Whitnee's Fashion Corner: Taylored Style

1949

Today a style icon, Elizabeth Taylor died at the age of seventy-nine. In light of this I thought that I would dedicate a blog post to some of her famous style moments. Taylor first made an impact on Hollywood in the film National Velvet, but it was not until the 50's and 60's that she would leave an everlasting mark in fashion. In the 1950's Taylor epitomized Hollywood glamour with her chic sheaths and occasional tiaras. In the 1960's she experimented onscreen and offscreen with turbans, dramatic eyeliner, and capes. In 1960 Elizabeth Taylor also became the highest paid actress at the time when she signed a one million dollar contract for the film Cleopatra. Even though, in her later years she became better known for her long list of marriages, which was at eight, she still had a style that was indescribable. Many coveted and still do her infamous jewelry collection, Elizabeth Taylor will remain an icon, not just because she was the first celebrity to launch a fragrance, but because of how she revolutionized fashion. Here are some of the more famous looks of Elizabeth Taylor.