AGELESS STYLE Olive Jones, 92, is a retired fashion buyer from Preston By Stephanie Sofokleous For You Magazine Published: 08:01 GMT, 2 November 2024 | Updated: 08:01 GMT, 2 November 2024 e-mail PROBLEM ‘I’ve been in my comfort zone for too long, wearing trousers and tops, and have become stale and predictable. But I’m young at heart and want to see if I can wear a more youthful look without feeling ridiculous.’ SOLUTION Olive wanted to be smarter, more elegant and tap into vintage glamour in a way that felt age appropriate.
This A-line skirt from Karen Millen is a good length and shape for Olive’s figure. The cardigan is the perfect addition, but can also be worn with casual outfits like jeans and trainers. Cardigan, £85, and skirt, £129, karenmillen.
com. Earrings, £5.99, newlook.
com. Bag, £85, dunelondon.com.
Shoes, £70, clarks.com OLIVE'S VERDICT ‘I feel so glamorous. I wouldn’t have chosen these pieces, particularly the shoes and bag, but they look fantastic.
This outfit has given me more confidence to experiment with today’s trends. I’ll be wearing it to my grandson’s birthday party.’ Hair: Dayna Vaughan-Teague at Carol Hayes using Philip Kingsley.
Make-up: Frances Prescott using Bare Minerals. Additional copy: Scarlett Dargan Share or comment on this article: AGELESS STYLE e-mail More top stories.
