The American girl-next-door is all about contrasts. She’s as easily able to wear a slinky cocktail dress as she can jeans and a T-shirt, and make both look effortless and stylish. Lauren Hutton is the master of these dichotomies. Originally coming to prominence as The It-Girl of the seventies, Hutton’s hold as the master of casual elegance has never wained. From pairing a Yankees cap with a tuxedo to wrestling alligators in couture, she is the kind of fearless, unpretentious style icon I admire most. Completely authentic and raw all at the same time. Read on to see more of her best looks. Learn straight from Hutton on what’s she’s learned in her multi decade career in fashion from this interview with Oprah:
On wardrobe essentials: "Always have a navy blazer. White pants, tan pants, navy or black pants—whatever looks good on you. Well-made T-shirts in long and short sleeves. And a good pair of black heels and camel-colored oxfords. If you can afford to, get high-quality classics so you can wear them forever and ever." On basic black: "It wipes me out. I can't wear it. Not everything works for everybody." On biker chic: "Motorcycle clothes need to be thicker. When you're going fast on the highway, you don't want to leave skin behind." On accessorizing: "I have small bones, so I can't wear big jewelry. The jewelry ends up walking around. I want Lauren walking around." On developing a signature look: "When I first came to New York, my favorite outfit was a pair of aqua terry cloth shorts and a men's maroon mohair sweater. All I'm saying is that you couldn't have been dumber than me. Finding your look isn't complicated if you go in without being frightened. Notice what people are complimenting you on. Experiment with new things once in a while, but have your tried-and-true pieces that work."
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