Here’s a bold claim: Grace and Frankie did more for over-70 style than any fashion magazine ever has. Two women, two completely opposite wardrobes — Grace’s sharp neutrals, Frankie’s flowing color — and both of them dressed like themselves, unapologetically.
The show’s costume design understood something profound: style doesn’t retire. Grace proved tailored minimalism has no age limit; Frankie proved that caftans and turquoise can be a whole personality. Together, they’re a masterclass in dressing your truth.
Twenty outfits, two style icons, endless inspiration — steal from both.
🖤 Team Grace: Sharp, Tailored, Unstoppable
1. 🖤 The Black + White, Tailored
Grace’s signature: a black tailored top with white trousers. Black and white with dramatic lines — the costume designers’ formula for her, and it never misses.
Outfit formula: black tailored blouse + white straight-leg trousers + black pointed flats + gold watch
Style note: The contrast is the point — keep both pieces crisp. Fit note: tailored means nipped at the waist, not tight.
2. 🎀 The Statement Belt + Blazer
Grace’s bow belt was iconic — a statement belt over a black blazer turns simple dark denim into an outfit with opinions.
Outfit formula: black blazer + statement belt + dark jeans + black ankle boots
Style note: One bold belt beats ten quiet ones. Fit note: the blazer should be structured at the shoulder.
3. 🤍 The Striped Sweater + Jeans
A striped wool sweater with jeans is Grace off-duty — still polished, still intentional, but relaxed enough for a beach-town afternoon.
Outfit formula: navy-white striped wool sweater + medium-wash jeans + white sneakers + sunglasses
Style note: A quality knit elevates the simplest jeans. Fit note: the sweater should hit at the hip.
4. 🌸 The Floral Silk Robe
Grace’s floral silk robe over a slip dress is glamour at home — proof that getting dressed for yourself is the whole point.
Outfit formula: floral silk robe + ivory slip dress + bare feet + gold earrings
Style note: Wear it open and let the slip show. Fit note: the robe should hit mid-calf for drama.
5. 🤍 The Structured White Shirt
A structured white shirt with black tailored trousers is the power look — Jane Fonda’s real-life uniform and Grace’s boardroom armor.
Outfit formula: structured white button shirt + black tailored trousers + black heels + simple studs
Style note: A shirt with real structure (not flimsy) makes this. Fit note: tuck fully and show the waistband.
6. 🌊 The Beach Print Jumpsuit
Grace’s beach-print jumpsuit was a surprise — proof that even the most tailored woman can do playful, as long as the fit is perfect.
Outfit formula: printed wide-leg jumpsuit + tan wedge sandals + straw tote + sunglasses
Style note: A jumpsuit needs tailoring at the waist — belt it. Fit note: the legs should graze the floor with wedges.
7. ⚫ The Polka Dot Blouse
A black polka-dot blouse with black pants is Grace’s playful side — the dots add wit to the monochrome, and she wears it like she invented fun.
Outfit formula: black polka-dot blouse + black straight-leg pants + black flats + gold necklace
Style note: Small dots read chic; large dots read retro. Fit note: a half-tuck breaks up the black.
8. 💃 The Drape-Neck Dress
An elegant drape-neck midi dress is Grace at an event — soft draping at the neckline, clean lines everywhere else.
Outfit formula: drape-neck midi dress + heeled sandals + clutch + statement earrings
Style note: The drape is the jewelry — skip the necklace. Fit note: the dress should skim the body, never cling.
9. 🤍 The All-White + Brown Belt
Grace’s red-carpet all-white with a brown belt is a masterclass — monochrome white broken by one warm leather note.
Outfit formula: white blouse + white trousers + brown leather belt + tan heels
Style note: The brown belt is the whole trick — it grounds the white. Fit note: white trousers should skim, not cling.
10. 🖤 The Black Turtleneck + Pencil Skirt
A black turtleneck with a black pencil skirt is Grace at her most commanding — one column of black, endlessly elegant.
Outfit formula: black turtleneck + black pencil skirt + black tights + heeled boots
Style note: One texture change (knit vs. woven) keeps black-on-black interesting. Fit note: the skirt should hit at the knee.
The Grace formula: black, white, and one perfect accessory. Her wardrobe is 90% neutrals — the drama comes from fit, structure, and a single statement piece. Invest in tailoring, not trends.
🌈 Team Frankie: Flowing, Colorful, Free
11. 🌈 The Tie-Dye Sweater + Turban
Frankie’s tie-dyed sweater and turban is the look that says “I make art and I don’t care what you think” — and it’s glorious.
Outfit formula: colorful tie-dye sweater + jeans + headscarf tied as a turban + layered bracelets
Style note: The turban is commitment — tie it tight and own it. Fit note: keep the jeans simple to let the sweater sing.
12. 🦋 The Kimono Over Jeans
A flowing printed kimono over jeans and a tee is Frankie’s everyday magic — one dramatic piece over the simplest base.
Outfit formula: printed kimono + white tee + jeans + flat sandals
Style note: The kimono does all the work — everything else stays quiet. Fit note: the kimono should hit mid-thigh or below.
13. 🎸 The Band Tee + Blazer
Frankie’s band tee with a blazer is the high-low mix — rock-and-roll heart, grown-up polish. It works because she means it.
Outfit formula: vintage-style band tee + black blazer + jeans + ankle boots
Style note: The blazer makes the tee intentional, not lazy. Fit note: a slightly oversized tee tucks best.
14. 🌺 The Orange Flower Maxi Dress
An orange floral maxi dress is pure Frankie — bold color, flowing fabric, and the confidence to be the brightest thing in the room.
Outfit formula: orange floral maxi dress + tan flat sandals + woven tote + turquoise ring
Style note: Warm florals glow on mature skin. Fit note: an empire or defined waist flatters most.
15. 💙 The Blue Patterned Wrap Dress
A blue patterned wrap dress is Frankie’s artist uniform — color, movement, and a print that looks like it has stories.
Outfit formula: blue patterned wrap midi dress + tan flat sandals + layered necklaces + woven tote
Style note: Abstract prints age better than literal ones. Fit note: the wrap defines the waist.
16. 💎 The Layered Turquoise Jewelry
Layered turquoise necklaces over a simple linen tunic is Frankie’s signature move — the jewelry is the outfit.
Outfit formula: layered turquoise necklaces + natural linen tunic + white jeans + tan sandals
Style note: Three necklaces at different lengths is the magic number. Fit note: keep the tunic simple — the turquoise needs a quiet stage.
The Frankie formula: one wild thing, everything else simple. A kimono, a turban, turquoise — never all three at once. Restraint in the base lets the statement piece be truly free.
17. 🦚 The Boho Vest + Maxi Skirt
An embroidered boho vest over a flowing maxi skirt is festival Frankie — layered, textured, and completely joyful.
Outfit formula: embroidered boho vest + simple top + flowing maxi skirt + flat sandals
Style note: The vest should be the only embellished piece. Fit note: a fitted top under the vest keeps the shape.
18. 🌾 The Embroidered Peasant Blouse
An embroidered peasant blouse with white jeans is Frankie at brunch — folk-art charm with clean white grounding it.
Outfit formula: embroidered peasant blouse + white jeans + tan sandals + straw tote
Style note: Embroidery at the neckline draws the eye up. Fit note: a relaxed (not billowy) blouse tucks best.
19. 🧶 The Patchwork Cardigan
A colorful patchwork cardigan over a simple dress is cozy Frankie — handmade-looking, heartwarming, and a conversation starter.
Outfit formula: patchwork knit cardigan + simple solid dress + ankle boots + long pendant
Style note: Let the cardigan be the color story — keep the dress solid. Fit note: a defined shoulder keeps patchwork from looking shapeless.
20. 🌊 The Flowing Caftan + Sandals
A flowing turquoise caftan with flat sandals is Frankie at the beach house — the final look, and the freest one on this list.
Outfit formula: flowing turquoise caftan + tan flat sandals + shell bracelet + straw hat
Style note: Caftans love the ocean breeze — wear it where it can move. Fit note: a caftan with a defined shoulder looks intentional.
❓ Grace and Frankie Style FAQs
What is Grace Hanson’s style?
Grace (Jane Fonda) wears sharp, tailored neutrals: black and white with dramatic lines, statement belts, striped knits, drape-neck dresses, and floral silk robes. Her look is polished, structured, and opinionated — the costume designers built it around strong tailoring and a single perfect accessory.
What is Frankie Bergstein’s style?
Frankie (Lily Tomlin) wears flowing boho color: tie-dye sweaters, kimonos, turbans, band tees, orange florals, blue patterns, and layered turquoise jewelry. Her look is artistic, free-spirited, and joyful — one wild piece over a simple base.
Can I mix Grace and Frankie styles?
Absolutely — that’s the point of the show. Try Grace’s tailoring with Frankie’s jewelry, or Frankie’s kimono over Grace’s black-and-white base. The two styles share a confidence that makes them mix beautifully.
Is this style really wearable over 70?
That’s the whole message of the show: style doesn’t retire. Grace proves minimalism has no age limit; Frankie proves color and joy have no age limit. Dress your truth — at 50, 60, 70, and beyond.
Which style is easier to start with?
Grace’s — black, white, and good tailoring is the simplest wardrobe to build. Add Frankie pieces (a kimono, turquoise, a colorful scarf) one at a time as your confidence grows.
📖 Keep Reading
- How to Wear Black Trousers Over 50 — Grace’s black-and-white building blocks.
- 21 Fall Winery Outfits — relaxed-luxury looks with the same easy spirit.
- What to Wear to a Fall Wedding Over 50 — occasion dressing, Grace’s drape-dress energy.
✅ Your Grace-or-Frankie Starter Kit
- ☐ Team Grace: black top + white trousers + one statement belt
- ☐ Team Grace: a striped knit + a structured white shirt
- ☐ Team Frankie: a printed kimono + layered turquoise
- ☐ Team Frankie: a colorful maxi dress + a headscarf
- ☐ Both: the confidence to dress like yourself
Two icons, two styles, one lesson: the best-dressed woman in the room is the one dressed like herself. 👯
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