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Women And Their Sweaters Through the Years

Get inspired to slip on layer after layer.

By Lauren Valenti
Hat, Style, Headgear, Monochrome, Model, Vintage clothing, Sun hat, Portrait photography, Makeover, Portrait,
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While spring cleaning can be a real drag, every woman looks forward to unpacking her autumn sweaters may they be stored in neat crates 'neath the bed or in the oven à la Carrie Bradshaw. In honor of the fall equinox, we're looking back at iconic women who've done right by their cozy knits. Whether it's Marilyn Monroe in her classic black turtleneck or Victoria Beckham in her festive fair isle jumper, these ladies will inspire you to slip on layer after layer.

Hat, Style, Headgear, Monochrome, Model, Vintage clothing, Sun hat, Portrait photography, Makeover, Portrait,
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Sophia Loren, 1950
Sitting, Comfort, Furniture, Chair, Monochrome, Monochrome photography, Brick, Black-and-white, Lap, Armrest,
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Marilyn Monroe, 1953
Leg, Human body, Sitting, Plaid, Tartan, Monochrome, Conversation, Lap, Handbag, Cylinder,
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Humphrey Bogat and Lauren Bacall, 1954
Shoulder, Standing, Joint, Style, Waist, Formal wear, Elbow, Knee, Neck, One-piece garment,
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Audrey Hepburn, 1954
Nose, Mouth, Lip, Hairstyle, Sleeve, Shoulder, Eyebrow, Photograph, Eyelash, Jewellery,
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Joan Collins, 1955
Eyebrow, Style, Monochrome, Beauty, Black hair, Street fashion, Eyelash, Monochrome photography, Portrait photography, Photography,
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Penelope Tree, 1960
Cool, Costume accessory, Glove, Bracelet, Balloon, Costume hat,
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Diana Ross, 1960s
Leg, Human body, Sitting, Slipper, Organ, Foot, Knee, Barefoot, Toe, Sandal,
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Brooke Hayward, 1961
Nose, Mouth, Lip, Hairstyle, Eye, Eyebrow, White, Monochrome, Style, Monochrome photography,
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Britt Ekland, 1965
Leg, Human leg, Mammal, Sitting, Comfort, Style, Knee, Beauty, Fashion, Black,
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Anita Ekberg, 1965
Eyewear, Vision care, Sleeve, Sunglasses, Trousers, White, Jacket, Goggles, Style, Winter,
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Patti Boyd and Cynthia Lennon, 1965
Drum, Musical instrument, Membranophone, Percussion, Style, Interior design, Curtain, Sitting, Monochrome, Musical instrument accessory,
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Barbra Streisand, 1965
Clothing, Footwear, Leg, Trousers, Shoe, Human leg, Outerwear, Style, Street, Street fashion,
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Brigitte Bardot, 1966
Face, Nose, Mouth, Eye, Sleeve, Style, Fashion, Waist, Chest, Monochrome,
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Catherine Deneuve, 1968
Brown, Sleeve, Branch, Tree, Deciduous, People in nature, Autumn, Beauty, Atmospheric phenomenon, Peach,
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Dionne Warwick, 1965
Eye, Shoulder, Chest, Trunk, Fashion, Eyelash, Beauty, Waist, Abdomen, Blond,
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Twiggy, 1967
Photograph, Dress, Style, Elbow, Monochrome photography, Monochrome, Black-and-white, Beauty, Black, Black hair,
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Jane Birkin, 1968
Sitting, Wrinkle, Slipper, Lap, Knitting, Foot, Wool, Sweater, Portrait, Woolen,
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Susannah York, 1968
Sleeve, Style, Elbow, Winter, Monochrome, Fashion accessory, Black, Monochrome photography, Beanie, Street fashion,
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Julie Christie, 1970
Nose, Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Monochrome, Style, Monochrome photography, Iris, Jaw, Eyelash,
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Twiggy, 1971
Sleeve, Trousers, Monochrome, Photograph, Jacket, Outerwear, White, Street, Coat, Style,
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21 of 40
Freemans Catalogue, 1974
Face, Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Mammal, Facial expression, Style, Beauty, Youth, Long hair,
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Jane Seymour, 1973
Textile, Fur clothing, Fashion, Blazer, Fur, Natural material, Animal product, Sweater, Button, Vintage clothing,
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23 of 40
Rosemarie Stack and Robert Stack, 1974
Lip, Finger, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Style, Jaw, Black hair, Iris, Eyelash, Fashion,
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24 of 40
Patti Smith, 1974
Standing, Facial expression, Elbow, Style, Collar, Sitting, Monochrome, Monochrome photography, Black-and-white, Shawl,
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 1977
Hair, Head, Nose, Lip, Eye, Hairstyle, Chin, Eyebrow, White, Style,
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Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, 1977
Collar, Sleeve, Human body, Shoulder, Dress shirt, Neck, Bangs, Street fashion, Blazer, Button,
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Uma Thurman, 1985
Clothing, Plaid, Tartan, Sleeve, Collar, Shoulder, Textile, Joint, Standing, Dress shirt,
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Sarah Jessica Parker, 1987
Style, Curtain, Performance, Monochrome, Stage, Monochrome photography, Talent show, Singing, Fashion design, Singer,
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Whitney Houston, 1985
Audio equipment, Lip, Microphone, Hairstyle, Music, Entertainment, Electronic device, Performing arts, Music artist, Singing,
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Bjork, 1994
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