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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.

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