i know it’s been a while since then, but during a conversation with some of the bloggers at the weardrobe conference, rebecca of the clothes horse called a certain website to my attention after i hinted that i occasionally take fashion tips from little old ladies riding the bus. yes, that’s right, sometimes i look to the geriatric for style inspiration, and i’m not ashamed. it’s where i first discovered the hat scarf (or snood, if you will. that’s a scarf with a hood, my friends) and it’s why i’ll always be very fond of a comfy cozy cardigan. in fact, these sophisticated older ladies and gentleman are the ones hoarding all that awesome vintage in their closets that us greedy vintage bloggers just can’t wait to get our hands on!
so since i didn’t exactly get dressed today, i decided to share with you some inspiration of the advanced style. which happens to be the name of a pretty cool blog with a nice collection of street style pictures from a more sophisticated age set. while browsing through the images on said blog, i noticed that a lot of images were taken from mister mort. so for the sake of giving the proper credit, all images from column a were pulled from advanced style, while the images on column b were taken from mister mort. here’s to dressing stylishly for many years to come!
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Wow, I had no idea this blog existed!! Amazing!! I feel like older people know where it's at. Plus, they lived through some of the best fashion eras!
Thanks for sharing.
lululetty.blogspot.com
my nanna would have fit right into the 'advanced style' blog…man i miss her.
Amen to that! BTW, I wish I could wake you up with a cup of coffee every morning, too! But, not in a weird way – in a I-wish-we-lived-closer kind of way :)
Hee Hee! I, too, get inspired by golden gals! When I worked in a doctor's office I used to get lots of fashion advice from older patients. Like pinning your tights to your bra to prevent then from rolling down and creating love handles! :)
I've been to their blog a few times but have forgotten the URL. Love the first pic!
clothedmuch.blogspot.com
What a Fun Blog Idea! Thank you for Sharing!
I definitely agree with you, especially that the most amazing treasure pieces found during thrifting are coming from older generations!
They shouldn't be ignored for their current and past fashion style ;)
-Coco
http://ourpapermoon.blogspot.com
I too take style tips from the elderly. Thanks for pointing out this blog!
um weeeird, i was totally just on this website givin' kudos to all these old timers! they are amazing! i'm with you on getting style inspiration from the old folks, they came from a time when everybody seemed to care a little more about dressing up, and nobody EVER went to the grocery store or ran their errands in their pjs. i love it. there is this one old lady who frequents the breakfast restaurant i waitress at, she always wears the most amazing clothes from the 60s and 70s, the other day she came in with a red mini dress, perfectly triangular white color underneath, and floral scarf, and black hosiery, i wanted to die, she's so HOT! :) oh yes, good stuff!
p.s. still totally psyched for that interview – no hurry thought of course :)
xo,
Claire
older ladies always have scarf tyin' down to an ART. love it.
I think I found my new favorite site. I love old people. I hope I'm that stylish when I'm older.
Older people seriously know how to dress. I feel it is the very young and the very old that tend to be so fearless and thus very inspiring!
these images are great!
haha. great way to put it! i love well-dressed older people – so cute!!
Interesting! Love the classic styles!
thanks for the reference of the blog !
i just checked it out and i cant stop looking at it .
it's amazing how older people dress . chich grannies and grandpas ! no wonder many of us like to steal vintage jewelry and cardigans from nana . haha ..
my nana would definately fit in here ! she wears makeup everyday where i dont even wear makeup . and she always wear matching dress with nice shoes and bags .
this really is a great blog! the lady in the round sunnies seems to be a regular on the site and she's always looking sharp as a tack!
xoxo
Love this!!! My nana would fit perfect on advanced style- she has one of the best styles I have seen (that is actually where I get my sense of style from). Secretly I want her to give me her clothes because they are so pretty. hehe
xoxo
Amy
thebargainhunterextraordinaire.blogspot.com
This is so cool. My nonna has great style. She wears lovely printed dresses! <3 Thankies for sharing.
Now that lady dressed in brown – trench + brolly + bangs – if I could dress half as stylishly as she does when I grow older, I actually wouldn't mind being old(er)!
I really love your style, Do you marry me?? Lol
@ MaisonChaplin.blogspot.com
this is so sweet i love it!
Oh this is awesome that someone is showing some love to this site! I love Advanced Style from the moment I first looked at it!
Awesome post.
how cool, I love it!
I remember seeing this blog a while ago, I luv it, so thanks so much for reminding me hun! I really luved ur post!!! : )
omg i loooooove advanced style! i actually cannot wait to be an old lady for style purposes alone!
in a similar vein…
http://planetawesomekid.com/
the tina turner/michael jackson halloween costume is my fave!
have a great weekend!
xo,
al
http://signaturestyles.blogspot.com
very cute and inspirational!!
I love that blog! they are soooo stylish and cute… they always have the BEST hats and accessories..
Just tweeted this! super awesome. LONG LIVE THE SYLISH GRANNY! *because i'm a granny at heart*
ah! hey! so you commented and i came to your blog and here is advanced style! i had no idea, sorry, didn't mean to copy your post, honest! ;/
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