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Looking Good
Jay Goldstein cares about style—not designer labels.
WINTER 2010
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Looking Good
BY RUBY THOMAS
PHOTO BY MELISSA DONALD
WINTER 2010
Jay Goldstein
Age: 60
Job: Production, Sales and Marketing at The CW Louisville television network
Jay Goldstein is a blue jean and T-shirt kind of gentleman who admits he doesn’t like wearing socks. His boarding school experience led him to make a clean break from jackets and ties many years ago. “I’ve not worn a tie in a long time, and I’m proud of that,” he laughs. Goldstein is not above dressing up; it’s just that he believes a person’s attire should reflect their personality.
His philosophy on style and the professional
“I think you can dress in a pinstripe suit and not work with your clients very well; conversely you can go in with a pair of jeans and a really nice shirt and do a great job for your client.”
His sense of style
“I like blue jeans, black t-shirts and black shirts. I like lots of Ralph Lauren styles, but very toned down. Usually I do not like to wear labels.”
Navigating the fashion jungle
“I don’t mind going into a store like Target and finding things that look nice and are less expensive. In these times, going out and spending $200 on a shirt just doesn’t make sense to me. Shoes are very difficult for me. I can’t go into a store and just buy a pair of sneakers anymore. It’s very confusing. I try to avoid the big sports box stores because how can anyone make a decision on 719 pairs of sneakers?”
Fitness and fat
“If you do moderate exercise every day, you’ll be in good shape. I try and walk three or four miles every day. I do pilates once a week. It really stretches you out and makes a big difference for me. Being 60 I really have to watch what I eat. I’ve cut down on the starches. Every now and again I’ll go get a fast food burger, but I do that only about three times per year.”
On aging
“We can’t stop it, so just go with the flow. Try and look as young as possible without cosmetic surgery. I like to go with what I have.”
On spirituality
“Playing music is what keeps me spiritually young and feeling relevant.”
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