Get the look: Audrey Hepburn

What would Audrey do? Bring a bit of the Hepburn class to your everyday life.

There's no denying that Audrey Hepburn was and still remains to be one of the most iconic figures in the fashion world. From her elegance and pure grace to her more daring and revolutionary fashion choices. Audrey inspired many throughout her lifetime, making intelligence, class and sophistication cool and desirable to many young women.

Many people look towards Audrey's iconic movie roles for fashion inspiration, which is rightly so, the unforgettable Breakfast at Tiffany's LBD will forever be one of the most recognisable fashion statements of all time, However, I personally take inspiration from the real Audrey, captured in her day-to-day life. Her style truly radiated her warm personality and that is where I believe she is the most iconic.

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be more Audrey:

cropped cigarette trousers

Audrey's signature daytime look usually included a pair of classic cigarette trousers in either gingham, black or floral. The classy trouser option complimented her petite figure and accentuated her waist. Having her ankles on show by pairing them with a pair of simple pumps adds elegance and enables her to look dainty. In 2019, cigarette trousers have made a comeback. whether that be for the workplace paired with a white shirt or paired with heels for an evening look. No matter how you wear them, cigarette trousers are a fail-safe classy fashion choice.

Trench Coats

Trench coats were a staple in Audrey's wardrobe throughout her life, most famously in Breakfast at Tiffany's. The smart beige coats will always be on trend due to brands like Burberry keeping them relevant and stylish. There is a common connotation of the trench coat that those who wear them have a certain level of sophistication about them.

High rise necklines

In most photos you will see Audrey wearing a turtleneck jumper or long sleeve top. She often experimented with sales and patterns, most commonly red or monochrome stripes. Audrey often opted for fairly simple fashion choices in her daytime clothing, making her style timeless.

accessories

Due to her clothing choices, Audrey was more adventurous but, her classic red lip always made an appearance. Big cat winged sunglasses were also a statement in Audrey's wardrobe pairing them with a decadent head scarf and pearl earrings. In the height of her career Hepburn was often seen carrying a classic Louis Vuitton handbag, varying in sizes, however always in the classic brown style.

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