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Subscribe to RSSTODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas introduces four amazing women who are growing older gracefully and reveals their anti-aging fashion secrets.
Who says trends are wasted on the young?
Seniors are sometimes the style-setters, especially those who reside in Manhattan's fair isle. Inspired by the “spirit and wisdom” of New York City women, Ari Cohen, 30, blogger and author of Advanced Style captured stunning older women boasting only the most regal of head coverings: the turban.
Cohen says he was fascinated by how these women – enthusiastically embracing a glamorous throwback to old Hollywood – flaunted their fashion and felt good about themselves.
“I have always respected older people,” said Cohen, whose site features the best in senior style. “Hopefully these women offer proof that style and vitality advance with age.”
Ari Seth Cohen
Ari Seth Cohen
Ari Seth Cohen
Ari Seth Cohen
Ari Seth Cohen
Ari Seth Cohen
Ari Seth Cohen
Ari Seth Cohen
For more great photos of stylish seniors, visit Advanced Style. You can also pre-order Ari's book on Amazon.
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Wow, love it, this look is very stylish, sexy and glamorous! All these women look gorgeous, and so elegant!
I hate it! Much too harsh... ladies, let your hair frame your lovely faces!
i absolutely love this ! <3
I thought they looked lovely. Each woman has a style of their own. Those styles are working for them. Hair gets thinner as you get older... why not use a turban :)
For the most part, I thought the women looked like they were (or wanted to be) on the cover of a fashion mag for older women. To me, it was obvious that these women (same individuals modeled different turbans) were over-done with the style of clothing, garish colors and false-looking makeup. They thought they were glamorous, but I think they looked quite foolish. Were they laughing at us or at themselves?
Take a good look at your Facebook image, dear, then tell me about garish lipstick.
Jealous much.
I think turbans can look fabulous, but it needs to be done very carefully, without garish colors. I like the first photo the best -- there's a sophisticated elegance about the look and it doesn't seem theatrical.
Yay! Actual seniors! I was expecting some mid-40 somethings in this society's eternal quest to make 40-somethings as sooooooo ooooolllldddd.
I've been saving my youthful hair crops toward my senior years...but...the turbans look so fun...heck, I'm considered old, now, maybe I'll wear turbans and purple...
Finally, our wiser and older generation has a chance to be called beautiful. I have long been saddened by our culture's attitude towards aging. This photo gallery proves that aging can be graceful and has a beauty all its own. But, turbans are traditionally a garmet used to promote humility, originally worn by Shikhs. It is a symbol of commitment to serving all(www.sikhnet.com). I feel that by creating a stylish accessory out of their important cultural tradition is condescending and inconsiderate. Not to mention, this type of behavior is a facet of exploitation toward their culture.
I'll remember that the next time I wrap my wet hair in a towel.
If you wish to, then do. I am writing this as I just took my wet hair out of a towel. You have missed the point. That does not make the towel a turban. It serves a specific function. That function is NOT fashion. If in fact you did wear a towel as a fashionable accessory, you would probably be accused of making a derogatory statement. Like I said before, Shikhs were this as symbol of commitment, not for fashion. That is condescending.
Very beautiful and dynamic ladies.
Thank you Thank you Thank you as six oH! has hit me this is just what I needed to look forward to more in life!
Love the turbans! Very stylish!