“I don’t dress my age and I never will,” said Christine Marsden, who was waiting for a bus in Manchester city centre.
The 74-year-old, who lives in Hyde, donned an all-black gothic look with chunky silver rings and high Dr Martens.
She said: “I’m usually in black. I’ve had different styles throughout the years but I’ve always dressed a bit out there and spent 40 years living in Italy. My favourite designer is Giorgio Momoto.”
Christine’s skirt and cardigan are from Hervia Bazaar, while her bag is from Selfridges and glasses from Francis Klein.
She added: “My hat just has a Vivienne Westwood pin in it. I like my chunky rings and boots. I think all of the celebrities look the same and I want to stand out. I want to look cool.” And cool Christine looks, indeed.
Penelope Hampson Steal Their Style: Penelope Hampson
Celebrating her husband’s birthday in the city centre in St Ann’s Square, Penelope paired a Monki oversized dress with a quarter zip with some stylish Italian trainers in a similar colourway.
The 69-year-old said she’d have loved the dress, but probably wouldn’t have bought it for herself – however is ‘so glad’ her daughter gifted it to her.
Penelope, who lives in Hebden Bridge, said: “She’s very stylish, my daughter. People tell me they like this dress often. If I’d seen it on the hanger I would have definitely liked it but I may not have bought it for myself, but I’m really glad my daughter got it for me.”
Penelope said you can’t go wrong with a fun print, like the abstract design on this dress. She also likes to look to some of the older actresses like Helen Mirren for inspiration, adding: “She always looks pretty cool.”
Diana Barlow Steal Their Style: Diana Barlow
Dining out with her equally glam friend, Diana dressed in a pink co-ord ready to enjoy a drink and some dinner with pal Lesley.
Diana, aged 80, from Stockport, told me her outfit was from Marks and Spencer, including a pink trouser and blazer set, paired with a white blouse and some white heeled boots, from Jones.
She said: “I love this colour so I thought I’d just go for it. I do like neutral colours like chocolate brown and khaki, but you can’t beat a bit of colour. I picked this outfit today because I’m going for lunch at Gino’s restaurant with my friend Lesley and she’s always glammed up, so I knew I’d have to glam up too.”
When it comes to shopping, Diana has a bit of an ‘Ariana Grande attitude’, she said: “If i see it, I like it, I want it and I’ll buy it. I’m quite happy then!”
The 80-year-old shops mostly at M&S and John Lewis, but said “you can’t beat places like Tesco – they do some lovely clothes too.”
Having enjoyed eight decades as a fashionista, I asked Diana if she had any advice for the younger generation, to which she replied: “If it suits you, wear it. Don’t follow the trends, if you like it, you buy it and you’ll be happy.”
