How to Dress Like Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake was an American actress that dominated the silver screen in the 1950s. The drop dead gorgeous blonde was petite in frame, but had an amazing screen presence. Lake was best known for pairing with actor Alan Ladd in such films as "The Blue Dahlia," "This Gun for Hire" and "The Variety Girl." She was prominent in film noirs and was known as a Hollywood sex symbol. Her style, especially her hair, was copied by women all over the world.

Things You'll Need

• Blonde hair coloring
• Fitted gowns

Instructions

1. Veronica Lake had a very petite frame. It is said that she only stood at 4 feet 11 inches. With a stature like that and the gowns she wore, there is no doubt that her clothes were all altered in some way to fit her frame. Before you set out to copy her style, realize that you may have to pay a visit to your local seamstress to get the look just right.

2. The peek-a-boo 'do. Lake's hairstyle was a phenomenon in the '40s. Her peek-a-boo hairstyle could be achieve by a side part, that allowed the bangs to cover one eye. Loose wavy curls highlighted the ends of the hair. Unlike other tighter curled looks, Lake’s was a lot more relaxed.

3. Go platinum. Lake was well known for her platinum blond hair. The safest way to achieve this look is to get it done by a professional stylist. If you choose to color at home, some dyes that can give you the color she had are Clairol's Nice N' Easy Ultra Light Natural Blond or L'oreal Superior Preference Extra Light Natural Blond.

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   Show off your figure. Lake was known for being a sensual vision on screen, but she was also a style maven on the red carpet. Popular styles she wore included form-fitting halters along with sleeveless tube tops. She was rarely seen in loose billowy gowns. Lake always accentuated her waist and bust.

Tips & Warnings

• When applying hair coloring, allow a professional or someone skilled to apply it to avoid hair loss or bad color.