How to Look Like Audrey Hepburn
Elegant, classic, sophisticated--so often people use these words to describe style icon and screen legend, Audrey Hepburn. Ironically, Audrey Hepburn's chic, minimalist style is often the most difficult to copy, simply because her look was so effortless. There is hope, however. Audrey herself once claimed that her style is attainable, and the following steps can help guide you toward achieving your own Audrey Hepburn aura. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Recreate Audrey's wide-eyed look with makeup. Line your upper lash with black liquid eyeliner; gradually thicken the line as you approach the outer corner of the eye. Apply a shimmery dab of white shadow to the inner corner of the eyelid.
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Style your hair in a classic up-do if it's long, as Audrey did for her most memorable role in "Breakfast at Tiffany's." If you have short hair, choose a pixie-cut with an extreme side part to recreate Audrey's look in the film "Wait Until Dark." Also add some short fringe or bangs to accentuate your eyes.
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Wear capris. To imitate Audrey best, choose slim-fit capris paired with ballet flats, which Audrey wore in the film "Sabrina."
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Opt for boatnecks on tops and dresses. Audrey first popularized this just-below-the-collarbone look with the Givenchy-designed dresses she wore in her film, "Sabrina." Nowadays, the neckline has become eponymous with the film and is still available by Givenchy and other designers.
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Maintain good posture. Although she may have looked petite onscreen, Audrey was actually a tall 5 foot 7 inches, which she played up by maintaining a dignified, almost regal posture.
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Study dance to achieve Audrey's graceful onscreen movements. Audrey was formally trained in dance and initially planned to become a prima-ballerina; however, she soon found that acting was a more lucrative career choice. Still, the refined sense of balance and grace she achieved through dance contributed to Audrey's acting presence.
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Remember the three S's--simple, sophisticated and sleek.
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Tips & Warnings
Be realistic. You can't fake class, so if you're not a classy, self-respecting person to begin with, then you won't be able to re-create Audrey's look and vibe.
Embrace your uniqueness. Audrey may have lacked the feminine curves that the biggest bombshell of her time, Marilyn Monroe was blessed with, but she emphasized her own delicate features and elegant bone structure in a way that broadened standard notions of beauty.
If--like most women--you're a little or a lot curvier than Audrey, her style can still work for you. Audrey's preference for solid, dark colors, three-quarter-length tops and capris flatter any body type.
Don't starve yourself. Audrey's waifishness was partly due to suffering from malnutrition after the Dutch famine, which caused several health problems that would last for her lifetime.
