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Do you know the most elegant women in history? Some female characters represent the true icons of timeless style. They enchanted with their grace and beauty, or have imposed on the world scene thanks to the purposeful stance and resolute, even to revolutionize the canons valid until then, in fields such as fashion. Let’s see what are the most elegant women in history.
Audrey Hepburn is known for her simplistic, natural beauty and true elegance. Her most famous role as Holly Golightly in 1961’s “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” included costumes that in essence matched Audrey’s personal style.
Audrey Hepburn had a simple yet elegant style which had almost of effortless look to it. She often times wore simple black outfits and flats rather than heels. Many would argue that Hepburn made flats popular in the late 1950s and 1960s. Chic and simplistic would best describe her style that has since become so iconic.
As a movie actress Grace Kelly lit up Hollywood screens. The actress who became Princess of Monaco is still recognized as one of the most beautiful women in the world. Today the name Grace Kelly remains synonymous with beauty and elegance.
Grace would often times wear a simple solid colored dress, a circle skirt, or tailored pants. The simplicity of the pieces she wore and how she carried herself in them cemented her spot as a style icon. The French fashion house Hermès has launched the phenomenon, giving the name of Kelly to one of the most famous and iconic bags in the world. The bag, inspired by the equestrian world, appeared in 1958 on the cover of Life magazine worn by the beautiful Grace Kelly who was trying to hide her pregnant belly behind an elegant and refined handbag, the Kelly.
Jackie Kennedy was such a style icon that her name became a code word for a complete lifestyle.
She introduced pillbox hats by Halston, mainly because she didn’t like brims that concealed her face. Her slim waistline was accentuated with bow-tie belts. Beyond neutrals, she adopted monochromes including red, yellow, and the bright pastels designer Oleg Cassini suggested for her solo Indian Tour silk outfits. He also created her sable-trimmed wool coat that stood out from the fur-clad crowd on the Inauguration Day, and he often translated Givenchy, Balenciaga and Dior into her personal style. Kennedy brought little black dresses, three-quarter sleeves, big sunglasses, jeweled sandals and silk scarves to the masses.
Kate Middleton was the middle class girl who married a prince and is now living a real-life royal fairytale. Every fashion move she makes is scrutinised and copied by millions of women worldwide – but what is it that makes her such a huge stye icon?
Her glossy bouncy locks, pretty girl-next-door looks and elegant fashion sense have seen her become the perfect modern role model. And by sticking to simple styles she makes it easy for “normal” women to replicate her look. A big fan of regal formal styles and high street fashion, she mixes up her wardrobe with luxury and affordable items.
Figure-flattering tailoring is another firm favourite of Kate’s and she glams up her classic look with ornate hats and delicate fascinators. When is comes to accessories she keeps it simple with elegant, dainty jewellery, plain clutch bags and her favoured heeled pumps.
