Our Favourite Fashion Influencers Over 50 Who Prove Age Is Just A Number
Proving that good style is ageless and eternal, here are some of our favourite fashion influencers over 50 to check out!
Fashion has always had a notoriously ageist reputation for favouring the youthful. Trends often chase the younger audiences – pause and consider all the Y2K-inspired looks that designers are putting out on the runway as a reflection of what Gen Z shoppers are gravitating towards, and you’ll get our drift.
Yet in spite of it all, these fashion influencers over 50 continue to prove that there is no expiration date to good style. Through their feeds, they are a testament that no matter how young or old you may be, there’s always a space for you to experiment with your favourite clothing and fashion styles, and find a way to represent who you are through your clothing.
But don’t take our word for it just yet, and keep scrolling to see our favourite fashion influencers over 50.
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She’s 63 — and loving every second of her life as a content creator. Former fashion executive Gym Tan had more than 30 years in the fashion business working for big brands like Esprit and DKNY, but today she’s creating her own fashion content as a TikTok star slash fashion and style influencer.
Boasting 145k followers on Instagram and 246k followers on TikTok, you could say Tan has earned herself a strong following who have fallen in love with her cheerful personality and, of course, her impeccable yet relatable style.
She also revealed that she never had as much influence as she has today, when she’s in her 60s. “Life gets better as you age, because you have more confidence and presence. I want to show that getting dressed should be part of your self-expression — it should be easy, and it shouldn’t require complicated combinations or designer brands.” Her mission? To spread the message that style and beauty have no age.
At 57 years of age, Greece Ghanem is taking the fashion world by storm, thanks to her unapologetic approach to dressing up.
The microbiologist-turned-style icon is prone to be seen wearing some of the coolest pieces from buzzy brands like Marine Serre, Bottega Veneta, Frankie Shop, and her seemingly endless array of Old Celine threads. She even shares content seeing her trying on lingerie – a bold statement that normalizes and gives representation to older consumers shopping at these innerwear brands. Couple that with her signature angular bob and you can see why she’s adored by thousands of fans.
How we wished our professors were as cool as Lyn Slater.
The 67-year-old New York-based clinical associate professor of social work and law at Fordham University became frustrated over the lack of representation for older women in fashion and sought to add her own voice to the sphere through a self-founded blog. Stop by her feed to find plenty of inspo that will suit today’s contemporary women who appreciate fuss-free yet chic ensembles lit up by the occasional fun accessory or unique detailing.
One good thing to come out of the pandemic is this octogenarian couple’s Instagram. Called “Want Show As Young”, the story goes that this elderly couple – named Wanji and Sho-er – ran a laundromat in Taiwan and their grandson started styling them in the threads left behind by forgetful laundromat customers.
Donning ‘his and hers’ pairings, their style is an eclectic mix of vintage-inspired pieces, mixed with quirky accessories and their signature radiant smiles.
This 54-year-old New Yorker and former creative force behind J.Crew is a must-follow for some seriously fashionable snaps. Jenna Lyons has long been known for her ability to seamlessly mix high fashion with streetwear and continues doing so to this day.
Stop by her Instagram for some faaabulously inspiring looks – from stop-motion videos that will give you shoe-lust to snaps of Lyons strolling through rooms in oversized shirts and Birkenstocks.
When it comes to Tessie Singson, effortless is the way to go. Going by the name Lola Androgynous, the 67-year-old influencer often dons sculptural pieces from brands such as Jil Sander, Comme des Garçons and Simone Rocha and pulls off each look with an air of coolness.
It’s as if her looks are saying “oh this? I just threw it on in 10 minutes”, and it’s a lesson in easy dressing that we could all learn a thing or two about.
For Renia Jaz, nothing is ever too much.
Founder of the popular Instagram page @venswifestyle, 56-year-old Renia tackles some of the wildest colours and patterns, as well as each season’s most standout looks with a sense of fun and confidence. Whether it’s a pair of fuzzy Hermes sandals in searing vermilion or a head-to-toe pink look, each outfit update on her feed is chicer than the last.
A social worker-turned-designer, Yasmin Furmie is a South African style influencer whose personal IG bio says it all: “Disrupt the norm.” Yasmin feed is filled with eclectic and modest looks, and she’s a big fan of incorporating shirting details into her outfits thanks to her shirt brand Sisi The Collection. A huge fan of playing with proportions, you’ll find her layering a corset over a coat, or two skirts layered over pants. If you’re looking for inspo on how to rock an interesting silhouette, this is the account to follow.
Unlike some of her counterparts here, Australian ex-magazine editor turned fashion influencer Fiona Milne’s feed is a masterclass on taking classic dressing to the next level. Better known as FiFi Milne, her mix-and-matching of sophisticated neutrals exudes a sense of refinement, and yet remains achievable by everyone who needs looks that look good on the go. A FiFi Milne look is always classic and minimalist, but it’s never boring.
We couldn’t do a round up of our fave over-50 fashion influencers and not include the OG queen of the lot: Iris Apfel.
The much-adored fashion doyenne is known for her “more is more” approach to dressing, and channels this maximalism with her penchant for layering pattern over pattern, on top of stacks of jewellery. Through her eyes, fashion is a celebration of life and the joys of dressing up – what could be more inspirational than that?
This article originally appeared in Her World.