The best and worst fashion decades according to 60-plus stylistas
Some of the country's most sartorially-savvy seniors share their style icons, fashion no-nos and more
ELLEN DUBE
My personal style is a bit of vintage, blouses and skirts, maxi dresses with jackets and traditional garments on occasion.
The best fashion decade was the '70s and '80s.
The worst fashion decade has been from 2010 onwards.
My ultimate style icon is Winnie Mandela.
A fashion no-no is crop tops, micro minis and sheer dresses.
A trend that will always be in fashion is the jumpsuit.
My most memorable outfit was a three-piece skirt suit I wore to my son's wedding.
My favourite local designer is Nkhensani Nkosi of Stoned Cherrie.
KEITH BARRY JUNIOR AND KEITH BARRY SENIOR
Our personal style is classic, but with the emphasis on comfort.
The best fashion decade is not possible to say. Each decade has a wide variety of tastes and styles. You can find your own style in every decade.
Our ultimate style icon is Madiba, for his wonderful shirts, his fashion statement on global citizenship.
A fashion no-no is in our opinion no trend should be condemned, however different it is to your own. Creativity and freedom of expression should always be encouraged.
A trend that will always be in fashion is an elegant blazer — we agree with Sir Roger Moore!
Our most memorable outfit was a dinner jacket. Double-breasted, black worsted barathea, black silk lapels (that fits both of us).
Our favourite local designer is Desré Buirski.
CHRISTINE KUCH
My personal style is at each end of the spectrum. On a lazy day, a Newcastle United or other sports top with leggings and trainers. At the other extreme (with very little middle ground), classics. They never go out of style and can be played up or down depending on accessories.
The best fashion decade was probably the '70s because that's when what is now known as athleisure became acceptable and the norm for casual.
The worst fashion decade was the '80s. How I cringe at those padded shoulders. As a former swimmer, mine are wide enough to start with.
My ultimate style icon is Isabella Rossellini internationally. Locally, Sally Burdett of eNCA / eTV gets it right every time.
A fashion no-no is socks with sandals — male or female.
A trend that will always be in fashion is denim.
My most memorable outfit was my graduation robe. It covered my clothing but was life-changing in more ways than one.
My favourite local designer is Kirsten Goss, jewellery designer.
PAMELA REAGON-PETERSEN
My personal style is urban, retro and chic.
The best fashion decade was the '60s.
The worst fashion decade was the '80s.
My ultimate style icon is Kate Moss.
A fashion no-no is anything skimpy or too much skin.
A trend that will always be in fashion is the little black dress.
My most memorable outfit was a Vivienne Westwood number.
My favourite local designer is Stitch and Steel.