9 Over-50 Style Icons We Can’t Get Enough Of

To paraphrase the late, great fashion icon (and self-proclaimed “geriatric starlet”) Iris Apfel, finding your personal style is a process that can take time. While there are plenty of young starlets with great style, we’d argue that some of the most compelling fashion icons are those who have a few more years under their belts: women like Jane Fonda and Lauren Hutton, who’ve spent decades honing their unique sensibilities and wearing what they want with pride. 

If you need proof that great style has no age limit, keep scrolling. Ahead, we’re taking a look at 9 of our favorite over-50 fashion icons and sharing what makes their unique senses of style so special. 

1. Dita Von Teese, 51

Dancer, model, and businesswoman Dita von Teese is living proof that style is about self-expression — not following trends. The raven-haired beauty is as well known for her vintage-inspired sartorial choices as she is for her burlesque career, and we love seeing how she puts a modern flair on the pinup aesthetic. 

2. Thandie Newton, 51

English actress Thandie Newton has a knack for putting an unexpected twist on an otherwise classic look. She tends to gravitate toward bold patterns and vibrant colors, a refreshing (and much-needed) respite from the sea of black and white we tend to see on the red carpet. 

3. Tracee Ellis Ross, 51 

As the daughter of iconic songstress Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross had some huge shoes to fill. Over the years, she’s proved that she’s well up to the task. Her unique sense of style often calls to mind ’70s glam, but she puts a whimsical spin on every look to make it distinctly her own. Most importantly, you can tell she has fun with it — which, ultimately, is what fashion is all about. 

4. Grece Ghanem, 59 

While style comes effortlessly for model Grece Ghanem, it wasn’t always her path — in fact, she’s a trained microbiologist. The Lebanese-born star has an uncanny knack for making bold pieces look effortless, proving once again that achieving It-girl status is all in the attitude.

5. Kristen McMenamy, 59

As one of the original supermodels of the ’90s, Kristen McMenamy is no stranger to high fashion. But we’re continually in awe of the way she makes bold, avant-garde pieces look totally wearable — and the vaguely grunge twist she puts on everything she wears.

6. Carine Roitfeld, 69 

Having served as the former editor-in-chief of French Vogue and founder of the eponymous CR Fashion Book, Carine Roitfeld's sense of style is nothing short of legendary. The French fashion icon has a knack for merging simple pieces with eye-catching accessories, delivering a look that’s at once laid-back and unforgettable.  

7. Linda Rodin, 76

With a storied career in fashion styling and modeling, Linda Rodin is a natural fit for this list. We love how the septuagenarian puts a playful spin on everything she wears — but her penchant for funky eyewear and the perfect red lip earns her a spot.

8. Lauren Hutton, 80 

Actress Lauren Hutton’s style has evolved over the years, but one thing that hasn’t is her innate ability to exude sophistication. Even when relatively dressed down, she gravitates toward luxe fabrics and rich colors, evoking a sense of “quiet luxury” that not even the most sartorially inclined social media star could hope to replicate.

9. Jane Fonda, 86

Whether she’s acting on stage or making her voice heard at a protest, Jane Fonda always looks fantastic. From floor-length ball gowns to casual streetwear outfits, she has an uncanny way of infusing a sense of rebellion into everything she wears — and we can’t get enough of it.