They've also had a lifetime to accumulate accessories and lose all of their fucks, which definitely helps the Cool factor.

That lady smoking a cigarette is so tired of everyone's shit. 🤩I want to hang out with her and Sunglasses, I bet they're a riot.

i'd chalk these pics up to just being urbane and european. but also, this current crop of old people might just be the only people alive who remember when people dressed well. the next crop of new urban old people may just be layering Arc'teryx shells and Patagonia puffs.