The Audrey Hepburn (kind of) style

Mar 31

Mar 31 The Audrey Hepburn (kind of) style

When it comes to style and elegance, there is not a more inspiring muse than Audrey Hepburn. Chic simplicity, impeccable lines, perfect accessories, timeless fashion: 50 years later she remains an incredible source of style inspiration. I am no Audrey Hepburn and there is no point in pretending. But there are precious basic tips to be learnt from her: keep things simple, know your strengths (and weaknesses), reveal but with measure, lengthen the silhouette, and don't shy away from bold accessories (ok, last rule I did not really follow for this post and I actually think this look would have been improved from a pair of cat eye style sunglasses).

Audrey Hepburn's style was incredibly versatile and it would be presumptuous to aim to give a comprehensive overview through this post. But based on the attempted outfit above, here are the sort of items you may want to invest in: off shoulder tops (totally in fashion right now, which is a plus) and / or mariniere style tees, boat like collars, details (bows), A-line skirts, ballerina style pumps, and accessories of course (patent handbags, hats, sunglasses).

Theory Ennalyn Jersey Top (the one I am wearing for this look), £85 / Silk Boat Neck Blouse from Uterque, £35 / Choker Top by American Apparel, £34 / Sailor Striped T-Shirt from Petit Bateau, £42 / Stretch Cotton T-Shirt with (remvoble) Bow by Paule Ka, £130 / Wide Neck Top from Cos, £55 / Maggie Ottoman Top by Boden, £35.70 / Cropped Jersey Top from Alice + Olivia, £170

Theory Flared Mustard Skirt (the one I am wearing on the pictures), £247.84 / Clementine Pleated Midi Skirt by Tara Jarmon, £190 / Wide Cotton Skirt from H&M, £29.99 / Monaco Blue Skirt from Compania Fantastica, £29 / Taffeta High Waisted Skirt with Side Bow by Mademoiselle R, £26.10 / Flared Midi Length Skirt also by Mademoiselle R, £17.40