6 Pieces French Women Over 60 Wear Forever and 5 They'd Never Touch

Six pieces a woman over 60 can wear for years, and five it is time to retire. A small wardrobe of pieces that all go together makes more outfits than a full closet, and most of the six are probably in yours already. Backstage, a whole season was built from one small rack, because every piece could play more than one part. Here is how to build your own cast, with a quick in-store test for each piece. The 6 pieces to wear for years: One pair of earrings: a single small point of light near your face, worn every day The fitted turtleneck: fine knit, folded once, navy before black The soft blouse: the shake test for drape The low heel or proper flat: comfort is posture The straight-leg trouser: the ten-second hang test, hemmed to your exact shoe The long coat: judge the shoulders first, read the wool label, and why a good secondhand coat can beat a new one