THE NEW OLD
Sensible shoes, elegant blouses and comfy cardigans are back in vogue. Hurrah, says Katy Pearson
With vintage fashion becoming something of a byword for eccentric trendiness and quirky uniqueness, suddenly the style dubbed ‘granny chic’ is having a moment.Blouses, sensible shoes, carpet bags and comfy cardigans – never have these items been so de rigueur. And even grey hair is proving (whisper it) fashionable.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your rollers and your headscarf, pin on a brooch with pride and put on the years in style… Who says fashion can’t be comfortable?
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