As/Is·Posted on Sep 2, 201619 Style Lessons You Can Learn From Iris ApfelMore is more (and more).by Nora WhelanBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail In case you don't already know, Iris Apfel is an interior decorator, jewelry collector, enormous spectacles-rocker, and all around badass. The 95-year-old has become one of the most respected tastemakers in the world, just by doing her. Here's what she can teach you about style: 1. It's called "power clashing" for a reason. View this photo on Instagram 2. There's no age limit on biker jackets (or anything else, for that matter). View this photo on Instagram 3. Sneakers aren't just for the gym... 4. ... and pantsuits aren't just for the preppy. View this photo on Instagram 5. That famous Coco Chanel quote about "taking one thing off" before leaving the house? It's not law. 6. Sculptural is just as great as bodycon. 7. Blue 👏 damn 👏 eyeshadow 👏 y'all 👏 8. There's no such thing as "overdressed." View this photo on Instagram 9. Just because the rest of your squad is shining, doesn't mean you can't too. 10. Monochrome ≠ boring. 11. (Like I said.) 12. And black doesn't necessarily mean basic. 13. But also, there's no harm in switching it up. 14. Pretty isn't everything... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. ... but dogs are awesome. Dogs ARE fashion. Look at that dog. 16. Creativity starts with curiosity. View this photo on Instagram 17. There's no shame in acknowledging your accomplishments... View this photo on Instagram 18. ... but you're never too important to be gracious. View this photo on Instagram 19. And most importantly, humor is always in style. Basically, forget "the rules," and just be you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF