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Monday, 1 October 2012

Style at any age: Elizabeth McGovern


As I'll be swapping Downton for Homeland next Sunday, I'd better get this post in quick. It's Lady Cora without the corsets. Actually, anyone who's been watching the latest series will know that we've  reached the 1920s and the frou-frou and restrictive foundation garments have been replaced by chic drop-waist dresses and silk stockings. So. Elizabeth McGovern, 51, the former Brat Pack actress who was engaged to Sean Penn in her twenties, has recently played the Isle of White Festival with her band, Sadie and the Hotheads, attended Anna Wintour's London fundraiser for President Barack Obama and gone from country house to catwalk at fashion week:

She's a lady. Photo: Telegraph.
  


Anna Bates and the Countess of Grantham at the Mulberry show. Photo: Grazia.

Looks like I'm not the only one who thinks Downton's Lady Cora is a star...

On the cover of Saga magazine.




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9 comments:

  1. Jean1 October 2012 at 10:21

    She's gorgeous, and I'm going to be torn between Downton and Homeland...I'll record one, but which one will I watch first?? Decisions...

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  2. Vix1 October 2012 at 16:13

    She's gorgeous, what legs!!
    I've never seen Downton, costume dramas rarely float my boat. I'm on countdown for Homeland! x

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  3. mette1 October 2012 at 17:10

    The series don´t ring bells over here.
    The actress looks her age, but the skirts are just t o o short imo, regardless the legs.

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  4. Patti2 October 2012 at 00:04

    I've been a fan of hers for ages - love the ivory and black outfit. She's aging very gracefully!

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  5. Jennifer2 October 2012 at 04:42

    She looks fantastic. Comfortable in her own skin and happy with how she looks! I adore her dress.

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  6. Lynn Hasty2 October 2012 at 05:19

    Awww, love her! She's still a beauty!

    xoxo
    Lynn

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  7. That's Not My Age2 October 2012 at 13:04

    notSupermum - no competition... Homeland comes first.

    mette - oh I think she's got great legs and should show them off, why not?

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  8. OhSoVintage2 October 2012 at 13:47

    I was interested to read her age. She doesn't look anything like that! Lucky lady!

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  9. Unknown2 October 2012 at 22:55

    This is a lesson in adapting great style to suit a great age. Those legs are shown off to complete advantage with complete modesty and class. I've been back here several times to look at these pictures ... she has admirable personal taste. Thank you.
    Jan
    http://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com

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