The Best Senior Style Inspiration on Social Media

About Tori Thurmond

Tori Thurmond combines her creative writing background with her marketing experience in her role as the Content Specialist at Brookdale. When she's not writing, she's probably spending time with her two cats or knitting.

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For a long time, articles about how to “dress your age” riddled magazines and social media, but in the last few years, there’s been a boom of senior social media influencers and bloggers challenging that notion. The idea of seniors needing to dress a certain way is so last season. Even though fashion trends like coastal grandmother and eclectic grandpa are popular right now, those more traditional senior styles may not be the perfect fit for everyone. Lately, there’s been a shift in what “dressing your age” means. Dressing your age should be more about what makes you happy and comfortable. If you love bright and bold, maximalist outfits, go for it! If you love a tailored dress or suit, even if it’s just to run errands, what’s stopping you? Here are a few senior style influencers who have become fashion icons for dressing in a way that makes them feel good and highlights their personality.

Josephine Lalwan

Josephine Lalwan runs “chic at any age,” a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50. Lalwan started her blog at 60 and posts fashion content, encouraging women to “build a sustainable and practical wardrobe.” Many of Lalwan’s posts feature fun pops of color and ways to layer items in your closet. Check out her blog or other social media accounts to learn how to make the most of what’s in your closet and build a wardrobe you love.

Alojz Abram

Alojz Abram, aka Gramps, aka one of the most stylish grandpas on the internet, is well known on Instagram and TikTok under his grandson’s accounts (@jaadiee). Abram’s grandson, Jannik Diefenbach, captures his curated, street-style outfits, featuring lots of trendy pants, custom sneakers, and cool knits. Abram takes a style that’s traditionally considered more youthful and makes it his own, and the internet has fallen in love with this hip grandpa. With 5.2 million followers on TikTok, we can all be inspired to throw the idea of “dressing our age” out the window and start wearing more of what makes us feel good. When we feel good, we look good!

Dorrie Jacobson

Dorrie Jacobson, @seniorstylebible on Instagram, is an 89-year-old fashion influencer (and former Playboy Bunny) who is based in Las Vegas. In a recent post, Jacobson wrote, “You can’t just let old age happen to you, people…you need to curate it. Decide what it’s going to look like, and make it happen!” Jacobson doesn’t shy away from mixing pattern and color in unique ways, and she’s not afraid to tune into her sexy side. She captions another post, “’Sexy Seniors.’ Maybe that term sounds a bit crazy to some people, but who wants to give up that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you look in the mirror, give yourself a twirl, and think, ‘you’ve still got it, lady!’”

Irvin Randal

Irvin Randal is a fashion influencer in his 60s who’s lovingly referred to as #MrStealYourGrandma. His suave, tailored style has Instagram and TikTok buzzing. Regardless of if he’s donned in a three-piece suit or a more casual look, he’s often dressed to impress with a signature hat and stunning gray beard. Even if your closet isn’t filled with colorful suits and matching sets, Randal’s style is a sign not to save your favorite outfit for a special occasion; instead, wear your favorite outfits whenever you feel like it!

There’s always time to change your personal style. Just because you’ve had the same clothes in your closet for years, doesn’t mean you can’t try something new or find new ways to wear your favorite pieces. Whether you’re considering something like a capsule wardrobe or a quick closet refresh, don’t be afraid to turn to social media to gain inspiration from the many senior style icons.