Gramma's Style

Hello, Pres. This is the first time I have written to you. My 20-something GD says that my look is good for me, since I am 60ish and a little stout. She says it suits my country life style. But I have have been longing for a jacket with a little more style, maybe with ruffles, and some great boots. She says that you will tell me to dump my old clothes and buy trendy items. She says my style is timeless, and I shouldn't follow fashion. Lots of my friends say that their style is timeless too. They tell me to buy pieces that will be high quality but last forever. Any Advice? My Style

Have you ever watched WNTW? There is a reason that it starts with a Trash Can.

There's no need, however, if you know how to shop ( See The Pres Method) to trash your whole wardrobe at any time. And, BTW, The Pres Method goes for a lean wardrobe of highest end pieces, as you may recall; with any look copyable at all price points. Also, I also never said to jump on all trends. Some folks aren't shaped for ruffles to add visual bulk. But don't automatically recoil from every new look, either. Ruffles can be worn around the wrists; or in narrow vertical stripes. They are quite adaptable for a fresh look. And, I would not buy a coat with ruffles. Instead, add a ruffled scarf.

But everything, highest end, or low, has an expiration date. There's no Style without Fashion; and Fashion moves on. Regularly. "Good Style" is passing. It doesn't matter if you're 20 or 60. No excuses for rural GMs. They can wear lovely things with a non-urban flare. These things don't have to be frumpy, no matter what the size or age of the wearer (For a lovely country look, see Ralph Lauren, Country Chic) Fashion is not the exclusive domain of the 20-something (quite the opposite, from what I've seen.)

Here's an absolutely highest end skirt (Chanel,2000) Gray wool, not trendy; conservative non-urban texture.
So Over Now. I'm not saying it wasn't worth the investment then. I have high end pieces that I have worn to shreds. But try living in the moment, not dreaming of what to wear a decade from now.