How to Dress like Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor is one of the most beautiful and respected actresses of all time. With violet eyes and a luxurious crop of curly black hair, she stood out from the crowd of Hollywood screen sirens. Taylor's iconic star power would grace five dozen movies and the ever-imposing tabloids. Her tumultuous love life intrigued the public: she had seven marriages and eight husbands. With a larger-than-life persona, Elizabeth Taylor skyrocketed to super stardom. Let's take a look at Taylor's iconic style.

Things You'll Need

• Ruched and/or pleated top
• Padded push-up bra
• Diamond jewelry or faux diamond costume jewelry
• White silk negligee
• Pointed-toe satin pumps
• Shoulder baring tops
• Flouncy skirts

Instructions

1. 

   Get those famous curves. If you weren't born with Taylor's dangerous curves, use the following tips to your advantage. If you happen to have beautiful curves, use these tips to emphasize your figure. Ruching placed at the middle of a top will provide the illusion of curves. Pleating on the chest area can give a bustier appearance. A padded push-up bra is a well-known way to achieve a busty physique.

2. 

   Dress like it's Academy Award night during the "Golden Age of Hollywood." Taylor won two Academy Awards and was nominated three times. She enjoyed glamorous satin dresses. One example is a satin spaghetti strap cupcake dress with tulle.

3. 

   Remember that diamonds are Taylor's best friend. Taylor even expressed her admiration for diamonds with "Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds," a self-dubbed perfume. She iced herself in various kinds of diamond jewelry, like earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings. Don't have Taylor's budget? Go for faux diamonds in the form of cubic zirconium.

4. 

   Dress like Maggie "The Cat." Taylor looked seductive in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and she received a lot of attention for her iconic use of an undergarment. Get a white silk negligee that hits right above the knee. Taylor also wears satin pointed-toe pumps.

5. 

   Be a more casual Taylor. Of course, casual rarely existed in the glamorous world of Elizabeth Taylor. However, she did look stunning in off shoulder baring tops and flouncy skirts.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your clothing is well fitting. All fashion icons during the "Golden Age of Hollywood" had tailored clothing. Consider getting alterations when necessary

Resources

• Instyle: Create Curves
• Fashion Spot: Elizabeth Taylor, Style Icon