The Ultimate Style Secrets of Ageless Women

These are the women who prove age is a trivial matter, indeed

The Ultimate Style Secrets of Ageless Women
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They have brains, beauty, and life lessons to spare. Through style and confidence, the following women prove age is nothing more than a trivial matter. In a nod to times when our elders were revered for their life experience and wisdom, we're taking note from these especially chic ladies. Click through the gallery to get stylish inspiration from the women we want to grow up to be just like.

This article originally appeared on Harper's Bazaar US.

Maye Musk

1 of 16

Who: Canadian-South African model and dietitian, mom to Elon Musk and two other children.

The lesson: Statement earrings are non-negotiable.

Get the look: Paco Rabanne earrings, matchesfashion.com.

Maxine Waters

2 of 16

Who: Congresswoman, U.S. Representative for California

The lesson: A smart jacket should never be underestimated.

Get the look: Jonathan Simkhai blazer, net-a-porter.com.

Lauren Hutton

3 of 16

Who: Model and actress.

The lesson: Seventies insouciance is always in style.

Get the look: Cinq a Sept jacket, farfetch.com.

Carmen Dell'Orefice

4 of 16

Who: Model, booked her first cover at age 15.

The lesson: Pick a signature color.

Get the look: Gucci top, farfetch.com.

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Angela Bassett

5 of 16

Who: Actress, director, producer, and activist.

The lesson: Statement earrings without all the noise are chic and classy.

Get the look: Emily P. Wheeler earrings, emilypwheeler.com.

Charlotte Rampling

6 of 16





Who: British actress.







The lesson:
 Menswear-inspired looks can be sexier than the littlest dress.

Get the look: Max Mara jacket, net-a-porter.com.

Carolina Herrera

7 of 16

Who: Venezuelan designer and philanthropist.

The lesson: A white button-down is an evening staple.

Get the look: Kotn top, us.kotn.com.

Iman

8 of 16

Who: Beauty company founder, model, philanthropist.

The lesson: Prove your metal in major metallics.

Get the look: Marie France Van Damme kaftan, net-a-porter.com.

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Helen Mirren

9 of 16

Who: British actress and philanthropist.

The lesson: Don't shy from vibrant shades.

Get the look: The Row sweater, hm.com.

Rekha

10 of 16

Who: Indian film actress.

The lesson: Be as ornate as you want to be.

Get the look: Simone Rocha bag, modaoperandi.com.

Diane Keaton

11 of 16

Who: Actress and philanthropist.

The lesson: Black and white is always right.

Get the look: Altuzarra skirt, net-a-porter.com.

Iris Apfel

12 of 16







Who: Interior designer, philanthropist, style influencer.




The lesson: 
More is more is more if you're confident.

Get the look: Prada coat, farfetch.com.

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Pat Cleveland

13 of 16

Who: Model and philanthropist.

The lesson: Maintain your flare for drama.

Get the look: Gucci jacket, net-a-porter.com.

Jane Fonda

14 of 16

Who: Actress, activist, philanthropist.

The lesson: A good tailor is the best investment.

Get the look: Joseph trousers, net-a-porter.com.

Linda Rodin

15 of 16

Who: Philanthropist and founder Rodin Olio Lusso.

The lesson: Looking cool doesn't need to come at the cost of comfort.

Get the look: FitFlop sneakers, nordstrom.com.

Yoko Ono

16 of 16

Who: Artist and philanthropist.

The lesson: A great hat is always in style.

Get the look: Sensi Studio hat, net-a-porter.com.


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