I ran into Lynn Dell while walking by her shop on 72nd street and reminded me, “This is your last chance to wear white before Labor Day. So, I decided to wear it all.”

I went over to visit my dear friend Joyce and give her an advanced copy of The Advanced Style Coloring Book. She can’t wait to share the news with her granddaughter that she is now a cover star!!! The book will be available in stores on September 3rd or for preorder online HERE .

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Irene Williams: Queen of Lincoln , Photographed by Eric Smith

Irene Williams,  Photographed by Annie Leibovitz

Marilyn Riseman,  Photographed by Scott M Lacey

 

MADAME BIJOU, Paris de Nuit, 1933, Brassai

Arrangement in Green and Black, Portraits of The Photographer’s Mother, by Aline Smithson

Portrait of Edith Sitwell, 1962, Cecil Beaton

Portrait of Edith Sitwell, Cecil Beaton

Anna Piaggi,  Photographed by Tim Walker

Joan Hicks,  Photographed by Tim Walker

Mrs T Charlton Henry, Photographed by Diane Arbus

Photography by Matt Erwin for Dazed and Confused

Woman with Veil, San Francisco, 1947, Lisette Model

San Francisco, 1949,  Lisette Model

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Photos by Gay Block

I have been captivated by images of stylish older women since I was a little boy.  My grandmothers, both incredibly fashionable, wise and strong, were my best friends.  I am always looking to find more photographs of advanced style ladies by other photographers.  Here are some of my favorite shots from photographer’s who share my affinity for fabulous older women. Let me know which are your favorites.