It's interesting that Justine sees older women wearing more neutrals. Over my life of several decades I've more often seen women going much brighter with colors and accessories.

Body skimming clothings is always a win, regardless of the size of the body. Oversized and tight clothing tend to look frumpy on everyone. People need to wear clothing in their true size, shoulder fitting and waist definition is important and is the main culprit for looking frumpy

A great reminder of basic principles. I think the real issue is not necessarily looking older, but frumpy or out of date. I see so many women my age wearing out of date outfits (think cropped pants and printed tops) that would look amazing with a more polished and up to date style. You can remain comfortable in your clothes without giving up on style. Thanks Justine.

Great tips. But I'm 81 and becoming more sensitive to style that refers to looking older. I quite like my age. And in truth, none of your tips refer to age. They are more about being contemporary. I absolutely want to look contemporary! When I'm on the subway, I look at how people dress to see what I might like to try. It's a lot of fun! Many ideas are clearly for younger bodies. I love looking at them without wanting to wear them. But I might see an idea that would be great on any body, even an old lady 😅. Something more contemporary. I choose to think when you refer to not looking older, you mean looking "now". Alight. I'm going to go and download that style guide now. Love your videos

You are wearing the Armed Angels Dress of the Summer! I sell it in my boutique here in Canada. I try to only stock ethically made clothes--a challenge that I gladly take on. I have always loved your content, for your natural intelligence and class shine through everything you do.

I fail to observe “older generations wearing neutrals” , I observe the opposite trend - brighter hues , bolder jewellery and ballsy shoes.

My mother always said the exact same thing to me that you quote from Chanel - that before you go out, look in your mirror and take something off (obviously accessories, not knickers!)

Matching jewellery sets are like matching furniture sets in the living room or bedroom. The advantage with jewellery sets is that you can wear one or two of the pieces, not all. It's harder to do that with furniture!

Very helpful video. Sadly, Iris Apfel passed away in March.

I used to work with a 70 year old woman who always wore different shades of the same colour, top to toe... either purples, greens or greys. I don't remember seeing her in any other colours, but the individual pieces would change, depending on the weather. She would then layer on the same jewellery, all heavy gold and sparkly, and a big, beautiful watch. She received countless compliments from the customers, because she was confident and true to herself, and she really brightened up the workplace! I sometimes felt quite dowdy next to her, in my classic navy, white, taupe etc, with a very simple, silver bangle and earrings, yet knowing I was dressing for myself, too. However, it was all for the best, because she loved chatting all day, while I was barely noticed and able to get on with my work with minimal conversation 😜

Justine, you're a gem amongst fashion youtubers! Always logical, to the point, with lots of context and underlying information, I adore your work.Thank you.

I feel like my grandmother in the 90s did wear a lot of neutrals but also that today’s 60ish crowd goes for a lot of zebra print and rhinestone appliqué.

Most of the time, "Less is more." Thank you.

I've never noticed old women preferring muted colours. People who grow up in 60s-90s was surrounded by colourful things. But I'm amazed how teenagers and young adults are always in black, white, beige, of some very light barely there colours. Sad beige children indeed 😄

Justine, I adore you! Every idea and video is implanted in my head. You’re my style icon with your fresh, minimal lines, concentrating on color,fabric and fit. I’ve learned so much from you. About the neutrals, my mother was a classic fashion plate. She knew which designer fit her petite frame therefore always looking great. I was chubby when she dazzled, so there was little point emulating her at that time. While all my friends shopped at “Collegiate Shop”, I had to go to…are you ready….”The Chubbette Shop” 😮! My self esteem was beaten down to nonexistence lol. No problem. I’m 107 lbs now. Regarding neutrals, a woman at a design house told her : “Nothing screams money louder than beige.” For the right occasion, I go to beige for no other reason than to showcase my jewelry. No, it’s not Cartier. Lol. Thanks again, Justine. I appreciate every video. 🙏🪷❤️

I learned in design school that using colors next to each other on the color wheel is called an analogous color scheme - not clashing. 🤔😁 I would associate the word clashing with a contrasting color scheme - green/red, purple/yellow, blue/orange. Nice take on this topic! And thank you so much for the guide! 😀

Fantastic tips!! 🙌 Some things I also advocate for are: 1) Gradually getting used to bolder colours with baby steps. Maybe a medium periwinkle, lavender, cherry, or cornflower blue for example. Start small and get used to seeing yourself in that colour first, and then go brighter. 2) One signature accessory in a bright colour to also ease into the transition. An eye-catching scarf, pair of gloves, or handbag can really change the whole vibe of an outfit. 3) Make it a point to look at the people around you on a typical day out, and/or fashion accounts online. If you see an outfit that you love on someone else but hadn't considered for yourself, then use that as inspiration to build an outfit to suit your body type.

The small gold earrings I bought from you before seem very modern and timeless too. I still enjoy them. Thank you for creating them and making them available.

Looking beautiful and positively glowing Mademoiselle Justine! Speaking of even if it's not en vogue I wore Neon Green yesterday as I really enjoy the light that it reflects and how it makes my Skin look, especially around my face. It may not be for everyone, but I like how Bold and Vivid it is and it makes me feel happy! xo

Justine, I’m 73 and my wardrobe is as you suggest. Being short I find that monochromatic look helps me look taller. I love neutrals but also love color so I too usually add harmonious color to any neutral while still keeping it fairly monochromatic, tricky, right? My problem now is that might lifestyle is retired but I still like to dress. I just don’t have anywhere to go, LOL. So I dress up to go to the store, any store. it makes me feel good. Thank you

I love wearing jewel tones, but all that's in stores anymore is neutrals. I pointed out to my husband how every store just has black, white, and beige, and now he mentions it every time we are somewhere that sells clothes - it's like once you see it, you can't unsee it. But I also think at least the first couple "don'ts" around fit and color are actually what's in style right now for Gen Z and young millennials. I (elder millennial) feel like my fitted pieces and brighter colors are dating me when I'm with younger colleagues 😆🙃

Your jewelry line is beautiful! I love silver pieces but find it a challenge to care for. A video on how to care for it would be wonderful (ideally easy). 😊

Thanks Justine! Your efforts are wonderful and valuable for this 70 y.o. grandma.

Justine, thank you for yet another interesting video. I enjoy such videos but often feel left out. I spend most of my time in a wheelchair. Two aspects are a, you become invisible and, b, any clothes which look good when standing lose their impact when sitting. Last weekend I attended a wedding, many emails went around the family about what family members were wearing. I didn’t share the excitement as I felt no one would notice anyway. I enjoy making my clothes and altering older ones. As a result I can be different. I have always loved being myself. I used to enjoy wearing muted colours, much to my husband’s frustration, but now I concentrate on brighter clothes to help my visibility. I always choose looser clothing as I struggle to get dressed and to handle fasteners. Also sitting means my abdomen is at its most and I need to allow for arm/shoulder movement when propelling myself. The dress I made moved beautifully when on and I was sorry it would not be seen in its glory but I still felt its beauty. You know that feeling new, just right clothing practically makes you strut? Well, you can still strut when sitting in that I sat tall and proud and not my usual weary posture. The dress was fully lined with a more jewel like hue and I understitched the lining in the opposite direction, in that the lining edged the neck and sleeve lines. I really liked how the lining and main fabric worked together so wanted to highlight the effect. One of my usual choices is to layer a lot of my clothes. As my clothes don’t get seen moving I like to highlight different types/colours/finishes etc. Writing this has helped me notice how much fun I do get when playing with my clothes, and I am thankful how well my Grandmother taught me to sew. A complete turn about in mood - I think I love being different. Thank you.

A minute to the video had to pause and say that you look FF fabulous and fresh your tan is stunning!!!

Always happy to have a Justine video! Thank you!

OMG...eeek. I'm a linen person lol. And I love my pajamas. Do love colour however....but still stuck largely on black...with a colour occasionally. My excuse is, I'm old. Lovely to see you. Hope your refurbishment is going well.

When I studied Communication Design, we had to learn, that not just the product we present needs to be good, the presentation needs to look good, our invoices, our email signatures - since this is what we get paid to do. Our clients come to us for design, so everything we present to the world in our name, needs to have our signature. There were times I spent 3 hours on writing a simple invoice until I went to a more automated system (but still spent 3+ hours creating my templates there, too ; ) But now that i have it, its a 15min thing ) - what i am longwindedly saying here: This is something I appreciate about you. Your 'brand' is fashion: elegant, sustainable, personal, polished, conscious. And this reflects in everything you do and present. From the articles you write to your newsletter. We notice - maybe subconsciously. All that extra work is worth it and is something i deeply appreciate about you. (And I also think of the cobbler having the worst shoes. My business cards looked horrible first semester graphic design artsy because it took ages to finally tackle my own CI : D by now I did. Either for 'serious clients' or for 'fun clients')

Justine, I love, love, love all your work! You deliver with enthusiasm and care and never patronise or make people feel bad. Keep up the great work!

Up until recently almost everything for plus size women (like me) was all big, huge prints in garish colors. It doesn't so much work if you're also petite like me. Thankfully I've found good clothing in neutrals and pastels as well as moderate and small patterns. Also, the boxy + fitted is really great - I like to do, for example, a boxy blazer with a fitted blouse and fitted trousers, or wide-leg trousers with a fitted blouse and fitted cardigan. Always great advice here!

Enjoy your advice - so succinct and practical. Now I am in my 70's I avoid patterns apart from stripes, dots or plaid. It makes such a difference to 'not looking old'! I do wear geometric paterned scarves at times.

Excellent guidance. I especially appreciated the graphics showing how to combine colors and/or prints. Thank you!

Merci, Justine! Clear, sound, practical advice as usual, & following it doesn't necessarily require buying scads of new clothes & jewelry. I like that you couch it in terms of modernizing, updating styles rather than focusing on age & youth. (Beautiful cameos by Iris Apfel & Jennifer Lawrence!) As a petite, not-so-tall woman, I will be thrilled when boxy styles start receding. Too often it seems like lazy, cheap design: don't bother to consider the body wearing it, just make it a flat, wide box & it'll fit everyone! One last note, nothing to do with today's video, but I want you to know that I absolutely love my crossbody bag! Love.

I think this is actually far more subjective than is expressed here. And frankly, I wish we (in general) would move away entirely from these kinds of videos. Even labeling choices as "mistakes" is mildly labeling and shaming. We can strive to be better than this.

Please post more frequently. I love your content!

Thanks Justine for free Timeless PDF

Regarding accessories, I think some mature women can get by with a lot more accessories than others, depending on their body and face shape. It is not so much their age. Women with larger faces and women with a larger body frame, seem to be able to wear more accessories than a small boned, small face shaped woman.

Thank you for the video. Just, still don't get what's a problem with looking older on on your age.

In the UK the summer uniform of middle aged women is boxy, three-quarter length trousers. I am hardly a style guru but I hate them.

I love u Justine. Wanted to mention that as a Bangladeshi American woman, I value the minimalist style for its simplicity abd ease. However, having grown up with a rich and diverse and colorful literally, southasians have adorned gorgeous mixture of patterns and colors, fabrics and cuts. I notice the sa.e with African prints and also appreciate our beautiful heritage of vibrancy. Thanks for sharing your perspective, its always a treat to watch you explain things.

I tend to wear neutrals, say black pants and cardigan,not clingy to the body, but I wear a swirled design fitted top that has tiny bits of black in it. I tend to wear very little jewelry, like a bracelet and earrings only. Thats because I follow your advice. I have received numerous compliments, thanks to you!!!!

Thank you for yet another helpful video! I am turning 40 this year and notice how my body changes. Style is an individual expression, but I feel much younger than I look. So I would be very grateful for more creative impulses from you about style & age ❤

With regard to matching jewelry sets- wearing everything together actually makes the pieces look less special. It’s okay to wear necklace with -say a matching ring. As long as the pieces are viewed separately (i.e.- no necklace with earrings ).

Re timeless prints, happy to say I’m still wearing my tiered Souleiado skirt which I have owned for 45 years !! Still selling in the store…Price has literally been multiplied by 100 😮

Thank you for your free advice! I did notice in the timeless fashion PDF, that my body type was left out; a flat board turned into a barrel over time! Over the decades, what with gravity, diet, and forty years at a “desk-job”, my darn stomach has almost equaled my breast measurements and hip measurements. I’m 5’ 3” and 130 ponds, so I don’t feel I’m overweight, but I sure look it. I’ve tried the belt and tucking the front of the shirt into the pants front, but, on me, it still looks frumpy. As I rarely leave my home, it’s just me I’m trying to please, so for the most part, I’m embracing the “frump”! (I still wear my rings everyday with gemstones color coordinated with my outfit. It makes me happy. I can still wear the aquamarine ring my mom gave me for my 16th birthday) Thanks for all you do ! Love your ring collection

It's such a delight to see you videos. Like a fresh air . Thank you ❤

This is great advice , I like neutral colors with a little color not large prints.

I always enjoy your videos.

I find the examples that you show very helpful. Thank you.

Fabulous tips, Justine! Thank you! ❤❤❤

That H Q D U P S luxury bag dupe is PERFECT!!

Thanks for the belt idea because it is so hot (34-36 C) and humid that linen is my best friend. At the grocery last night, I did kind of feel like I was in lounge mode. Black now makes me look dead half of the year so I only have a pair of black pants, a button up shirt, a top, a pair of all purpose flats, a tailored raincoat, and that is it. I have taken advantage of the blues, greens, teals, wine colors, and tomato that have been popular over the past year and work really well with my hair and skin coloring. I am kind of a fabric junky, and I like a well designed pattern, but I have really reined myself in to items that work well with multiple solid pants and jackets and that make me happy when I see them. For the first time in more than a decade, I am beginning to have a wardrobe that has a lot of mix and match options, livens up my skin and hair, and makes it fun to get dressed. I can’t wait to see your guide and get more tips for improvement.

Thank you, Justine! ❤❤❤

My mom is in her 70s and has Justine's coloring, but more pale. She wore pastels in the 1960s,but now a lot of red and white. She looks fresh and cute. I am more olive and genx and wear more muted greens. Though i have integrated dusty orange, deep purple and turquoise. More saturated but not bright.

bon jour! so good to see you!!

Thank you kindly Justine!!!❤

Wonderful advice! Thank you!!

I learn so much from you! Thanks.

I love these kinds of videos. Thank you.

Justine I have to say you have always very thoughtful and alluring video ideas! the easy fixes makes this video actually more helpful than just saying what doesn´t look good. Always a pleasure to watch :)

Thanks for the great tips Justine.

Once again, so much valuable information in a brief video. Brilliant, thanks Justine.

The way Justine says tummy makes me smile ❤

Justine, I love your presentation! So knowledgeable and relatable at the same time! A 62 year old fan.

Thank you Justine. I love your videos, perspective and sharing of knowledge. As a British woman in her later life you always brighten my day and improve my self-esteem and joy in life. Many blessings to you ❤

Thanks Justine. Very well organized ideas as usual. 😊

Thank for the free document 🙏🏻🥰

Thank you Justine!

Amazing as always, thank you - looking forward to the new resource! Just wanted to share that following your “rules” resulted in my husband’s new doctor saying - “Mr. A, you came today with your daughter….” 😂😂😂 there is only 9-year age difference between us😅

I love your videos soooooo much. I will definitely be grabbing your PDF, thank you so much. I wish there were more people out here like you.

THE best advice I ever got! And thank you for your generosity ❤️🤗🌷

When I see women wearing jewelry of all types, earrings, necklace, bracelets, rings, it makes me think that they were teenagers or already adults in the 80s and never stopped dressing like that. Not only did we do all of that together but we also had stick pins and brooches on our jackets and hats, and wore anklets when the weather showed our ankles. It was fun! But it was too much. Another great video, thanks!

I so love your videos! You give fashion advice in such an accessible way, and I always seem to learn something new from you.

Brilliant! I always learn new things! 👌

Thank you very much for the free guide, Justine! I 🙂 I enjoyed hearing that story about your grandmother. Have a wonderful day. ❤

thank you, justine!!!!

You are the best! Merci! 🤗

You are a gem, Justine. Thanks for being you.

Really great video. I loved the tip on combining prints of different sizes. I have been trying to stay away from prints recently, but thanks for the new perspective.

Thank you, I have been watching your videos for a long time down in Perth Australia, and so helpful for some one who struggles with fashion knowledge. ❤

Il y a quelque chose de très apaisant dans tes vidéos, merci!

I love prints because I feel like I can go with one print and pull out the solid colors I want, depending on which day. For example, I can wear floral prints that have green leaves with purple and pink flowers. The flower have yellow or orange middles, so that's another color. This means that each time I wear that bold floral, I can choose one of those colors to accent. Because of the different color combinations, it means so many different outfits.

I totally agree with the caution ⛔️ about patterns

The late Iris Apfel was my absolute style superstar. She was the archetypical "Eccentric Aunty."

Thanks for the free articles

Thank you! Very informative. Btw your skin looks great!

Thank you! It is such a pleasure to watch your videos. Always very applicable and well-made. It would be nice to see updates on the house as well if you do not mind sharing.

merci, Justine!

Hi Justine, I was just looking thru your channel today thinking have I missed your latest video? and here it is just a few hours after 😊 guess I missed you 🧡 thanks in advance for the guide ✔️💯

And I love your earrings by the way!

"Just" what I needed to hear! 👗👕👖

Thank you!!!!❤❤❤

💝 Thank you so much for the gifted .pdf and your timeless fashion tips. 🌟 PS: Your solid integrity is wonderful!

Great video as usual, thank u justine ! Can you please make a video about how different garments should fit properly? Plz

Love this. I would love to see a video from you about men's fashion! I'm a trans man in my late twenties, and I have so much trouble finding clothes that aren't either too young or too old (or too boring 😭). I still love fashion as a man, and now that I'm transitioning and starting to love my body, I don't want to dress it in khaki trousers and patterned button ups forever!!

Thank you❤

Merci Justine

Ahhh we missed you, so happy you posted one today 😊! I noticed that neutral colors are worn in a lot of K-drama shows and they look nice on them, maybe it could be their pale complexion; although they also incorporate colors and accessories that’s why it’s working out fine. But small important tweaks makes HUGE difference, thanks for the reminder. Hope you’re having a great sommer 😊

Thank you 🙏

You are a very nice person ❤