8 Over-50 Women With Ridiculously Good Style

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In the fast-paced fashion industry, it can often feel like there's a glaring lens always refocusing on what's youthful and new. But here at Who What Wear, we're inspired by women of every age, which is why we figured it was high time to give a few of our favorite over-50 trendsetters a little love. These bloggers and Instagram stars have carved their own niches by staying true to their unique senses of style and mixing trends with styles they've kept in their arsenals over time.

While these eight style makers are by no means the only older women who can teach us a thing or two about style, following along in their fashion journeys has taught us a thing or two about our own fashion inclinations. Just take one peek at these eight awesome trendsetters, and you'll see what we mean. Read on for a look at eight inspiring women and then shop pieces for women of every age.

Mette Sorrig

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Hailing from Denmark, Sorrig never fails to throw together a ridiculously cool look in true Scandi-girl fashion.

Style Tip: A three-piece suit look is always classy, elegant, and timeless. Adding a fun shoe ups the cool factor a little bit.

Alyson Walsh

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The fashion journalist is a beacon if you're on the hunt for classic style inspiration—take this timeless blazer, T-shirt, and jeans combo.

Styling Tip: When wearing loafers, opt for a pair of jeans that cuts off near the ankles. That hemline makes the look feel more elevated.

Elaine Davis

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A trendy outfit doesn't have to be complicated, and New Yorker Elaine Davis proves as such.

Styling Tip: Balance out the masculine vibe of chunky boots and a moto jacket with a pretty satin slip dress for the perfect pretty but cool look.

Grece Ghanem

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Take one look at Grece Ghanem's vibrant Instagram feed, and chances are you're going to want everything. From affordable, trendy pieces to new-school staples, the tastemaker knows how to style it all.

Style tip: A good pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses classes up any look.

Renia Jaz

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Fans of whimsical designer pieces should consider adding London-based Renia Jaz to their list of follows (if they haven't done so yet). The fashion creative has an eye for picking out the It pieces of the season and coming up fresh ways to style them.

Style Tip: Investing in a good pair of black pumps is always a good idea.

Janet Gunn

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Janet Gunn is a perennial Who What Wear favorite for her relaxed West Coast style. Whether a minidress or a T-shirt and jeans, Gunn's outfits are go-tos for style inspiration.

Style tip: If you normally don't experiment with color, a button-down shirt is the perfect place to start.

Yasmin Furmie

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Yasmin Furmie features home décor and wellness on her page too, but we're especially smitten with her fashion outfits. She nails the mix of looking on-trend yet timeless.

Style tip: Creative layering can be a great way to make items you already own feel new again.

Susie Wright

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A former Nordstrom buyer, Susie Wright knows a thing or two about trends to keep in your rotation.

Styling Tip: Mixing black and white in a look can feel classy and fresh.

This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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