Fashion Formulas Inspired by Old Hollywood Icons
The no-fail day and night outfit equations to steal.
The stars of Old Hollywood were amongst some of the first to bring a sense of style into the celebrity scene—creating iconic looks that still are mimicked to this day. To celebrate their lasting legacy on fashion we're studying up on the most notable day and night outfit formulas—both on and off the big screen.
Marilyn Monroe's Daytime Formula
Black turtle neck + high waisted cigarette pants
DSquared2 turtleneck, $590, shopBAZAAR.com; Etro cigarette pants, $450, net-a-porter.com.
Marilyn Monroe's Nighttime Formula
Hiphugging dress, midi length + strappy black heels
Dolce & Gabbana dress, $2,945, shopBAZAAR.com; Stuart Weitzman heel, $415, shopBAZAAR.com.
Audrey Hepburn's Daytime Formula
Plaid set + belt + beret + gloves
Mother of Pearl top, $495, net-a-porter.com; Mother of Pearl skirt, $695, net-a-porter.com; Isabel Marant belt, $115, net-a-porter.com; Saint Laurent beret, $590, net-a-porter.com; Gucci gloves, $425, net-a-porter.com.
Audrey Hepburn's Nighttime Formula
Long red gown + white long gloves
Cushnie et Ochs dress, $2,295, net-a-porter.com.
Bette Davis' Daytime Formula
White long sleeve shirt + belt + plaid skirt + black heels + dark lip
Faith Connection sweater, $109, stylebop.com; Leon Max skirt, $148, shopBAZAAR.com; SCHUTZ heels, $170, schutz-shoes.com; Mac Film Noir, $17, maccosmetics.com.
Bette Davis' Nighttime Formula
Pleated gown + embroidered cape or jacket
Vilshenko cape, $1,860, net-a-porter.com; See by Chloe dress, $545, net-a-porter.com.
Katharine Hepburn's Daytime Formula
Button down + high waisted A line skirt + thin belt + Mary Jane heel
The Row blouse, $990, net-a-porter.com; Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini skirt, $790, stylebop.com; Jill Saunder belt, $360, stylebop.com; Rochas heels, $695, net-a-porter.com.
Katharine Hepburn's Nighttime Formula
Floor length pleated gown + bracelet
Lanvin gown, $9,245, net-a-porter.com; Alexander McQueen bracelet, $595, matchesfashion.com.
Greta Garbo's Daytime Formula
Suit jacket + midi length skirt + round brimmed hat
Givenchy jacket, $2,990, net-a-porter.com; Rochas skirt, $685, stylebop.com; Gigi Burris hat, $425, shopBAZAAR.com.
Greta Garbo's Nighttime Formula
Black dress + fur coat
Theory dress, $325, net-a-porter.com; Gucci coat, $6,900, shopBAZAAR.com.
Elizabeth Taylor's Daytime Formula
Scarf + sleeveless dress
Tomas Maier scarf, $760, net-a-porter.com; Preen by Thornton Bregazzi dress, $435, stylebop.com.
Elizabeth Taylor's Nighttime Formula
Scarf + sleeveless dress
Michael Kors dress, $2,595, net-a-porter.com; Monica Rich Kosann earrings, $455, shopBAZAAR.com.
Grace Kelly's Daytime Formula
Button down + rolled up sleeves + belt + high waisted pants
Max Mara blouse, $235, matchesfashion.com; Saint Laurent belt, $445, net-a-porter.com; Stella Jean pants, $291, matchesfashion.com.
Grace Kelly's Nighttime Formula
Short sleeve top + voluminous skirt + necklace
Tibi top, $295, net-a-porter.com; Needle & Thread skirts, $180, net-a-porter.com; Eddie Borgo necklace, $495, net-a-porter.com.
Lauren Bacall's Daytime Formula
Silky turtleneck + high waisted pants + slip ons
Tibi turtleneck, $395, net-a-porter.com; Adam Lippes pants, $770, shopBAZAAR.com; Opening Ceremony shoes, $520, shopBAZAAR.com.
Lauren Bacall's Nighttime Formula
Wrap dress + belt
Dion Lee dress, $1,770, net-a-porter.com; B-Low The Belt belt, $148, b-lowthebelt.com.
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