Dress like an Icon the Roman Holiday Way

The movie Roman Holiday was released in 1953 and introduced a young actress – Audrey Hepburn - to world cinema. She went on to become one of the most loved screen goddesses of Hollywood. More than six and a half decades after the film was released, women still wear replicas of the dresses she wore in the movie to relive that glorious age.

The next time you are in Rome or dressing up for any occasion or fancy dress party, wear the Roman Holiday dress and be the toast of the event.

Here are a few guidelines for the Audrey Hepburn Roman Holiday dress.

The White Shirt

The white button-down shirt has an open V-neck that shows off a bit of décolletage. It is an adorable and cute dress and can be worn with sleeves rolled-up. This shirt has been a favorite of Audrey Hepburn and she has often been seen in a white shirt matched with high-waist shorts or Capri pants. Splurge on a high-quality white shirt as you can match it with any color skirt, jeans or pants.

The Skirt

The circle skirt was the embodiment of style in the fifties and is still in fashion. It is cinched at the midsection with a belt, making the silhouette demure and alluring. It perfectly matched Audrey Hepburn’s enviable waist. Circle skirts can add girth to the slightest of frames.

The Scarf

Round off the ensemble with a scarf to add a little of the 1950s flair to your look. The striped scarf worn by Hepburn is chic yet simple.

You are now ready for a Roman Holiday!

Audrey Hepburn – An ageless inspiration for women

It's obvious that no one expects the young brigade of movie enthusiasts to be interested in watching vintage movies. However, contrary to the popular belief, we hear increasingly more of them alluding to Audrey Hepburn in their discussions.

In today's era where ungainly social media celebrities and instant fame rules the roost, it's remarkable to witness the popularity of an ageless entertainer who dressed, conversed, and acted like the imperial she was, while never appearing to be gaudy, influenced or loaded with herself.

In other words, Audrey Hepburn had mastered the difficult art of handling fame, never letting it get to her head.  A pleasant disposition, reserved demeanor and plenty of modesty constantly enhanced Audrey's grace and poise. And the fact she always appeared a bit susceptible and flawed despite her impeccable bearing made her novel, and even more adorable as a human being. The character played by Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s was kind of a testimonial to her actual attributes in real life.

She gave the ordinary women a sliver of hope as she stood out in the crowd of presumably much more aesthetically appealing leading women of Hollywood. A slender frame, pixie-like features with a long neck and inconceivably thin shoulders were not the usual attributes of the Hollywood sirens of those times. Yet she carved her own niche by being herself.  She also had the nous for dressing up in a way that would conceal her supposed flaws and highlight her unique charm. Indeed, Audrey Hepburn remains an inspiration for the generations to come.