How to get Grace Kelly's style

Twenty years after her death, Grace Kelly still remains an eternal fashion icon. Her style was innovative and launched many imitators back in her day. Even today, you can see her style influence in magazine photoshoots and on the runway. So how can you adopt some of Grace Kelly's effortless, timeless style?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hats
• Gloves
• Hermes "Kelly" bag (or a cheaper knock-off)
• Headscarf

1. Wear hats and turbans. Grace Kelly loved wearing these items, especially donning them to cover her hair during bad hair days.

2. Wear headscarves. Princess Grace was often photographed going to the market wearing a headscarf.

3. Wear kid gloves. Princess Grace was famed for her white ladylike gloves. See her film "To Catch a Thief," during the famous driving scene, to get the aristocratic effect of her gloves.

4. Wear natural-looking makeup. Grace Kelly broke the mold by wearing natural-looking makeup when most other starlets wore unnatural, pancake makeup.

5. Wear your glasses with pride! Grace Kelly was a near-sighted woman at a time when contacts were not yet widely manufactured. Yet, this didn't stop her from donning glasses for charity events, award shows, and even photoshoots.

6. Work on your posture! When she trained as an actress, Princess Grace practiced walking with a book on her head.

7. Get on the waiting list for the Hermes "Kelly" bag (yes, there is a waiting list due to the bag's popularity), if you want the full Grace Kelly effect. Grace Kelly was often photographed with her beloved bag, using it to shield her pregnant stomach from the paparrazzi.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice speaking in a transatlantic accent if you want to go all-out Grace Kelly. Watch one of Grace's films to get an idea of her refined accent.
• As for everyday dress, dress simply. Some of Grace's most famous photoshoots showed her wearing a blouse, a men's shirt, and a twinset.

Resources

• A beautiful book about Princess Grace Kelly and her style