Style Secrets Of the Screen Queens How to get that Hollywood look
With key tips from sirens past and present, classic elegance can be yours!
Sheer Glamour
Seventy-something superstars have learned the art of tweaking their red carpet looks over the years to keep their allure, highlighting their curves in figure-skimming gowns with sheer or lace inserts to show a hint of flesh without revealing too much. The key to covered-up glamour is to keep problem areas under wraps but show off your best bits; think threequarter length sleeves, boat necklines, below-the-knee hemlines. Take a tip from Dame Helen: less is more.
Killer Curves
Showgirls know the power of a killer dress (Marilyn in gold lamé, Liz Hurley in safety pins, Liz Taylor in anything) to boost confidence and make headlines. The ultimate dress should hug and skim your figure to nip in the waist and flow over hips. Supportive underwear helps; while ’50s starlets relied on bullet bras and long-line girdles for an hourglass shape, today’s undies use high-tech fabrics to smooth and sculpt comfortably. Or follow Kate Winslet’s example in a curve-loving g “bodycon” number with built-in co ontrol.
Make Strides
Our leading ladies know how to play up their femininity – and what better way to showcase your womanliness than in a traditionally male wardrobe staple, the trouser suit? Early adopters of the outfit included Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn, while Diane Keaton was a ’70s trendsetter as kooky trouser-suited Annie Hall. Working this look is all about the tailoring, with a cut to fit your curves; just add heels, beach waves, lipstick and attitude à la Twiggy and Cate Blanchett.
‘‘ Ilove trouser suits... If you get a very beautiful woman in a black tuxedo with bow tie they look ’’ fabulous
Casual Chic
Hollywood’s golden girls know they are never off-duty as far as the paparazzi is concerned, so on camera or off they must always look their best. This doesn’t mean dressing to the nines; style icon Audrey Hepburn understood that simplicity was the key to true elegance. Oh-so-chic in Holly Golightly’s Givenchy gowns, super-stylish in Sabrina’s capri pants and ballet flats – Audrey’s off-screen outfit of choice. This timeless look works for everyone, from gamine Hepburn (below) to curvy Bardot (left). Dressed down at its best.
Accessories Rule
Stars do like to shine, so it’s no surprise our screen queens love a bit of sparkle. Where would Carrie Bradshaw be without her jewelencrusted Manolos? Accessorising gives an opportunity to stamp your personality on an outfit and make it your own; witness Faye Dunaway’s swashbuckling Bonnie in beret and neckerchief. For inspiration, look no further than Grace Kelly’s poised Lisa Fremont in RearWindow. The veiled pillbox hat, the overnight case, the pearls… per fection.
‘‘ My look is attain able. Women can look like Audrey Hep burn by flip ping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the ’’ little sleeve less dresses