How to get Grace Kelly's style

A simple yet elegant pearl necklace was a signature piece in Princess Grace's wardrobe.

The beautiful Grace Kelly truly lived up to her name and graced the movie screen with her presence. Later she would go on to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco and become Princess Grace. Beautiful and stylish, she lived a charmed life. Her signature style often included feminine pieces, pearls and simple yet elegant lines.

Things You'll Need

• White gloves
• Hat
• Twinset
• Full Skirt
• Pearl necklace and earrings
• Large, boxy handbag

Instructions

1. Buy a simple elegant pair of white gloves and a large brimmed white hat or small fitted hat with a half fishnet veil that covers the eyes. Harper's Bazaar magazine quotes Grace Kelly's sister, Lizanne Le vine, as proclaiming how much Princess Grace loved hats. Although you may not wish to wear gloves on every occasion, pulling them out of the closet to wear to a black tie event can dress up and add elegance to an evening gown.

2. Incorporate a simple pearl necklace into your wardrobe along with pearl earrings. Grace Kelly wore a pearl necklace on many occasions. The innocent yet elegant look of a pearl necklace complemented her delicate neck and added a touch of glamour to her daily ensembles. A pearl necklace makes an excellent addition to a wardrobe because it can be dressed up or down.

3. Wear twin sets to work or for play. To truly capture Grace Kelly's style, the twin set is an essential wardrobe item. Princess Grace could often be seen wearing a twin set to social events and in her own home. It has the ability to bring a look of polished and put-together elegance. Wear it to work or even to run errands.

4. Add full skirts to your wardrobe. A full skirt can be worn year round and looks elegant with a fitted t-shirt for a more modern approach to Grace Kelly's style or with a twin set for the true-blue Grace Kelly ensemble. Full skirts can be paired with either flats or heels and are appropriate for the office, dining out or running errands.

5. Carry a large, boxy handbag similar to the one that Grace Kelly made famous. The fashion statement Grace Kelly made with her boxy handbag, which would be named "the Kelly bag," was not on purpose. Princess Grace was carrying the large handbag in an effort to conceal her first pregnancy, but it took the fashion world by storm. Princess Grace, though a style icon, remained down to the earth and stayed true to her own style, even though fashions came and went.

References

• Harpers Bazaar: Princess Grace: Celebraing a Style Icon