Mutton Dressed as Lamb

Her friends at times found Mrs. Van Osterhof rather trying. They were unable to persuade her that she was no longer 19, or that a costume combining the worst fashion elements of 1695, 1795, and 1895 might not be ideal for luncheon at the club.

And that's not even mentioning trying to get her into a taxi after a couple of Old Fashioneds...