At 72 year old, Zoya is confident about what she likes . I asked her how she would define her style and she replied, “I’m my own brand. A little bit Chanel, a little Zoya.” Zoya taught piano lessons for many years. She compares style to music and says that, “Everything must come together organically in harmony.”

I was running errands on the Upper East Side when I ran into one of my favorite Advanced Stylistas, Christina Viera. Christina is a master at mixing unexpected combinations of patterns and proportions to create a smart, idiosyncratic look.She told me that she always dressed differently but as she has gotten older she has felt a great freedom to wear whatever she wants.

The ladies of Advanced Style look chic no matter what they are doing. Style is not only how we dress in the morning, but it is a reflection of how we take care of ourselves– In the wise words of 71 year old Beatrix Ost,”In your body is a good place to be.”