8931]

I don’t know if you are older like me, 50+, but I dress well because I’ve reached a point where I’ve figured out there are no “special occasion” clothes. Do I wear a ball gown to the grocery store? Not yet but…. The best thing about aging is you stop caring what other people think because you’ve spent so many years doing that, you’re exhausted 😂😂😂

[@neuk111-j9v]

lol UH more like ' designers ' raid their, and other's, Styles

[@fairycloudz315]

They also have curated their style over time. Taste and style takes time, it's not purchased from a store.

[@luisfilgomes]

Old man here, one aspect that you didn’t mention is that, as fashion goes in circles we already been there. For instance, we did wear baggy clothes for a period once (or twice) so it’s so much easier to go there again because you know what works for you. And obviously older people have years and years of visual culture 😅

[@TamiThePinkHairedGirl]

Well said! I'm 54, and some of the trends that come back I've already worn in the past, and some of them I have no desire to go back to, whereas others I've been wearing all along.

[@neuk111-j9v]

Now is a literally mass imitation That I have been saying for years

[@CarrieLovesLife.]

I’m 64. I love that wide leg jeans are back. Sometimes when I get dressed in the morning, I laugh, because I think to myself, I could have worn this outfit in high school.😂 (not in an inappropriate old person trying to look young way… I’m not wearing miniskirts anymore.. just in a ‘what goes around, comes around’ kind of way.)

[@AdamLunn08]

Over the past six months or so, my family has been telling me that I dress like an old man (I'm 41). Recently my sister told me that I look like a Science teacher. I take it all as a compliment.

[@txspacemom765]

As a female science teacher, I love this!

[@dimplesd8931]

55yr old fashionista here. My nieces are 22&19 and I’m working overtime to get them to embrace fashion in the right way. IE know what works on your body, understand fabrics and fabrication, know how to properly launder clothes, have good basics and buy classic trends. I wish I’d kept my 80’s-90’s clothes from Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Willi Smith, Benetton, Old Navy, gap and The Limited. That’s when clothes were made from real cotton, silk, etc. I made a resolution when I turned 50 to be fabulously dressed everyday even if it’s jeans and a T shirt. People say,“You’re wearing that to Target?” And I say, Yes I am. You’re welcome”😂

[@childofdestiny2811]

“ Yes, I am. You’re welcome” this is officially my new slogan!

[@lauraland9311]

Girl, same! You should see my wardrobe! And I work from home.

[@lauraland9311]

I’d die to have the Calvin Klein boot cut low rise jeans I wore in college during the ‘90s. They were SO good, and no spandex in them. Can’t even find them on EBay now. 😢

[@dimplesd8931]

@@lauraland9311 I’m in outside sales. Most of my colleagues post covid, dress down and it’s okay. I usually dress better than my bosses but they all just know “Dimples is gonna slay, everyday” 🤣 I tell my young fashionista friends, the treasures you find in thrift stores is the stuff in your closet you should save. Oh to have my original Gloria Vanderbilt jeans from 7-8th grade. They wouldn’t fit but I’d still love to have them! PS. I made a resolution, based on the fact that I have taken over THREE closets in my dad’s new home to house just my summer wardrobe, to shop my closet only in 2025. I think I can… I think I can… 🙏😬

[@luluandmeow]

You are definitely the cool aunt, I wish I was your niece, you are a great mentor. I too got rid of clothes that I regret discarding now, sometimes I can't even remember where they ended up, but at least I wore them a lot. I wish I had taken photos of my outfits too. I wear modern chic clothes to do my supermarket shop, why not? It's a shame to leave clothes unworn or to wear sloppy casual like everybody else. I'd rather set the high standard and look my best, even in an inexpensive pair of jeans you can add a stylish detail or a great piece of outerwear. I love mixing and matching high and low end high street clothes, elegant and casual. I'm 58 years young.

[@stache1954]

70 years old here. I've had a lifetime of collecting clothing. Yes things wear out, go out of style or no longer fit but other things keep lasting.

[@UnimportantAcc]

Because they've spent much longer than us acquiring their dream wardrobes hahaha Not to mention higher quality clothes were more widespread a bit further back

[@gusmonster59]

Older people wear new clothes. We take care of them. Today, there are people who don't even know how to do laundry or mend. They toss out anything with a popped seam or a spill on on and buy another one. Even cheap clothing can last a long time with care.

[@ladyd8028]

Grown folks dress better because we were raised in a time when "casual" did not exist. Going to school, church, the cinema or traveling were EVENTS you DRESSED [up] for. Fabrics and fabrication were better. (No Frankenfabrics.) Most of us can sew on the most basic of levels and take good care of our shoes. (I still employ a cobbler.) We were taught to make a good impression. Especially we Southerners. So: We do! After 40 years of clothes-horsing, I love being able to shop my closet. 😍Mixing my old favorites with new inspirations/acquisitions brings immense satisfaction - and IRL Likes. 🙂 I still prefer shopping in-person to fondle fabrics & qualify fit. THESE are the bases of true style. 👍🏾

[@veronicacarmody115]

I agree, I love vintage and have worn vintage clothing for 50 years. I’m 65, and my cocktail dress is from the 1940’s, I have a vintage fur coat that was my grandmother’s. I have some raw denim Levi’s from the 70’s. I love this!

[@Mini_Min_]

I watched an interview with a designer lately - she mentioned how when she was younger, just before internet, everybody wanted to look different, to have their unique style that showcased their taste and personality. Yes, there were trends as always but also a lot of variation. Now it's the opposite - everyone wants to look the same. The moment anything goes "viral", those addicted to social media have to have it. The wastefulness has also become extreme - there's people who are getting an entire wardrobe overhauls each season. Getting used to buying low quality garments and not even being able to tell it is not worth it is another big difference.

[@mimibuckles]

Fully agree. 60 year old American. I’m a visual artist and crazy for color so my wardrobe is based around COLOR palettes. So, I’ve collected colors from across the palette over the decades. I like to have a top and a bottom in from across the spectrum It makes me happy when I open my drawer or closet. Right now there’s very little saturated color available. It’s a lot of muted, earthy tones. So if you’re younger you just don’t have as much to pull from. I have a pair of 60s Union Jack shorts I’ve had for over 40 years! Also, you just get more experienced and confident in putting together looks. You’ve just looked at a LOT of inspiration in person and in print over the decades. Hot tip 🔥if you are unsure about color combinations: I pull from my vintage scarf collection for color palettes. So many unexpected and rich color choices especially 40s, 50s, 60s era. Also scarves enhance an outfit that doesn’t have a lot of pattern in it. I’ve been shopping vintage all my life for uniqueness and quality and cost. So, I’ve come to prefer access to unique and special items. I dress for comfort and to delight myself at this age and mostly just go from home to studio so no one sees my outfits. 😂 However, when I do venture in public, I often get compliments on what I have put together. I honestly wouldn’t expect people younger than me to like what I’m wearing because I don’t know the cultural signifiers any more. I don’t know what’s cool or in or what’s not. So it surprised me to stumble across this video. For me an outfit is a collage that you are assembling over your body. Pure joy!

[@marialshea6652]

Just discovered you and I'm so impressed by the quality of your content. What I mean by "quality" is that it slows me down and sends me deeper into myself rather than catapulting me into a mad scroll-fest. You've given me lots to think about, along with so many inspiring images of positive, creative aging. I see that you have quite a fan club amongst us elders! (I'm 66.)

[@EmL-kg5gn]

Okay I absolutely LOVE how you talked about glasses, a necessary accessibility aide, being part of it. When I was little I sincerely believed my grandparents were the most beautiful people in the world. I loved them more than anything!!! So I loved their wrinkled faces and old fashioned clothes. I also loved their false teeth, walking sticks, and walkers. The walkers were arguably the coolest. You can sit almost anywhere and they have baskets! Who doesn’t love baskets? I couldn’t wait to have my own. I imagined choosing the colour and decorating it with stickers and streamers just like my bike. Now I know needing a walker probably isn’t fun, but I also know that it’s great to have it if you do!

[@tuffgong2568]

As someone just getting into fashion in my early 50s with an appreciation for it as intellectual pursuit...This post could not be more welcome and timelier! Happy New Year!

[@percish]

thank you! Happy new year

[@thisproagestyle]

69 years here. My influence was my school Uniform which I wore for years. I still Keep to the basics of blazer, white shirt and skirt/jeans/ pants. Simple. That’s it!

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Agree. My skirt was stewart plaid and I’m always attracted to plaid.

[@thisproagestyle]

@ Plaid is my favorite color!😉

[@xiiSamiix]

You have quickly become one of, if not my favorite fashion creators on KZbin. I seriously love the thoughtfulness and commentary you bring to these videos.

[@bluegypsy71]

"Advanced Style" is a great book with photos of unique older dressing, they are also on all social media. As an older person who loves fashion and style, I don't follow rules, I wear what is comfortable and makes me happy, and is artsy. I will wear velvet with denim one day, or a preppy ivy sweater with red western boots the next...it's FUN!

[@X0MT0X]

The older you get, the more comfortable you become with yourself and the less you care about the opinions of others outside of a select group of friends and family members who have stayed with you. You find what you like and you stick with it. It is who you are not a costume put on for the approval of others. Your wardrobe and the pieces you buy reflect your taste.

[@ladyd8028]

One also learns what WORKS on their frame and are able to successfully shop their closet. 💡

[@leonardosclassroom5954]

Hey there! I’m 58 and really enjoyed this video! Personally, I have completely lost interest in following trends. When you have been around for a while, you realize that things just come around and around and what really matters is what works on you, what you like, what makes sense for your life, and what feels good physically. I love style, not so much fashion. 🥳

[@Kikokrazyy]

110% true. One of my absolute favorite documentaries, and the catalyst of my style journey 5 years ago, was “Advanced Style” by Ari Seth Cohen. I also loved Iris Apfel (RIP) so much. True style is extremely personal, and does NOT have an age restriction. These people do not need to “fit in”, and their true selves shine because of this. They are not influenced or coerced with their heads jammed into social media. We all have inspiration, but we tend to forget what that word means, and just straight up copy others in hopes of fitting in or looking like someone else (whether or not we are aware of it.) It absolutely floors me how everyone is nowadays. We can learn SO much if we learn to step outside our comfort zones, learn practical skills (like mending and tailoring) , BE practical, choose good fabrics, learn what works for our bodies, etc. Life is not linear without bumps or turns . Neither is personal style. Personal style doesnt have to be loud and out there. It can be as simple or complex as you want. It’s not about the destination. It’s the journey.

[@ladyd8028]

And the CLOTHES! 😉

[@marklee1960]

Thank you. This is lovely. I'm 72 and you are correct, about everything!

[@valerina01]

I’m turning 60 this year and relate to what you are saying. I don’t feel stuck in any particular decade but pull from all my past decades what I feel looks best on me, e.g. I favour flared jeans over mom jeans, tailored blazers or other tops vs oversized/slouchy tops, etc. I am still very much influenced by current styles and colours but try to combine them in my own way. Finally, since I take good care of my clothes and shoes, I have stuff that’s 15-20 years old that I can combine with more current items for a truly bespoke look.

[@patleits4846]

I'm in my early forties and just in the last couple of years really started to settle into my own style. Besides getting more comfortable in my skin, I think it took experiencing a full twenty year trend cycle first hand that made something click for me. I saw the styles of my youth (mid/late 90s) become completely obsolete and outdated, just for them to come back around and be fresh and new again (I literally laughed out loud when I first saw parachute pants become a thing again). When you are younger every new trend feels truly new. Yes, you can look at old pictures, but that's not the same. You need to be in the time and "feel the zeitgeist". I see trends differently now. I don't want to say I have seen it all before, because fashion always combines things in new ways. But I can see the ebb and flow of silhouettes and colour palettes. It makes me less frantic about the "new" trends coming out. I know what I liked the last time and will happily revisit and what I will skip.

[@bansheekate]

I’m 73, in a band, & my fashion inspirations are from Magnolia Pearl dresses, Ivey Abitz, (a NY designer) & vintage clothing & accessories I’ve collected over decades. I scour thrift stores for the pieces. Layered dresses are my thing, I almost never wear pants. Thanks for your video!

[@childofdestiny2811]

This video was genius! Immediately subscribed. I watch a lot of fashion content and I’m slowly starting to fatigue of the trendy/Lookbook/TikTok approach. Perhaps it’s because I’m a woman in her late 50s? I don’t know, but I’m more interested in finding the ways that I can express the continuing evolution of my discovery of myself through the canvas of my body. Actually tearing up as I write this! Looking forward to more content.

[@janeperanteau6129]

Enjoyed this so much. At 77, my sense of who I am expressed in what I wear still evolves.

[@ernestp5183]

I live in Asia and have noticed that older people tend to dress according to their body type and proportion, whereas younger people often prioritize one or two specific items in their outfit, like a watch or sneakers, without considering the overall harmony of their outfits.

[@hollygsphpr]

Lovely vlog, 67 yrs here but my style has hardly changed since I was 17😂 what I mean is the clothes I wore & loved then, I still love that style levi jeans, penny loafers, leather trainers, merino sweaters, neckerchiefs, french street workwear jacket, fairisle cardigans, aran sweater, plain tees, wool winter coats that wrap around you, flat heeled boots. Nowadays I look to simple lines, tailored cut, Scandi minimalism & everything Japanese, especially long fibre denim😍the Japanese gentleman had natural style, so classic

[@alaskaapenas]

Most of the time i travel between rockabilly and skinhead fashion, and from what i see online, the older people dress genuinely. And that really shows

[@Christine_Everywhen]

I’m one of those “older people over 50” people 😉 who loves your videos. This type of analysis video was excellent - very well-paced and interesting!

[@Rachel-kx1ns]

I think a big part of this comes down to expectation - people don't expect old people to dress well or keep up with what's trending so it's appreciated more when they do, but it's the opposite for young people where good outfits get written off as them simply following a trend like how the oldies in this video wearing chore jackets and barrel leg pants seem so cool but the 30 year olds in brooklyn that wear them are just "hipsters". But credit where credit's due, old people just have that special sauce

[@DreamGirl650]

You’re really young. I’m in my early 60s and now I think back to favorite items I lived and try to find them now. I had a tapestry fabric blazer I’d love to find. Black velvet blazer. Emerald free silk blouse. Palazzo pants and hippie stuff from the 70s. I just want to go back to the styles and pieces that worked for me. Styles change way too fast to try to keep up. I’m doing my own trends.

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

I have never met anybody more stylish than my mother. She still gets compliments from strangers on the street even at age 96.

[@michelleblanco972]

I’ve always loved Iris Apfel and Franca Sozzani as older style icons for some of the same reasons you mentioned. I feel like the older style icons we notice and remember are either notable industry figures (Franca & Iris) and/or are going very bold with their style. In Paris this winter I was really inspired by all the older men with wool berets (not worn tilted or with stripes). Wearing a trench and a wool scarf. It just felt elegant but super practical. My grandma was a style icon to me, her style was over the top glam and very bold red lips everyday, every piece of gold jewelry she owned, furs. That’s not my style at all but I love that she was going for it!

[@iluvzevon]

Percia, your videos are truly my favorite! I also love the patina that comes from a well-loved wardrobe and decades of taste-making.

[@boy_topics]

I recently started working at a big art museum in my city and have been noticing a lot of stylish older people visiting. Even more so, the volunteer docents who guide our tours. Lots of simple, high-quality pieces put together for sleek looks and more often than not a piece of statement jewelry or a scarf. I love it!

[@kevinbarrett9615]

I’ve been thrifting for 50+ years and started my style journey at 15 when I started working in a men’s clothing store. Because I’ve been collecting and picking I have a lot of stuff , makes every day interesting and I get lots of compliments. Because I’ve lived through the Mod era, hippie era , grunge and beyond it’s a lot easier to get a look. Be true to yourself and don’t be a fashion victim.

[@marylhere]

Started thrifting fifty years ago as well. My mother kept many of her pieces from the 40s and 50s. I had an actual Claire MacCardle dress when I worked at Saks that my mother got second hand when she was pregnant with my little brother…1962. It was a fabulous piece that could be belted or not (perfect for a woman hiding a pregnancy from the office). A customer approached me and said she had that same dress twenty years ago…funny how fashion goes around. Some fashion is timeless. I am a clothes hoarder but I will open a cedar chest and fall in love with all my favorites all over again. Love to lounge in cashmere…

[@user-oc5mj5xy4b]

When I was four years old & people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up ; my response was ,” I want to be old .” When asked why , I said ; “ because you can do whatever you want look however you want . I’m 65 now & I have always worn Clark’s desert boots, & used oversized clothing in great fabrics & shapes . Always .

[@juliagibson635]

I agree that older people definitely dress better. My style icons are Diane Keaton and Ralph Lauren. They epitomize classic, chic timeless dressing and I absolutely love that.

[@JJ888-k2x]

Thank you for acknowledging us older people; you’re examples are inspiring to me > I am a product of the 70’s I remember wearing dresses over ‘ bell bottom jeans’ ; ( wide leg) .

[@roonroon88]

I love that you consistently approach fashion through a a narrative lens. I recently started teaching at a university and it became clear to me that the reason I love wearing oversized clothes is because it makes me feel like I'm playacting at my job and helps me not take it too seriously. Watching your videos helped me realize that, so please accept my heartfelt thanks!

[@percish]

@@roonroon88 oh very interesting!

[@FREDhater19]

Lynn Jaeger is so freaking cool. I saw her outside of a Rick Owens show in Paris. The Rick heads were DRESSING (and many looked amazing) and she still stood out in the best way. A unique vision.

[@kumo50]

Reading through the comments there seems to be a lot of us 50+ people following you. Looks like we appreciate you right back.

[@neuk111-j9v]

The Golden Age Hip Hop Generation ?

[@mskolezar]

I'm 50 and listen, it takes time to figure out how best to dress your particular shape, and then once you've figured that out AND hit middle-age you stop being insecure about how people perceive you and you dress however you want, in whatever makes you feel good. What each of the people have in common in your video is confidence in their style, which is something that can take four or five decades to finally land on.

[@luluandmeow]

I'm 58 and I've always had my own style, since childhood really, I've upgraded it to stay current and bought more quality pieces over the years, but fundamentally it hasn't changed much because I know myself, I know what I like, the colours and silhouettes that suit my petite frame. Being slim and healthy are very important when it comes to looking good in clothes. I don't "buy" it that obese women like the Vogue journalist you featured look great, they don't imo. I mean, good for her that she has her own style but I personally think she looks like a clown. There's a tendency sometimes to see eccentric attention-seekers as stylish, I prefer understated simple chic, Parisian-style. I definitely look up to older people who are confident, take care of their bodies and like me, they have bought accessories, clothes, shoes, jewellery, etc. over the years that they're still wearing and look so cool and stylish - a vintage shirt, a great pair of worn-in jeans/jacket/denim shirt, a suede jacket, a great wool coat, a quality belt (no logos on the buckle!), an elegant structured suede handbag (not a designer one, but still great quality). I don't dress like everybody else, unlike a lot of young fashion influencers, because I bought my clothes, footwear and accessories over the years and I've chosen well, so they haven't gone out of style. Some older women look amazing in subtly sexy outfits like Isabelle Huppert, who is in her 70s, and who wears a lot of black sheer/semi-sheer blouses. I wear semi-sheer tops too, e.g. Cos does some lovely thin merino tops, £55, in various colours. Isn't it interesting that eccentric fashion designers who head brands like Schiapparelli, always wear the same simple clothes? It just says it all really, "don't buy our over-the-top, trendy-for-5-minutes clothes!" Tom Ford, Ralph Lauren, Armani, etc. stick to their style uniform and have done so for years and years. Miuccia Prada - I find her very interesting, she's a genius who looks like a normal person, a little overweight, older, and well done for not having plastic surgery. As someone with an "important nose" myself, and also very short-sighted, in my late 50s I've come to accept what I cannot change and just invest in great prescription sunglasses to make my nose look smaller and draw attention away from my "quirks". I'm glad I don't look like everybody else. I may not be conventionally beautiful but I can still have style, and I hold my head high. I'm OK with getting older as I look and feel better than when I was younger. I love older people's style, there's a lot of us so I hope you will feature us again in future videos as we're here to stay and we rock!

[@EyeGlassTrainofMind]

Linda Rodin! I love her confidence and use of powerful lipstick and large glasses, especially.

[@SidneAnderson-Ward]

How I miss Iris Appel and all of the elegant elders from Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen. Many have passed away, but the boldness of their individual style has been such an inspiration that I still carry with me.

[@LaurenKH]

I really enjoyed this topic. I’ve dressed a bit more modestly most of my life. I prefer to play with shapes and texture to create a visual look for myself. I’ve always been teased for dressing older than my age (I’m in my late 30s now). I really don’t mind anymore because over the years it’s helped me settle on my style that I can wear from now until my later life and I just love the idea of that!

[@demonlasagna]

such an interesting video with such a unique perspetive. I'm 27 and as i become older i become more and more aware of the tiny presence of the older generation on online discourse. It's so important for us to have positive representations of aging! So much of the discussion focuses on young adults and it's gettting boring for me. thanks for the video.

[@hergenie]

Thank you! Thank you! Love Jason Jules. Lots of the same vibe as Linda Wright…❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maureenrhysjones4643]

One of the most interesting videos I've seen in YEARS!!!! Thank you.... a happy new follower! xx

[@annielegg7066]

Your pod is so full of stuff I’m saving it, to watch in full this evening. Thank you Anix

[@Momma_AL]

A lot of us, myself included, have stopped caring about trends and what others think and we dress and live for ourselves. I’ll be 62 next month (wish me happy birthday! lol) and while I might SEE what is trending if it’s not ME I won’t wear it. Adidas sambas were trending and they are me so I wear them. I dress for comfort and simplicity. I don’t want to have to think about what I’m going to wear.

[@linnearoyale]

phenomal! was just wanting to dig a little deeper on this subject and it’s delivered today in a bow! thank you, wonderful work as always.

[@violamathews4289]

Really interesting video with great insights. I admire Rei Kawakubo’s style. She’s the ultimate Comme des Garçons senior style icon.

[@Su-ri5ob]

We know what suits us, what feels comfortable and don't feel the need to follow trends.

[@gusmonster59]

We don't care what anyone else thinks and dress for ourselves. We don't care about trends, or social media either. Makes it easy to just wear what we like and go about our day.

[@88sstraight]

Recently attained 60 and am pissed that where I live winter is severe enough to throw any semblance of fashion out the window. When it’s -30 and the wind is blowing and I’m walking somewhere (as I do) every item worn has to earn its keep.

[@samhilberink4420]

amazing video, thank you so much!! ive developed a lot style wise, and i become more and more interested in a personal style - aka something that actually shows who you are, for example by the residue of pieces that your being filter has accumulated over the years

[@giliyavneh207]

I tend to be much more daring in my fashion sense compared to my mother, but at this point in life I really appreciate her consistency and prioritization of comfort. It suits her and her lifestyle.

[@pppotatoes]

I've been thinking about this concept recently but you put everything into words so well! I absolutely love this video and the individuals you chose to highlight

[@grumble]

My mum is turning 70 this year, but she looks 15 years younger, easily, mainly because she dresses really cool. The images of Linda Wright that you showed here remind me of her a lot; if a little more fitted because she's tiny and petite. (She's 5ft 3, I'm 6ft, we look hilarious standing next to each other.) She loves a comfy sweater, jeans, loafer combo, my mum does lol. She has lots of clothes that are 30+ years old, she thrifts a lot, and somehow her sweaters never pill. We see each other every Sunday, and she always goes full "Grandma it's me, Anastasia" to show off her fit. Her latest find: hot pink leather driving gloves! Ma'am 😂😂 While I can't emulate most of the silhouettes because of our difference in height and build, I can always take notes from her on colour and pattern combos, as well as fabrics. While some of her pattern and colour choices are a little more out there sometimes (see hot pink gloves), her first concern is always practicality: what's the weather, what am I doing today? I've inherited that pragmatism. Not the penchant for leopard print, though.

[@cynthiachazen3420]

When you get older, you have learned (probably the hard way) to only buy things of high quality. Even if that means buying less, or saving up for a big purchase. Quality is what counts, and it shows in clothing, and home furnishings, etc.

[@maryohmaryoh]

The actress Ali MacGraw has always been a personal style icon of mine. She is in her 80s now I believe and throws together the most incredible outfits. Other women who are very aesthetically true to themselves that I love: Isabella Rossellini, Diane Keaton, Lauren Hutton, Helena Bonham Carter… she is long gone but Katharine Hepburn always looked fantastic.

[@txspacemom765]

I'm 50 (F). For me, part of it is confidence, part of it is I know what I like. I don't follow trends at all. I never have. I've been described as a science teacher meets Indiana Jones, complete with cats, books, coffee, notebooks and pens and my nerdy glasses. I found RL when I was a kid and it's always been in my closet- classics include wide leg pants, the denim shirt and a white crisp t shirt. My only quirk is I have pink hair. I have an old Jeep, it's my second one and I tend to shop second hand for everything, so I don't fit into the mold of what you find in the stores. I like unique, utilitarian, and texture.

[@verity4013]

Oh I love this so much!! I've been trying to find a style that suits me, the best looks I have are inspired by my father with a touch of femme! Thank you ❤

[@lizflores1487]

I love Linda. She is the first person on IG, that resonated with my concept of stylish.

[@raedog68]

I actually love the whole Lagenlook style. I also love the bohemian/artistic look of Magnolia Pearl (though the cost is ridiculous). Im an avid thrifter, and have been doing it since the mid 80’s when I was in high school. I have eclectic taste…anything from Comme Des Garçons to Ralph Lauren lol….I also love Vivienne Westwood and The Row. So I swing from minimalist to full on maximalist. Just depends on my mood! Plus, Ive stopped caring what is “in” and only care about what makes me happy!

[@missebel7671]

Schönes Video, ich denke einer der Gründe ist das gewonnene Selbstbewustsein und die Stilsicherheit, das viele im Alter mit sich bringen. Und wir haben mehr modische Freiheit erlangt, im Lauf der Jahre. Ich bin 60 und trau mich modisch viel mehr. Als ich jung war, fehlte es mir an Selbstvertrauen. 😘

[@bbappzz98]

I would definitely say Helena bonham carter, what I love is how all her clothes feel like her. Like they were made for her. I’m getting there with my clothes, there are things my friends associate me with and things I know I love. What I love to see is the internal consistency even through style eras, that these clothes are clothes that suit you and look like ‘you’. I’m not the kind of person that likes to dress the same so I don’t aim to have a consistent vibe but I would love to get to the point where a majority of my clothes and looks all feel like me.

[@TamiThePinkHairedGirl]

I'm 54, and the thing you learn as you get older is that it feels good to be comfortable in your own skin. You stop caring what everyone thinks and you wear what you like, and that confidence in feeling good in what you're wearing shines through. It doesn't matter whether something is on trend or not, if you wear it with confidence, it works. Also, I kept a bunch of clothes, jeans especially, from my younger days, and I'm wearing them again now that I've gotten in shape. I call it my "Y2K collection". Patch pocket jeans, wide leg, cuffed, they all just happened to come back on trend, but I'd already been wearing them again when they did.

[@nadinehughey8054]

Linda Wright is in my head all the time! I also follow Grece Ghanem, who is just so fun!

[@peopleofmiami]

Great video. Insightful and current. So different from whats out there. Ill be looking forward for more

[@CherrieForest]

Hi this is the first time I have seen your account I agree with you on many points. Also you are one of the few out there that has a very nice way of phrasing and tone to your voice 🤓

[@percish]

@@CherrieForest oh thank you 😅 !

[@maisycakes1125]

Great video - I’m a 62 yer old woman who wants to dress like the older men you showed 😁 and now due to the rest of the points you made....I’m going to go ‘all in ‘ 😍

[@mybagoftheday1722]

I enjoyed watching this video so much! Your thiughts and all the background information was so inspiring, I sm going to stay with these thoughts for a long while. I really relate with the 90s fashion, I feel it is classic, the grunge style is nostalgic, and I now see that it is because I personslly relate with that decade that I have lived through in my youth.

[@mei.creates]

one of my style icons is also my mama! as i've grown older, our styles have become more and more similiar! (and it certainly helps that i've gotten a lot of her old clothes through the years--we're such a hand-me-down family!)

[@dasia5479]

This is wonderful and very timely for me. I'm seventy yo and recently I was giving a program at an art HS in NYC, of which I happen to be an alum.The students were great and at first it seemed that they were dressed very similarly to how were dressed: high-waisted jeans, afros, baggy t-shirts. The difference was that there wasn't as much creativity or variety in their dress. I've been wondering about that. Yes, there was the hippie style going on in my time, so there were more patterns but I don't think we all looked alike. Dressing was an occasion for making art of ourselves, in fact, some of us sewed our own clothes. It is an interesting study in contrast, given it is the same school.

[@Gabriel.Khimera]

Immediate subscribe! Love your content. I’m really into Americana, vintage clothing, but I’m 22yo! A lot of people tell me I dress like an old man and I LOVE it.

[@ENUFbyMNT]

I loved this video! Especially how you explained resonating with the spirit of some of the people. Cheers to a long life full of style!

[@VilmaMaldonado-q6j]

First time in your channel. Loved your communication style and your ideas. I don't like NY and don't have the money to live in Paris or Milan but I'd love to live in a city that is tolerant to this dressing styles that break with trends. Iris Apfel was an inspiration. I'll keep looking for that place 😊

[@profe3330]

I'm 68, and I agree with much of what you say. I think older people who love clothes (and, obviously, not all older people do!) have a look of self-possesion and individuality that younger people just haven't developed yet. Sometimes we're pretty quirky, too, and that takes a bit of courage. A lot of young people seem terrified of doing the "wrong" thing, or of being uncool in some terrifying way, and that's why they tend to look a bit forced and cookie-cutterish. This has probably been the case forever, but social media certainly doesn't help.

[@XYZ_Vu]

Really appreciated this video, because older people are always considered so fashion “out.” older people can definitely outdo the fashion of the younger, because there is an almost saying this to them. I think the idea of experience is not about dressing like a slob, it’s about finding things over the years that work.

[@FT56777]

Because we don’t give a shit what anyone thinks.

[@isotopiary]

Really enjoyed this-thank you!

[@-o-o-o-1]

Your videos are just the best! Love the thoughtful discourse around clothing. Thank you, Percia🤍

[@cynthiajohnston424]

As we age , we become more comfortable in our skin & how we cover it ! 😅 We express our own personalities , not those of the " herd " . When young we most likely followed trends ,which when looking back, was strange behavior - trying to be different while looking alike ? Duh ... Ok , so we were young & trying to find ourselves , just not yet confident enough to go out on our own . Many decades of life experiences later , here we are - well dressed , bravely dressed , on trend , off trend , classic , boho , artistic , etc. - true to ourselves . We may even be evolving more - our lives aren't over yet , so keep an eye on us ! 🤗

[@DestinyFerreira29]

I really appreciate this perspective. totally agree.

[@marieegenaes]

Great topic! I really like the style of many older men from Italy and the uk (I’m female from Norway). I like especially how they invest in quality and play with colour and size - in a not so crazy way. As for females I really like Linda Rodin.

[@-o-o-o-1]

Your video's are just the best! Love the thoughtful discourse around clothing. Thank you, Percia🤍

[@frederikavanhout4609]

I loved to watch this video. I liked especially the style of the men in your video. Inspiring.

[@latinaalma1947]

It is easy to be a collector of Ralph Lauren...blazers from all eras, fabrics, skirts, slacks, shirts, sweaters no dresses I just dont find them. I cpmbine them with boho just as Ralph does. For new fill in I go Ann Taylor end of season sales. My accessories esp belts are collectibles. I Have to wear hats my signature.

[@DancingSpacePotato]

I’m in my 30’s but it took the pandemic for me to realize how much there is in the world of fashion and clothes. I got into handmade boots and Japanese denim starting with the channel Stridewise which reset me on a path of “I’m going to wear this one thing until it either doesn’t fit, I can’t repair it anymore, or I’m dead” so everything I wear is max comfort, max timeless ( as far as I can imagine myself wearing it when I’m 80 ), and max quality. Quality was the hardest to figure out because it means something different to everyone, but that eclectic grandpa style really only works for me because I can wear in my things to heavily they just become part of me. I also resonate with some trends, but I try to be late to the party and only get the trendy things if they’re sticking around which happens to mostly be revivals of heritage pieces

[@jztouch]

Love this video! I first became inspired by older peoples’ fashions hanging out in the Hamptons years ago and saw the effortlessly cool older folks out there and tried to emulate their relaxed style. Another great place to see older people wearing great fashions is the Dongmyo neighborhood of Seoul. It’s a real scene with lots of unique older folks and they really outshine the younger Seoulites with their individual style.

[@TheDiamondSea]

👀 Dragon Quest book in the back

[@gustavocecille2063]

loving the cozy background :)

[@franceshanna3724]

Love Linda Wright, my fave!

[@MarisB-b8z]

it is a form of self-care .:)

[@rubyk.1506]

Anna Piaggi, she has left us but her style continues to inspire, Jean Woods, (one of the featured fashionistas in the BBC doc Fabulous Fashionistas), Beatrix Ost, Debroah Rapaport, who makes hats and other accessories out of old paper and other recycled materials, Zandra Rhodes, Jenny Kee, the Idiosyncratic Fashionistas, Tutti Bennett, to name a few... All inspire me! ❤

[@momasu]

64 year-old adoptive Parisian here. I like the point about taking what one likes from each decade. For me, it would go something like: 1960s: The Hush Puppies and corduroy look of, say, Charlie Watts. 1970s: Bowie, the sheer daring, the unisex and bisex thing going on, the embrace of wild colour. 1980s: New Romantic, how we did what would now probably be called "cultural appropriation" in good faith. 1990s: The triumph of multi-culturalist globalism, and the availability (via world trade but also cheap jet travel) of styles from Asia, Africa, etc. Tibor Kalman's book (Un)Fashion (2000) was the culmination of this. 2000s - now: For me personally, the next two decades were about Asian styles, as Seoul and Tokyo dominated my life. But also, this collage of bits of each decade was important: we weren't just taking from each decade, but also from each continent, and becoming curators of our personal style. 2020s: Just locally here in Paris I was pleased to see young people getting into the 1970s in the early 2020s, via curated vintage shops like Relique. The moment has passed, though: Relique's presence is much reduced. Tip: the café to frequent in Paris if you want to see people dressing in interesting ways is Partisan.

[@neuk111-j9v]

Erm No We were the ' Asian Styles ' in the 80s

[@neuk111-j9v]

I have never been to Asia

[@neuk111-j9v]

* wore

[@momasu]

@@neuk111-j9v You were or wore the Asian styles in the 80s, congratulations. (All that Yamamoto and Comme was a bit expensive and dark for me back then.) Some people are just getting round to it now, as exampled by the fresh stacks of Popeye magazine in certain shops here in Paris.

[@ScottyMikeLBC]

I really enjoyed your video! Thank you for sharing!