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The Most Inspiring Fashion Icons Over 50 Right Now

Behold the impeccably dressed women we hope to look like when we grow up

by Amanda Montell | COMMENT

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Diane von Furstenberg, age 68 Her style: Effortless, elegant, sexy

When the name Diane von Furstenberg comes up, most fashion buffs instantly think one thing: The wrap dress. It was she that invented the famous garment in 1974, which swiftly became a style sensation. And though von Furstenberg still loves the wrap dress ("How can I not?" she told Harper's Bazaar. "It paid ... all my bills."), she is defined by more than a flattering silhouette.

Like Carolina Hererra, Belgian-born von Furstenberg also made many an appearance at Studio 54 in the '70s, when Andy Warhol captured her feline likeness in his pop art portraits. Since then, she has established herself as a symbol of both feminine style and power.

"I like to think that my style ... [is] effortlessly elegant and sexy," she said in an interview with Harper's Bazaar. "I think the word effortless is very important. I think that that creates an ease and a confidence, because I think there's nothing more beautiful than a woman who's confident." Bold prints, flattering silhouettes and a strong sense of self make DVF a household emblem of style.

Photograph courtesy of Vogue

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