Happy Birthday, Katharine Hepburn!

Style, Sitting, Monochrome photography, Black-and-white, Monochrome, Pattern, Waist, Knee, Vintage clothing, Long hair,

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published 12 May 14

Katharine Hepburn always stuck to her guns when it came to fashion. At a time when androgynous dressing was unorthodox, she sported menswear-inspired blazers, collared shirts, trousers, and loafers — carving out a style all her own in the Hollywood spotlight. As an homage to the Oscar-winning actress' idiosyncratic approach to clothes, we're looking back at some of her most memorable looks, both on and off screen.

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1930

Posing for a photo in a print blazer cinched at the waist with a belt and a pair of wide leg trousers.

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1935

Wearing an embroidered high-neck jacket while smoking a cigarette.

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1938

Showing off her androgynous style in a roomy suit on set.

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1941

Making a statement in a shirtdress over a romper while on the set of The Philadelphia Story (1941).

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April 7, 1938.

Sitting in a wool blazer and trousers with her pet poodle.

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1940

Proving she wears trousers like no other on the set of The Philadelphia Story (1940).

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1940

Relaxing in a loose-fitting white shirt and effortless slacks.

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1941

Sitting for a portrait in a sleek black blazer, sharp collared shirt, and roomy bottoms.

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1942

Starring as Christine Forrest in Keeper of the Flame (1942) wearing a tailored pinstripe blouse.

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1952

Sporting a plaid sweater, sheath skirt, and oxford shoes while on the golf course.

Lauren Valenti

I’m the associate web editor at Marie Claire. I love to while away the hours at coffee shops, hunt for vintage clothes, and bask in the rough-and-tumble beauty of NYC. I firmly believe that solitude can be a luxury if you’ve got the right soundtrack—that being the Rolling Stones, of course.