72-year-old grandfather models young girls' clothing
Grandpa shows off pieces from girls' line for his granddaughter.
Liu Xianping, a 72-year-old grandfather, has become a sensation practically overnight, after he posed in a series of photographs in outfits meant for young women. The outfits, which came from Xianping’s granddaughter’s fashion store, Yuekou, include chenille scarves, pink sunglasses, handbags and striped tights, with no shortage of girly accents like lace and embellishments. But the photographs were not exactly meant to go viral. The shots were taken as a joke, but soon created a worldwide sensation after they were posted to the internet. “He picked up one piece and tried to give some advice on how to mix and match,' said his granddaughter, according to the Daily Mail. 'We thought it was fun so we started shooting.”
And Xianping couldn’t be more thrilled that the photos were a hit. 'Why unacceptable for someone like me to wear women’s clothes? Modelling for the store is helping my granddaughter and I have nothing to lose,' he said.
'We were very happy on the day of the shooting. I’m very old and all that I care about is to be happy.'
Since the photos emerged, sales from the store have increased 500%, says the Daily Mail.
Tell us: What do you think about these photos?
Bing: More on Liu Xianping
Photo: Courtesy Yuekou
More from Simply Chic:
Tried it! Eyelash extensions
Would you ever rent nail polish?
Would you wear jean sandal boots?
fashion: trends & must-haves for your wardrobe
-
Special delivery! A guide to online beauty box clubs
Let's say sampling beauty products isn't your full-time job—should you be denied eye-cream kismet or love at first spray just because you can't track every niche brand or really kinda hate asking for freebies at the cosmetics counter? Online subscription clubs that regularly send targeted samples to your home may be your new best friend—provided you know what all those boxes of goodies will actually cost and which sites suit your specific needs. InStyle editors signed up for a whole lotta packages to help you find out.
-
The ultimate shoe guide
Browse the season’s hottest trends to find your perfect pair from InStyle’s Ultimate Shoe Guide.
-
You can do: Ballet buns
It's surprisingly easy to master the look. Just follow this insider advice from InStyle Beauty Director Amy Synnott-D'Annibale.
-
Easy does it
Slip into a soft, feminine dress with these no-sweat, all-in-one approaches to looking pulled together.
-
The best slimming swimsuits of 2013
Step away from the muu-muu. Whether your trouble spot is your stomach, hips, waist, or thighs, we've got you covered with the 10 best suits (out of 270 try-ons!) tested and photographed in our GHRI labs.
-
15 styles for thick hair
Everyone wants lush, shampoo-commercial-worthy locks — and according to Goody, 40 percent of women are lucky enough to have supersized tresses. But all that extra hair means you have to make cut and care choices carefully. These celebrities show off your best options.
-
Flat sandals for every occasion—because who needs heels?
Unless you’re one of those people who doesn’t like your feet, you like sandals. (And if not, I’d like to know know why, because sandals are easy, comfy and ideal for showing off cool nail polish colors. I love them.) They’re great for every occasion—work, weekend, beach, parties—with only one catch: it’s hard to find a single pair that’s right for all of them.
-
20 brilliant summer skin tips
The sunshiney season brings with it weird rashes, bumps, and bites-and a lot fewer clothes to cover them up. Wishing you had a dermatologist on call? Luckily, we have a phone full of top docs, so we got their clever remedies and tips for all your summer skin care woes (and saved you the copay).
-
Your perfect suit finder
Brave women of all body types did a mass try-on (we brought in over 1,000 swimsuits!) to find these flattering, flaw-erasing winners. Seriously—they're better than Photoshop. Browse, buy, and feel beautiful.
-
You gotta get white jeans!
White jeans are crisp, flattering, and summer's best unsung staple. And oh, would you look at that — we've found the perfect pair for your body. Here's how to wear them.
-
Khloé Kardashian styles you
Khloé Kardashian knows how to dress her curves. Here are her no-fail style tips for every body type.
-
9 pieces you need and can afford
Trends come and go, but these new must-haves will last a lifetime. Style expert and author of The Wow Factor: Insider Style Secrets for Every Body and Budget Jacqui Stafford's picks are here not just to stay, but also to flatter.
