Here are some senior influencers who can give you inspirational ideas on fashionable clothing and styling trends at any age. Their blogs will inspire you to upgrade your wardrobe and stand out from the crowd!
1. Lyn Slater – The Accidental Icon
Lyn Slater is a 65-year-old clinical associate professor at Fordham University and a fashion blogger with over 550,000 followers on Instagram.
Her style is resolutely modern and urban, but she encourages readers to define their own look. “I think clothing can express who you are better than words,” Slater says. Her blog, Accidental Icon, is full of fashion tips, artwork, and culture, as seen through her eyes.
2. Patti Gibbons – Not Dead Yet Style
Patti Gibbons is a 60-something fashion blogger who refuses to relinquish her sense of style and encourages others in their “middle years” to do the same. Her blog, Not Dead Yet Style, showcases her love of elegant, coastal fashion with the inclusion of accessories and styling picked up from her travels across the US and around the world.
Gibbons offers fun, innovative, and affordable ways to curate a closet of iconic pieces that will allow you to showcase your personality.
3. Josephine Lalwan – Chic at Any Age
Josephine Lalwan began her blogging career a decade ago, at age 60. The UK-based creator is still going strong, catering to women over 50 looking to upgrade their style with a focus on timeless wardrobe and accessory pieces.
Lalwan’s blog, Chic at Any Age, is full of casual chic basics, as well as styling tips, great skincare products, ways to transition outfits between seasons, and much more.
4. Beth Djalali – Style At A Certain Age
Beth’s blog, Style at a Certain Age, is full of tips on building an affordable luxury wardrobe, traveling in comfort, and styling seasonal outfits.
She also writes about cooking, houseware, wellness, and beauty tips for older women. Her Daily Looks are a fun way to see how she effortlessly styles her outfits.
5. Margaret Manning – Sixty and Me
Sixty and Me is a wonderful resource for women over 60 looking to update their style and remain active and healthy. Margaret is from Switzerland and has over 500,000 followers in her blog community.
Her message for older women is to stay true to their authentic selves while embracing modern trends in fashion, hair, and accessories. Her blog is also full of information on topics varying from finance to health and wellness.
6. Susan Blakely – une femme d’un certain âge
Susan Blakey’s blog, une femme d’un certain âge, is all about helping women express themselves through their style choices. Susan offers fashion and travel tips while encouraging older women to seek out new experiences.
Since starting the blog in 2007, Susan has now become a full-time creator and has recently finished a color and style analysis course to offer her followers personal styling services. The Style Hub on her website is a great source of inspiration, from shoes to hats and everything in between.
7. Susan Street – SusanAfter60.com
Susan spent a career in the fashion industry and started SusanAfter60.com to help other older women who are stuck in a style rut.
Her goal is to teach women to dress for their figures and style items in their closets in new ways, so they can “stay away from frumpy and look fabulous instead.” Susan’s blog is easy to navigate, with loads of pictures to help you create outfits and accessorize them.
8. Cheryl Tucker – Life and Style After 50
Cheryl has been blogging since 2013 for women who are looking for fashion and lifestyle tips with a mature edge. Her blog, Cheryl Tucker – Life and Style After 50, combines great seasonal outfit photos, health and nutrition advice, skin care, and styling tips to keep you looking and feeling fantastic.
Cheryl doesn’t limit her fashion choices. She styles everything from hats to corduroys to combat boots, creating fun and unique looks with a chic flair. When you see outfits that catch your eye, there’s always a convenient link to a page that tells you the brand, price, and where you can buy it.
Good taste is timeless no matter what age you are. The next time you are looking for some inspiration, check out these influencers.
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