Termino con otra cita: 'Ese era sin duda el ideal: vestir bien era toda una cultura, si no se nacía con ella se podía aprender. Vestirse no era un espectáculo, sino expresión de una sabiduría.'
You might not be able to afford a Givenchy original, but here are the basics of Audrey's wardrobe to get you started. And what's more, according to Polly Mellen, Audrey's look is doable. "Her dress was not fancy or bourgeoisie," she intones with the well-bred vowels of a Farmington girl, with some of her old boss, Diana Vreeland, thrown in for emphasis. "You can't beat a black turtle-neck and a pair of black pants. Audrey Hepburn made that point - Audrey Hepburn was black! She was very, very glamorous in a sort of boyish way."
the essentials
The Little Black Dress - Where would we be without the little black dress? Where would the George Peppards of our life be, for that matter?
A Sleeveless Sheath Dress - Classic, classic, classic. Made for showing off tanned legs. Not too much above the knees though. In the winter, add sheer stockings and a cashmere cardigan draped around your shoulders.
The White Shirt - 100% cotton or pure silk, it can be long-sleeved, short-sleeved, cropped, oversized, tied at the waist. No epaulets, embroidery, gold buttons, or fancy stuff - you're not in the military. Unwrinkled is best.
A Jazzy Suit - We're talking a jacket and skirt here. It needn't be a Paris original (although that helps). Just make sure it's a nubby material, sized to within an inch of your life, and nipped at the waist. If your mother's got a thirty-five-year-old version from her glory days (you know the details: lined in cool silk, covered buttons, a delicate hidden chain to weight the bottom of the jacket), nab it.
Capri Pants - A bit of whimsy during the summer months. In the fall and winter, put them aside in favor of lean trousers fitted to your instep.
A Dark Turtleneck - Black or navy blue, so you can make believe you're slumming with Fred Astaire in the Latin Quarter - even if you're just standing in line at the post office.
One "What the Hell" Item - To show you mean business. In her Hollywood years, Audrey wore a mink pullover, with sunglasses, a scarf around her head, and lean black trousers. Di-vine!
One Killer Dress - Remember the look on everyone's face when Audrey as Sabrina shows up at the Larrabees in that Givenchy creation? You can do the same - surprise your friends: Favor khakis during the day, an evening dress to break his heart at night.
Jeans, a Polo Shirt, Sneaks - For gardening and/or goofing around with the dogs, specially when no photographers are present.
Flats - Even a ballerina's got to take a day off now and then.
The Sabrina Heel - For that princess look. Worn barelegged or with sheer stockings and a sense of great expectation.
accessories
The (Preferably Hermès) Scarf - Invest in one and tie it every which way.
Dark Sunglasses - For hiding a multitude of sins.
As Little Jewelry as Possible (Unless You're Tagging Holly Golightly) - Make sure it's the best you can afford. With the right attitude, though, no one will doubt your cubic zirconia's the real thing.
A small Dog with a Wry name - Breeding helps and manners are optional, as long as your own are in good shape.
Gregory Peck
From: - Keogh, Pamela Clarke, audreystyle.com
