Step Out In Style With An Audrey Hepburn Costume

Audrey Hepburn was an award winning actress who was born in Belgium and made her Broadway debut in 1951. She was also well known for her humanitarian work with UNICEF. Despite the fact that she preferred casual clothing, her fashion style was greatly admired by women everywhere. An Audrey Hepburn costume is the ideal outfit for any lady who wants a glamorous look.

Her role as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one one of her most popular and recognizable characters. In the movie she plays a New York call girl with an upscale, sophisticated style that is easy to reproduce in a fun party costume.

The dress should be a long black cocktail dress with skinny straps and a slit up the front or side. Choose a slinky material that hugs every curve and leaves little to the imagination. Nude stockings and plain black heels are best for this look.

The hair should be worn in an updo with a bun on top of the head and a few wispy bangs combed over the forehead. Finish the hairstyle with a sparkly tiara wrapped around the bun. Balance out the tiara with a chunky necklace dripping in silver jewels and a fancy pair of earrings to match.

When applying makeup, pay special attention to making the eyes pop. Hepburn was known for her perfectly arched eyebrows and large, sultry eyes. Dab a tiny bit of eye shadow under the eyes to make them appear larger. Use eyeliner above and below the eye and sweep it upwards at the outer corner for a dramatic effect.

To complete the look, accessorize with elbow length black cocktail gloves and a long cigarette holder. Inexpensive plastic cigarette holders can be found at most party stores.

Wearing an Audrey Hepburn costume will make any lady feel like a glamorous Hollywood star.