The Sartorialist

How the cute white poodle matches her fluffy white hair. Love her vivid blue dress, the rolled up sleeves of her trench coat (note, which is not buttoned), and her matching white plastic bag with blue letters on it. I should only look so good at her age!

Love the trench, love the dog, love the lady

Fashion is timeless. You are never too old- This lady is proof of that statement.

It's so nice to see someone not 25 or younger on a style blog! Style doesn't end at 30!

ohh she looks wonderful!

work those hose!

How nice to see an older lady (with great style) featured among all the usual young lovelies on your blog!

She truly is lovely. If the plastic shopping bag and old lady hose distract your attention, squint your eyes and you can see how beautiful she once was…and still is.

the trenchcoat, the bright blue dree, the hair, the smile. just lovely!

Love this woman! It's how I aspire to be when I am about her age. I see so many women like her in my NYC neighborhood (up near Columbia University) doing their daily errands while still telegraphing to the world that just because you are "old" you don't just lose your style. You can see that this lady took the time to tie her trench just so and adjust the gathers perfectly. And it says a lot about her personality. The dog is cute, too!

Simply delightful

This is classic. Just beautiful.

One is never too old to look their best. Bravissima, Seniora.

She's fabulous!!

Aw wow! So cute.

what a striking vision!

Lovely lady! I am under 30 and I want her dress!

Doesn't she look gorgeous! absolutely beautiful! :)

love the trench, what a cool nonna!

I love it!

Damn, I aspire to such heights of style.

She is a good example to others; out walking, exercising and taking some pride in her appearance and proving you can always look nice no matter what age!

Sheer grace and elegance! What a lovely lady..

Not to be rude, but her and the dog look somewha alike – they're adorable!

What a beautiful nan! :)

made my day:)

Is the hemming on her coat a particular style? i love how glossy the blue fabric is.

What an adorable relaxed classic lady.. Love the white and black trench with the electric blue dress.

This is why your blog is required reading/watching: you remind us all that elegance and style are ageless. Thank you.

so so cute!

Ever so lovely. My envious eye sees a wonderful and intriguing couple that draws me in on both a sentimental and artistic level along with the upmost of respect seeing and appreciating her as she is.

fabulous until you reach the shoes!

Gotta love how her hair matches the poodles hair. She's so cute, great colours she's wearing!
Well done on your great findings.

Very elegant and stylish. Age is no barrier! :)

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best pic in ages! wonderful!!!

her expression is so honest and priceless…a kind of look you don't get from younger people very often. Gorgeous gran!

priceless.

Beautiful elegant hands. She hold herself so well and knows how to 'don a trench with ease and grace.

That's the most adorable coat.

Love her! The combination of the blue dress and that trench. But her smile makes the whole look. Great shot! Great lady!

gorgeous lady and adorable pooch!

hay girl hay!

so many poodles, so little time! simply divine..

xoxo Brigitte & Serge

woman is cuuuuttttee

and dignified

Gorgeous Lady with the prefect pet!!!!

I am encouraged by the comments which respect this woman and where she is in life. One can't immpose wishes about shoes, nylons, etc. when you don't realize the challenges that come with age – "just you wait,XXX, just you wait!" as Eliza sang. I really appeciated the comment about the fact that she is hanging on to her mobility, no cane and out walking around. My mother-in-law who exercised all her life is now in her 90's and struggling to hang on, too. Brava.

I think it would be highly impractical for a lady of advanced years to prance around in 6 inch Louboutins so i take no issue with her footwear. I think she is nothing short of magnificent, so elegant and a sartorial inspiration. One of my definite favorites.

i still think that the portuguese old ladies, in their black dresses and with their gold earrings, are the most beautiful :)

Stop criticising this fabulous womoons shoes. Ive seen much worse footwear on folks a quarter of her age. Beauty and style are timeless and she is the epitome of this.

Oh Scott, you really know how to go straight to the heart.

This is what I love about your site. Women like her make me feel brave about the old-lady future awaiting me. She is the epitome of chic and sensible for her age.

This dog is the canine version of her. Look how the front left paw is held in the exact same gesture as the lady's. I won't even go into the hair, that's too obvious

More old ladies please!

She is quite possibly the most gorgeous thing I've ever see on this site. She looks so gentle – the eyes & smile – and her hands remind me of my grammie's. Still vital & caring for a little companion. This is the beauty of getting old, just by her expression it looks like she's had a full & happy life… things like this make me question everyone's (including my own) fear of aging.

oh, that's awesome.

She's adorable! I love her trench with the pop of blue.

such amazing greatness. style is timeless and effortless.

she is fabulous. period.

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amazing! love it

Now, just how gorgeous is this……so beautiful………thank you…….

I wish people would stop with the *&@?! granny thing. Everyone who is elderly isn't a grandmother. Give it up folks! You are stereotyping and considering how little respect is conferred on mothering these days, you might be demeaning. We don't really know anything about her other than this picture. Elderly, or even just older, women tend to be treated in an offhand way. Older men aren't called "dear" or "hon", or are they?

she's stylin!! I hope I can be half as fashionable as she is when i'm older.

That's pure style and ¿?¿?¿? who says that you have to take 20 years to go on a wonderful pic and splurge on style every pore of your skin, bravo to the photographer and super super super bravo for the model !!!

She is absolutely beautiful! I love her smile and overall demeanor – she looks like she would give the kindest hugs! <3

GRACE + HAVING PEACE WITH YOURSELF

that what's this beautiful woman got..

I <3

one of my all time favorites of your shots. there is a lot of depth of emotion coming from her and from behind the camera. thank you for showing such respect for the older and wiser set of our generation.

great photo….please give us more examples of stylish elderly people around the world–remember the baby boomers are getting older and we need lots of fashion inspiration!!

Awesome trench coat. She must have been always stylish. The pooch always too.

how cute are they?!!?!?

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I love the colours and the way she ties the trench. What a scoop.

Fantastic!

priceless!

She looks like a neighbor of mine who consumed a quart of Four Roses every week until she died at 103.

Still, this lady has trenchant good taste.

CW

I'd have to say this looks very Lucille Ball. Effortlessly chic.

Flesh-colored stockings are the new black.

Love!!

And as someone who has a beautiful dog, I would not be at all offended if someone said that we look alike. I notice it all the time when I see dogs and their people.

Its so easy to project on to her. I disagree with the criticisms about her shoes and hose and those that stereotype. She looks great and she's out walking the dog. Cool.
Personally, her hands remind me of my mothers and my grandma's and of their gentleness and skill.
At times I wonder about us Americans and how we think that if we don't have the right shoe or piece we aren't stylish. I don't think that it's about the pieces. It's more encompassing than that. I'll take a cool freak in Salvation Army than one who bought exactly what a salesperson/stylist sold them.
3 cheers for variety.

thank you for celebrating the crone years! she's a fashion beauty…

such a cute old lady and i love her trench and the blue dress!

This woman understands how much beauty can be given to the world if one only cares. In twenty years, I hope to look like her. — The librarian who wears four inch heels.

She looks absolutely fabulous. The was she is wearing the trench coat is so chic.

How wonderful to see a "mature" stylish lady – such elegance lets see more of her and others like her.

style is forever

Her clothes are beautiful and so is she. Lovely.

aww the cutest ever.

I think this is one of your most fabulous pictures for a while!….one gorgeous lady…..i always see older folk and think they do chic so well!
If i look half this lovely when i grow up i will be very pleased with myself.
Oh Sart what would we do without you?…Hannah.xx
* cough, come to London soon , cough*

delightful! what a gorgeous creature.

Adorable! She reminds me of my grandmother, and i feel lucky :)
(Not because she is old like her, but the style)
Sometimes it's sad when people (getting older), forget to take care of themselves- inside and out. She is truly astonishing.
And she reminds me of Mimi Weddell, who is also remarkable.

what a grandma!! That is an
excelent picture. Beatiful

Nothing like I've ever seen before. So lovely. [= What an inspiration.

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The little plastic bag is from Lindt chocolates! I love her even more now.

Love her and love the fact you actually found someone like her!

She truly is cute! I keen on her style. It says a lot about her.

She is amazing. What an inspiration!

From an era we could learn something from… she's fabulous and she knows she's "never fully dressed without a smile."

This gives all us ladies hope for a future where we can walk our pooches in style with such ease and grace.

She was secretly hoping no-one would catch her wearing her Cinderella dress under her trenchcoat!
No, she seriously does look elegant. I wish she were my grandma.

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Great photo!I really like it!

I love her, this is one of my favorite shots definitely. Such class and elegance!

Who said old age meant unstylish? She looks beautiful!

I know her!!!! she is the mother of my kids pediatrician, the best pediatrician in milano!! you should see her in winter time with big fur hats and superchic cachemire coats…and you should also see the pediatrician daughter..same charme!francesca