This summer pin-striped suit caught my eye right away.  It was purchased in the southern states over 30 years ago but doesn’t look a day old.  The handsome man wearing it told me that his ensemble always reminds him of his father who said, “A cane and a hat is the definition of leisure!”

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Jeanne pulls out this sassy, striped dress every summer.  She’s been doing so for well over 30 years and it still looks remarkable!  She remembers buying it when Nancy Sinatra’s These Boots Were Made for Walkin was a big hit and a low waist on clothing was all the rage. What a lovely summer outfit.

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Summer whites, stripes and a straw hat.

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Even as I hurried across the street, head down to avoid the rain, this bright white jacket and zebra print bag found their way into the corner of my eye.  I doubled back and met Katherine, who is 87 years old and is still turning heads.

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It’s amazing what a scarf can do for an outfit.  Just a little touch of color and class goes a long way, especially in winter when we are all bundled up.  I love how this yellow scarf complements the flare of this woman’s skirt.

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This woman looks fit for the runway, or at least a busy Manhattan street.  Check out a close up of her classy faux-fur coat and white sunglasses below. Chic.

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Some things, like leopard print scarves, will be in style for a long time and I don’t mind!  Whether you are Joan Jett or her grandmother, a little leopard print is going to look great (especially with some large fashion sunglasses!).

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I love the creativity that went into putting this outfit together! The silver strappy sandals complement the bold print skirt and match her chunky silver ring and pendant necklace. I accidentally had my camera set to manual focus  (an amateur photographer’s worst nightmare) and coincidentally the camera chose to focus on her shoes!

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White waffle knit jacket! Mandarin collar! Roll up sleeves! Yes! But what really got me, were the blue slacks. We all know by now, fashion recycles itself; tapered  jeans are in, high waisted pants (what we used to call “mom jeans” back in the ’90s), but I have yet to see fashionistas of the day pulling off a nice pair of ironed slacks. We certainly see a lot of them amongst the silver haired set, like in Cass’ posts Monochromatic Cruisewear and Color.

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A smart and playful look – peach pants, orange socks, white shoes and a black hat.  You wouldn’t think they would look great together, but they do!

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