Hugill points out the British designer Dame Zandra Rhodes continues to wear vivid pink hair and colourful outfits, and says the late American fashion designer Iris Apfel, who died last year at the age of 102, was still a fashion icon in her 90s, famous for her bold, eclectic style featuring bright hues and statement accessories.
Joules has teamed up with colour expert Charlotte Elizabeth, who advises: “Always stick to no more than three colours when building an outfit, and as a general rule, you want to learn how to recognise cool from warm colours and don’t mix them as they won’t create harmony or a balanced, stylish look.
Of course you should – but bear in mind that skin tone and hair colour change as we age, the same colours that suited you in your 20s might look different on you in your 70s.
Greying hair, changes in skin tone, and shifts in body proportions can influence how different colours and styles look, and she adds: “Our lifestyle, career, and confidence levels may also impact our fashion choices.
Fashion expert Fausta Urte Geigaite says that as we age our eyes may perceive colours differently, with some shades appearing more muted, while others seem to pop with unexpected intensity.
