Vintage Classic

I have chosen to write this blog on a classic style which is still very much around. A world wide celebrity, remembered famously, partly, for her wardrobe. Audrey Hepburn was one of the most fashionable woman from the fifties onwards, and is still regarded as one today. She was placed on the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1961, and rightly so. Her sense of style was very distinctive- clean lines, simple yet bold accessories and a minimalist palette. Many designers created clothing for her, largely Givenchy, which she wore countless times including one of her most famous films, Breakfast at Tiffany's. In this film the 'LBD' was made famous and finally sold for over £270,000. The little black dress has stood the test of time and is still being used for the purpose intended; long-lasting, versatile, affordable and accessible to the widest market possible. As it is such a classic and adaptable piece, it is a wardrobe must-have, a clean cut, simple LBD will never date. It is definitely worth spending quite a bit on, however there are ways to get it for less. I have found a few high street items similar to that of Audrey, but within the budget of a fortuneless student.

The black sparkle midi dress(1) is very similar to the dress Audrey is pictured in. It is a very classic shape and style which will stay in fashion. All of these dresses are versatile and will be worth spending some money on, fortunately these are all very affordable. Audrey would always accessorise an LBD with a chunky necklace or some diamond earrings, giving it a very glamorous and classy look. Some dresses already come with jewelled necks or collars, but for those that don't, the necklaces and earrings shown are however not diamonds, which means they are well within your reach just now. Collars are very popular at the moment and are widely available in the majority of high street shops. As for footwear, Audrey was pictured wearing flat shoes a lot. These brogues would go perfectly with any of these dresses keeping the look smart and sophisticated.

Sources:

1) £27.99 @ New Look

2) THIS IS A MUST HAVE!! Now only £15 @ Dorothy Perkins

3) Only £12! @ ASOS

4) £20 @ Coast

5) £14.95 @Nelly

6) £27 @ House Of Fraser

7) £24.99 @New Look

8) £16.90 @ Shopakira

9) £30 @ h&m

Amy.