We're Taking Iris Apfel's Best Style Advice Into 2019

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We imagine that almost everything to come out of Iris Apfel's permanently lipsticked mouth has been indelibly etched into the history books. The "geriatric starlet," as she likes to call herself, has never been one to hold back, and thanks to her brazen attitude, she's always offering up truly inspirational, relatable messages—about fashion or otherwise. Not only is Apfel's personal style flamboyant, but her opinions are too—and we personally can't get enough of them.

Forget about spiritual leaders or self-help books (although we would recommend the hardback about her, Rare Bird of Fashion), it's the interior designer/style icon's musings about happiness that are truly second to none. "It's better to be happy than to be well-dressed," says our number one fashion guru. But, of course, being well-dressed is tremendous amounts of fun, if you're anything like her.

Keep reading to memorise Apfel's best quotes—and be sure to use a witty one in the next awkward situation you find yourself in.

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Hannah Almassi
Hannah Almassi
Managing Director, Women's UK

Hannah Almassi is the MD for Women’s UK at Future PLC. Following a decade-long tenure as Who What Wear UK’s first Editor-in-Chief, she now oversees Who What Wear and Marie Claire in the UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. As an expert at the intersection of content, commerce, building brands and monetising digital platforms, she now combines her editorial experience alongside business acumen to help guide digital titles into the future.