Audrey Hepburn was one of those celebrity actors who made fashion statements on and off screen. When she wasn’t fascinating us with custom-made dresses and accessories on screen in glamorous movies, she was mesmerizing us with chic outfits on red carpets. Many of her iconic vintage fashion choices can still be rocked today. Here are five of her famous looks that remain timeless.
Sailor shorts
While Audrey Hepburn wore bold costumes in her films, her fashion statements weren’t restricted to when she was acting. She had her own personal style that defied societal norms, which she showed off in her daily life.
Her famous high-waist sailor shorts were one of those laid-back but stylish clothing pieces she wore casually. Today, you could pair these shorts with raffia slides and a plaid top for the ultimate Audrey Hepburn vintage look.
Wrap top
Audrey Hepburn always surprised fans and the public with her unpredictable style, but her beautiful wrap-top look that became a fashion hit was even more unexpected. Trust her to elevate a simple top and turn it into a supermodel look.
She paired the long-sleeved twisted top with a black skirt and ballet flats, creating a playfully chic look. You could switch the ballet flats with sandals or heels and still get the effortlessly classy vintage look.
Sheath dress
Who doesn’t like a pretty sheath dress with a bateau neckline? This style is usually associated with Audrey and timeless class. From members of the royal family to celebrities, we’ve admired this dress on different people. Well, Audrey Hepburn rocked the dress first.
Sheath dresses, particularly black ones, were a staple in Hepburn’s wardrobe. With waist belts and sleeveless silhouettes, she popularized mid-calf length sheath dresses. Today, you can wear these dresses to work with pumps or to informal occasions with a cropped blazer.
Vintage scarf and sunglasses
Do you remember the beautiful sunnies Holly Golightly wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Well, we do! Those oversized black sunglasses are still very much fashionable today. Just find the frame that suits you, and you can emulate the iconic look.
Audrey also loved vintage headscarves so much she even wore a headscarf to her wedding. You could pair a pink floral scarf with a simple monochrome outfit to infuse some color. Tie it around a ponytail, wrap it around your purse, or wear it as a neck tie, silk scarves are forever chic.
Floral dress
Audrey Hepburn wasn’t all about minimal designs; she also loved donning beautiful colors and textured patterns. She wore a floral dress with a bateau neckline to the 26th Academy Awards in 1954l, making floral dresses look elegant and fun at the same time.
Coming up to get her Oscar for best actress for her role in Roman Holiday, the belted dress confirmed the actor’s impeccable fashion sense. She showed us the versatility of the floral dress, which is still a stylish look today.
