One of the Originals

As one of the original tomboys, Marlene Dietrich is one of my style icons. She was incredibly versatile at pulling off the most extreme of menswear such as the tux, or something milder like a tailored shirt or pair of pants. I admire her abilities to pull off the full suit with the big boxy shoulders, which can look strange on many women if they do not know what they are doing (the 80s gone wrong anybody?). Dietrich never failed to always look chic.
What I love most about her approach to dressing is also what is most hard to imitate, her attitude. There is this nonchalant, daring, experimental attitude that made her stunningly seductive and sultry even in menswear. This is part of her tomboy spirit and what distinguishes her as a true tomboy and not just merely woman in men's clothing. Her clothes become just a natural extension of her inner self. Dietrich was honest and unpretentious–qualities that are considerably lacking in many people's approach to dressing nowadays. Though not everybody can be a Marlene Dietrich, everyone could certainly channel her energy and spirit to add a little spunk to your wardrobe.

 "Darling, the legs aren't so beautiful, I just know what to do with them."



By Joy on Thursday, October 27, 2011 41 Notes
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