Steal Their Style: We spotted the most stylish shoppers this week sporting outfits from M&S, Primark and Topshop - and one was only £25

20.08.2022 - 09:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

This week, I've been been taking fashion advice from women who have been walking the streets of Manchester three times longer than I have. Ladies in their 60s and 70s told me all about their outfits for the latest instalment of Steal Their Style.

It's become apparent that there are a few fashion rules to follow to maintain a youthful look, and these are nuggets of wisdom and mottos to live by that I'll carry with me for the rest of my life.

Firstly: "When you start wearing fussy things you start looking older."

Secondly: “You just can't walk around Manchester in heels or it starts to show on your face.”

And thirdly: “I don’t dress my age and I never will."

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As well as our stunning and self-confident women over 60, I have, of course, been chatting with some of the millennial and Gen Zers in the city, who also have an impeccable sense of style - many dressing to keep cool in the heat in floaty dresses.

I had opted for the black and white gingham dress from Little Mistress, which I reviewed a few weeks ago. It's light, summery, and is perfect for throwing on with a pair of white trainers - because wearing heels to walk 15,000 steps around the city is something I very quickly learned wasn't a good idea. After all, I wouldn't want it to show on my face.

So, from M&S dresses and second-hand finds, here are some of my favourite looks spotted in Manchester this August, and how you can Steal Their Style.

In Manchester for belated birthday celebrations with her daughter, Cathryn Walker had opted for a sassy Marks and Spencer midi for her lunch at The Ivy, in Spinningfields, followed by The Osmonds musical.

Cathryn, from Preston, said: “The