Woman, 82, Survived the Holocaust. Now, She Works as a Crossing Guard and Serves Fierce Fashionista Vibes in Glamorous Fur Coats
Woman, 82, Survived the Holocaust. Now, She Works as a Crossing Guard and Serves Fierce Fashionista Vibes in Glamorous Fur Coats
Lexi LaneSat, March 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC
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Paulette Dorflaufer.Credit: Rachel Frieman -
An elderly woman wears fabulous fur coats while working as a crossing guard
Paulette Dorflaufer, a Holocaust survivor, has held the community role in New Jersey for 20 years
"If she’s not at her post, I get a text. Everywhere we go, people stop her," the 82-year-old woman's daughter said
An elderly crossing guard serves fabulous looks while on the job.
Paulette Dorflaufer helps children and other community members cross the street in New Jersey, all while rocking extravagant fur outerwear.
"[I have about] 13, 15 fur coats, and I change [my coat] every three days," Dorflaufer, 82, told CBS News Chicago.
Paulette Dorflaufer.Credit: Rachel Frieman
Dorflaufer, who was born in France, is also a Holocaust survivor. Her parents and five siblings died at Auschwitz, but she survived after she was taken to the hospital for surgery.
A nurse helped her escape, and she eventually made her way to the United States as a child, Dorflauferexplained in an Instagram video.
Dorflaufer previously worked as a dental assistant, a model and in cosmetology. She has been working as a crossing guard for 20 years.
In her personal life, Dorflaufer has raised three children, looked after her grandchildren and is soon to become a great-grandmother.
Paulette Dorflaufer.Credit: Rachel Frieman
Rachel Frieman, Dorflaufer's granddaughter, told the Daily Voice, "She dresses like that no matter where we’re going."
"She has fur in the winter, but in the summer it’s a heel and a dress, and this fascinator chapeau situation in her hair," she added to the outlet of her grandmother.
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“People always think she’s celebrating something, but this is her,” the family member further explained.
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Dorflaufer has an Instagram account where she explains how — and why — she chooses some of her looks.
In one recent clip, she said she chose an all-blue outfit and a matching sparkly headpiece for a specific reason.
Paulette Dorflaufer.Credit: Rachel Frieman
"When I woke up, I felt I was in a blue mood," Dorflaufer playfully explained.
Other videos show Dorflaufer having fun as she puts her crossing guard vest over her fur coats.
Dorflaufer's daughter, Heather Frieman, told the Daily Voice her mom is a staple in their local community.
"If she’s not at her post, I get a text. Everywhere we go, people stop her," she explained.
“She’s so bubbly, loves to talk to anybody," granddaughter Rachel added. "She’s always happy, always positive and always has a smile on her face."
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