FASHION

11 Times Grace Kelly Was The Best Dressed Woman

Princess and style icon Grace Kelly's timeless glamour is as inspirational today as it was envied back then.
Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra dancing together in the 1956 comedy, 'High Society'
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1.   High Society

Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra dancing together in the 1956 comedy, ‘High Society’

 That unforgettable time the blue-eyed-beauty danced with Frank Sinatra in this intricate, glittered gold gown.

2. Rear Window

This moment when the fashion icon wore a black and white cocktail dress straight from the runway as the glamorous femme fatale in Alfred Hitchcock’s mystery thriller Rear Window.

3. To Catch A Thief 

When the American starlet stunned in this floor length prom-style dress as Alfred Hitchcock’s muse in the 1955 romance film To Catch A Thief.

4. Dial M For Murder

When the Princess of Monaco stunned in this truly classic, breathtaking red lace dress as the enchanting seductress Margot Wendice in Dial M For Murder.

5.  The Swan

Grace Kelly and Alec Guinness in the 1956 comedy ‘The Swan’

This romantic moment the blonde bombshell danced gracefully in this draped, frosty lace dress and suede glove combo with Alec Guinness in Charles Vidor’s The Swan.

6. Rear Window (again, because it’s just too good!) 

That time the Hollywood darling paired this memorable, celadon green suit with an elegant white satin pillbox hat designed by eight time Academy Award winning costume designer Edith Head.

7. Hermes Kelly Bag

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Grace carrying the Hermes ‘Kelly’ bag which was named after her in 1977.  Today the Kelly bag is still holds the title as Hermes’ best-seller.

8. Best Actress Oscar ‘The Country Girl’

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Grace stunned in a pastel Dior gown and Cartier jewellery at the 1955 Academy Awards.

9. Postcard shopping in Palm Springs

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Looking absolutely divine a fitted knit top and midi skirt.. not to mention the super sweet patent mary-jane ballet flats.

10. Wedding to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco

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One of the most elegant wedding dresses of all time – designed by costume designer at MGM – Helen Rose.

11. Green Fire

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On set of Green Fire in 1954 wearing a cotton frock with a wide belt emphasising her small waist.

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