How You Can Have Ageless Style

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When not working in front of the lens, model Lauren Hutton has always had a cool, casual sense of style, and she likes to include some boyish elements in the mix. Today her go-to look

consists of a blazer and pants with comfortable footwear. Some bold color combinations enliven the formula. Her unfussy updos keep up the easygoing vibe.

Takeaway

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Known for portraying strong female characters, award-winning actress Viola Davis demonstrates her vibrant color sense in the way she dresses for both day and night. She clearly knows how to

command attention, whether she’s sporting monochromatic tailoring or a vivid, floor-length gown. By alternating her natural curls with soft waves or even a blunt-cut pageboy, she likes to

change up her appearance and accessorizes primarily with earrings and not-too-high heels or flats.

Takeaway

The long-necked, Somalia-born supermodel has an innate elegance that has only increased with the years. Her regal, statuesque bearing allows her to pull off some daring choices (a

giraffe-print gown, see-through cutouts, vibrant colors) seemingly effortlessly. She likes structure in her clothes, especially a strong shoulder — and goes light on the accessories. No need

to gild the lily when you have her kind of grace and confidence.

Takeaway

She may be known for introducing the universally flattering wrap dress to the wardrobes of countless American women, but Diane von Furstenberg rarely wears one herself. Instead, she

gravitates toward midi skirts and tunic dresses in her snazzy, colorful prints offset by black separates and knee-high boots. Her flowing, wavy tresses and dark shades are also elements of

her signature style.

Takeaway

Introduce prints and patterns to enliven your wardrobe basics.