Essential Style: Angelina Jolie

Angelina pairs classic Hollywood glamour with tattoos.
Actress Angelina Jolie attends the premiere of "Changeling" at Ziegfeld Theater on October 4, 2008 in New York City
Actress Angelina Jolie attends the premiere of "Changeling" at Ziegfeld Theater on October 4, 2008 in New York City - Getty Images
Nora Ashkar

When it comes to lips, the most blessed woman in Hollywood is undoubtedly Angelina Jolie. But the abundance doesn't end there: Brad Pitt, gorgeous children (and lots of 'em), a successful film career and goodwill work throughout the world. Angelina does it all, and looks good doing it. As hard as I look, I can't find anything to dislike about her, unless of course you're a die-hard Rachel fan.

Although her tougher, wild-child days come to mind when reflecting on her style, it wasn't until I looked at recent photos that I realized Angelina Jolie is an American incarnation of classic beauty Brigitte Bardot. Much like Bardot, Angelina plays up her pouty lips and often creates a cat eye look with thick liner. The two also share a fondness for voluminous hairstyles. I never thought of Angelina as a big-haired Dallas dame, but more often than not, the volume of her hair practically matches that of her lips.

angelina jolie style'When it comes to fashion, Angelina keeps things relatively simple. Her stylist Jennifer Rade recently explained to Fabsugar.com that since Angelina has such strong facial features like her eyes, lips and jawline, she opts for timeless, minimal styles that allow her features to shine. At A-list events, Angelina aims for classic Hollywood glamour in long, flowing gowns. Even decorated with tattoos, the actress radiates style of another era, choosing designs that are reminiscent of Hollywood's Golden Age. Her signature color is black, but she occasionally sports neutrals and has stunned a handful of times in white, olive green and even Kate Hudson's bright yellow. While Angelina easily rocks the red carpet look, she appears most comfortable out of the spotlight spending time with her family in breezy, casual dresses, sandals and oversized shades.

Angelina's style is all about basic colors and pieces that can be worn for years. She tends to stay away from trends and instead opts for tried-and-true glamour, keeping the focus on herself rather than the fashion. To recreate the Angelina look, find that perfect little black dress, try your hand at cat eyes, slap on some lip plumper, and you're good to go.

angelina jolie style'See Angelina's style through the years.


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