The Chic List Style secrets I ve learned from Audrey - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Fashion The Chic List Style secrets I ve learned from Audrey By Joanne Hegarty - July 10, 2022 Fashion columnist and influencer Joanne Hegarty on the enduring influence of Audrey Hepburn. We live in a world so fast-moving, you’ll soon be able to buy a Prada outfit from the Meta store to dress your social-media avatar (and if you need to google that sentence, I don’t blame you!). Wearing a much-loved skirt from The Row and versatile top from Arket YouTube beauty influencers are complaining they are burnt out from posting so many video tutorials and are now switching careers to the wellbeing industry. Meanwhile, TikTok is throwing out new fashion trends faster than you can say: ‘Are you a Coastal Grandma (dressing in classic styles of wealthy middle-aged women) or a Coconut Girl (pastel shades and crochet tops)?’ As an antidote to this, I took myself off to the new Tiffany exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery (which is on until 19 August) to inhale the room dedicated to Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. And it was mesmerising. There were audible gasps from women when they caught sight of the black Givenchy dress she wore in the film. And I adored the behind-the-scenes photographs: Audrey’s allure is as powerful today as it was in 1961. Audrey Hepburn in that gasp-inducing Givenchy dress How amazing – in an age where everyone is obsessed with the next, next, next – that one woman can leave such a style legacy. Reassuring, too, because when it comes to my own wardrobe, I feel constantly chasing the next new piece is a dangerous game. And I am not alone: people are always asking me how to find their forever style – which, of course, is exactly what Audrey did so well. These are my rules… Cultivate a smaller wardrobe filled with good-quality pieces that won’t date quickly and you’ll love wearing over and over. I’d much rather invest in one standout, beautifully made item than buy ten things from Zara. Keep a wish list of pieces you really want and pounce when you can afford them. I promise you’ll love them all the more. When adding a newbie to your collection, imagine all the ways you can wear it with your existing pieces. Also, is it something that will work for day and, dressed up, evening? Search for statement pieces of jewellery and shoes that elevate outfits. I love gold sandals this time of year – they seamlessly slot in with everything I own. THE NEXT BIG TREND Our focus might be on summer dresses right now, but just around the corner is the big blazer. As seen on the Prada catwalk (above), the new tailoring about to be, well, huge, is all about the power shoulder. Game of American football, anyone? CUFF LOVE Double wrist cuffing is the fashion folk’s latest jewellery trend. Think like iconic designer Elsa Peretti and wear a large silver or gold cuff on each wrist. Cuff, £90, wolfandbadger.com MOST WANTED I love an independent brand and my current favourite is Labeca London for its bold two-pieces. This maroon duo is just the ticket for summer dinner parties and weddings. Waistcoat, £110, and trousers, £110, labecalondon.com Follow me on Instagram @thestylistandthewardrobe IMAGE: VICTORIA METAXAS RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Rochelle Humes has launched a gorgeous new edit with Next Shop the YOU Magazine Instagram YOU picks the best new-in buys from M& S Popular in Fashion Laura Jackson has teamed up with Next for the chicest knitwear January 22, 2020 Holly Willoughby’ s birthday dress is another Zara bargain February 10, 2020 The Instagram-famous & Other Stories wool blazer is back in stock August 31, 2022 Lorraine just wore Emma Willis’ Next collection from head to toe March 17, 2020 The prettiest spring dresses under £100 March 1, 2022 Everyone is buying Holly’ s gorgeous gingham Oasis dress May 14, 2020 13 bargain dresses to buy in ASOS’ s extra 20 per cent June 10, 2020 This £20 H& M dress is set to be the social media June 26, 2020 Stacey Solomon x Primark is back for a third collection with July 20, 2020 Searches for this perfect heatwave summer top style are up 5000% August 10, 2020 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved