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The classic micro fringe - Some call it micro fringe, others call them baby bangs, but either way they're a quintessentially Hepburn hairstyle.
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The classic micro fringe - She tested out all lengths, sometimes going as short as possible, other times letting them reach her eyebrows, but they were iconic every time. They're also on-trend again!
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It's almost weird to see her without them - That's how you know the bangs were certainly her signature look.
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Use a bold red lip
- Because she often opted for more simple attire, akin to the fashionable First Lady of the time, Hepburn loved to swipe on a bright red lipstick to liven up her minimalist accessories and makeup.
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Use a bold red lip - A standout lip color has the power to bring any ensemble from casual to chic.
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Create your own shape - By cinching in your waist, you can manipulate any silhouette with just the help of a belt.
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Create your own shape - Hepburn hardly wore a dress without some sort of belt or sash or cinch to add some shape.
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Create your own shape - Whether it’s a full-skirted or body-hugging number, crafting your shape is easier than you think.
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Create your own shape - You can even throw a belt on over a jacket!
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Have an oversize pair of sunglasses on hand - Hepburn's enormous shades were great for going incognito, but they were also a glamorous addition to otherwise simple outfits.
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Have an oversize pair of sunglasses on hand - Whether it was Holly Golightly's large, tortoiseshell frames with off-green lenses in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' or the bug-eyed, white-rimmed shade in 'Two for the Road,' the glasses are a staple.
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All-black-everything is a guaranteed good look
- From the turtleneck to the penny loafers, this look is clearly what Hepburn felt comfortable in.
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All-black-everything is a guaranteed good look - It's simultaneously sleek and classy, and when you've got a smile like that, you don't really need a bright outfit anyway!
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The classic little black dress - Her iconic 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' black dress has been a Halloween staple for years, and it's a foolproof option for a night out.
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Pixie pants - The actress favored skinny ankle-cropped pants, showing just a bit of skin.
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Pixie pants - The ankle-crop is flattering for all figures, as it elongates the legs and pairs well with all kinds of shoes, from flats and sneakers to kitten heels.
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The more turtlenecks, the better - Hepburn had quite the elegant neck and loved wearing things that accentuated it. She also taught us that stripes should be treated as a neutral, opening up a whole new realm of playfulness in wardrobes around the world.
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The more turtlenecks, the better - Hepburn also showed us that turtlenecks work as thin layers or heavier winter wear.
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You can do a lot with a neck - Her high collars came in all sorts of different styles and materials, but this fur fold-over was a certain standout.
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Borrow from the boys - Hepburn was particularly good at taking traditionally men's clothes, like this plaid blazer and bow-tie, and mixing her own feminine charm into them.
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Borrow from the boys - That entails never underestimating the power of a good, tailored jacket.
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Borrow from the boys - It's okay if that means literally!
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Bump up the beehive - Hepburn herself was trying on a trendy hairstyle that made history, but she gave it a timeless feel with just the right height.
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Bump up the beehive
- While most stars who tried out the 'do swept their bangs to the side, Hepburn famously wore short bangs.
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A good glove goes a long way - What could otherwise be a dress you run to the grocery store in suddenly becomes an elegant outfit fit for a classy evening.
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A good glove goes a long way - While the style hasn't quite come back, there's a good chance it, like all of her other looks, will resurface.
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A good glove goes a long way - They don't have to be elbow-length!
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Don't neglect your head - Hepburn was an undeniable queen of hats, which is a great accessory for anyone with bangs because it deals with the mass of your hair while letting your most signature style show.
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Don't neglect your head - Sometimes they were her only pop of color that wasn't black, which is also a great use for them.
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Don't neglect your head - And it doesn't have to be hats...
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Embrace the dynamism of scarves - The actress, like any good actress in Hollywood's Golden Age, loved a good scarf.
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Embrace the dynamism of scarves - She famously loved wearing scarves around her neck, particularly on collared shirts as a sort of tie.
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Embrace the dynamism of scarves - Or, you know, wear a scarf actually around your neck.
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Be kind to others - Hepburn kept a timeless grace about her because she was truly graceful in her actions.
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Be kind to others - She never went out of style.
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And remember: you're in charge - The most stylish thing about her was the way she took charge of her own image, whether that was chopping off her very long locks or adding a playfulness to the costumes she was given on set.
© NL Beeld
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And remember: you're in charge
- Take these style tips and add some direction to your wardrobe!
© NL Beeld
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The classic micro fringe - Some call it micro fringe, others call them baby bangs, but either way they're a quintessentially Hepburn hairstyle.
© Getty Images
1 / 38 Fotos
The classic micro fringe - She tested out all lengths, sometimes going as short as possible, other times letting them reach her eyebrows, but they were iconic every time. They're also on-trend again!
© Getty Images
2 / 38 Fotos
It's almost weird to see her without them - That's how you know the bangs were certainly her signature look.
© Getty Images
3 / 38 Fotos
Use a bold red lip
- Because she often opted for more simple attire, akin to the fashionable First Lady of the time, Hepburn loved to swipe on a bright red lipstick to liven up her minimalist accessories and makeup.
© NL Beeld
4 / 38 Fotos
Use a bold red lip - A standout lip color has the power to bring any ensemble from casual to chic.
© Getty Images
5 / 38 Fotos
Create your own shape - By cinching in your waist, you can manipulate any silhouette with just the help of a belt.
© Getty Images
6 / 38 Fotos
Create your own shape - Hepburn hardly wore a dress without some sort of belt or sash or cinch to add some shape.
© Getty Images
7 / 38 Fotos
Create your own shape - Whether it’s a full-skirted or body-hugging number, crafting your shape is easier than you think.
© NL Beeld
8 / 38 Fotos
Create your own shape - You can even throw a belt on over a jacket!
© NL Beeld
9 / 38 Fotos
Have an oversize pair of sunglasses on hand - Hepburn's enormous shades were great for going incognito, but they were also a glamorous addition to otherwise simple outfits.
© NL Beeld
10 / 38 Fotos
Have an oversize pair of sunglasses on hand - Whether it was Holly Golightly's large, tortoiseshell frames with off-green lenses in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' or the bug-eyed, white-rimmed shade in 'Two for the Road,' the glasses are a staple.
© NL Beeld
11 / 38 Fotos
All-black-everything is a guaranteed good look
- From the turtleneck to the penny loafers, this look is clearly what Hepburn felt comfortable in.
© Getty Images
12 / 38 Fotos
All-black-everything is a guaranteed good look - It's simultaneously sleek and classy, and when you've got a smile like that, you don't really need a bright outfit anyway!
© NL Beeld
13 / 38 Fotos
The classic little black dress - Her iconic 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' black dress has been a Halloween staple for years, and it's a foolproof option for a night out.
© NL Beeld
14 / 38 Fotos
Pixie pants - The actress favored skinny ankle-cropped pants, showing just a bit of skin.
© NL Beeld
15 / 38 Fotos
Pixie pants - The ankle-crop is flattering for all figures, as it elongates the legs and pairs well with all kinds of shoes, from flats and sneakers to kitten heels.
© NL Beeld
16 / 38 Fotos
The more turtlenecks, the better - Hepburn had quite the elegant neck and loved wearing things that accentuated it. She also taught us that stripes should be treated as a neutral, opening up a whole new realm of playfulness in wardrobes around the world.
© NL Beeld
17 / 38 Fotos
The more turtlenecks, the better - Hepburn also showed us that turtlenecks work as thin layers or heavier winter wear.
© NL Beeld
18 / 38 Fotos
You can do a lot with a neck - Her high collars came in all sorts of different styles and materials, but this fur fold-over was a certain standout.
© NL Beeld
19 / 38 Fotos
Borrow from the boys - Hepburn was particularly good at taking traditionally men's clothes, like this plaid blazer and bow-tie, and mixing her own feminine charm into them.
© Getty Images
20 / 38 Fotos
Borrow from the boys - That entails never underestimating the power of a good, tailored jacket.
© Getty Images
21 / 38 Fotos
Borrow from the boys - It's okay if that means literally!
© Getty Images
22 / 38 Fotos
Bump up the beehive - Hepburn herself was trying on a trendy hairstyle that made history, but she gave it a timeless feel with just the right height.
© NL Beeld
23 / 38 Fotos
Bump up the beehive
- While most stars who tried out the 'do swept their bangs to the side, Hepburn famously wore short bangs.
© NL Beeld
24 / 38 Fotos
A good glove goes a long way - What could otherwise be a dress you run to the grocery store in suddenly becomes an elegant outfit fit for a classy evening.
© NL Beeld
25 / 38 Fotos
A good glove goes a long way - While the style hasn't quite come back, there's a good chance it, like all of her other looks, will resurface.
© Getty Images
26 / 38 Fotos
A good glove goes a long way - They don't have to be elbow-length!
© Getty Images
27 / 38 Fotos
Don't neglect your head - Hepburn was an undeniable queen of hats, which is a great accessory for anyone with bangs because it deals with the mass of your hair while letting your most signature style show.
© Getty Images
28 / 38 Fotos
Don't neglect your head - Sometimes they were her only pop of color that wasn't black, which is also a great use for them.
© NL Beeld
29 / 38 Fotos
Don't neglect your head - And it doesn't have to be hats...
© Getty Images
30 / 38 Fotos
Embrace the dynamism of scarves - The actress, like any good actress in Hollywood's Golden Age, loved a good scarf.
© Getty Images
31 / 38 Fotos
Embrace the dynamism of scarves - She famously loved wearing scarves around her neck, particularly on collared shirts as a sort of tie.
© NL Beeld
32 / 38 Fotos
Embrace the dynamism of scarves - Or, you know, wear a scarf actually around your neck.
© Getty Images
33 / 38 Fotos
Be kind to others - Hepburn kept a timeless grace about her because she was truly graceful in her actions.
© Getty Images
34 / 38 Fotos
Be kind to others - She never went out of style.
© NL Beeld
35 / 38 Fotos
And remember: you're in charge - The most stylish thing about her was the way she took charge of her own image, whether that was chopping off her very long locks or adding a playfulness to the costumes she was given on set.
© NL Beeld
36 / 38 Fotos
And remember: you're in charge
- Take these style tips and add some direction to your wardrobe!
© NL Beeld
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Audrey Hepburn: Her guide to timeless style
The Hollywood icon passed away on January 20, 1993
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Over half a century ago, Audrey Hepburn was the name on everyone's lips, and the face on every hit film poster. But now, instead of her silver screen spoils of Hollywood's Golden Age, the actress' legacy lingers in our sense of style—from those close-cropped cuts to the little black dress. Hepburn, by the sheer power of her classic looks, convinced everyone that timelessness will always triumph over trendiness. Click through to see some of her greatest rules of style.
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