Essence Magazine co-founder, Edward Lewis, shares his thoughts on personal style in the February/March Issue of AARP The Magazine. Below are quotes from Edward Lewis in this month’s AARP The Magazine.
Open with flair:
“I Love wearing my cashmere overcoat thrown around my shoulders. To me, it connotes strength and the idea that you can take care of yourself. If you have good posture, give it a try. Don’t just arrive – make an entrance.”
Look sharp:
“Even in grade school in the 1940s, I wore a tie and knickers. Dressing was more formal then, but it wasn’t that formal. I wanted to stand out. I didn’t want to match someone’s negative stereotype of who I was supposed to be. Today when I’m dressing casually, I’ll wear a turtleneck with a sport coat, or a suit but no tie. I like my appearance to reflect a sense of order.”
Sole mates:
“I have more than 40 pairs of shoes: wing tips, two-tone spectators, loafers. You’d be surprised how many conversations get started over footwear.”
Good advice:
“For the cover of my book, I wore bluish pants and a blue sweater. I had picked out a contrasting jacket, but my wife, Carolyn, insisted I wear a blue sport coat instead. She was adamant. And I can see now that she was right.”
Gentle giant:
“As for shirts, I prefer pastel colors – pink, blue, soft grays – because they convey a warmer image. Yes, you may be the big boss, but with a pink shirt or pastel pocket square, you seem a little more approachable, more open to fresh ideas.”
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