Audrey Hepburn's Most Iconic Outfits Are Still So Chic Today

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Although Audrey Hepburn died over 30 years ago, her impact on our culture is still being felt. Not only was Hepburn an award-winning actress and singer, having achieved EGOT status a year after her death in 1994, but she's also known for her tireless humanitarian work, especially later in life when she retired from acting. From 1988 until her death in 1993, Hepburn was a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, a position that led to her being presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992.

In addition to her artistic and humanitarian endeavors, Hepburn was — and always will be — a fashion icon. Having made the International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame list in 1961, her style is so renowned that to this day celebrities are still taking fashion cues from Audrey Hepburn. "Audrey's aesthetic was timeless, minimalist, and modern," author Meghan Friedlander told InStyle in January 2026, adding that Hepburn wasn't afraid to evolve with the times, embracing the mod fashion of the 1960s and simpler looks in the 1970s. "Hepburn's true aesthetic was her authenticity ... So much of fashion is instinct and her greatest secret was her intuition."

Because Hepburn stuck to timeless outfit formulas that do all the heavy lifting, some of her most iconic outfits are still just as chic today as they were back in the day. From capri pants to the little black dress and more, anyone can easily dress like Hepburn. It's just a matter of sticking to the classics, but also knowing when to add a trending accessory.

It's hard to see a pair of black capri pants paired with a matching top and ballet flats and not think of Audrey Hepburn. Throughout the 1950s, Hepburn wore a lot of dark-colored capri pants and cigarette pants, sometimes with a black top and other times with a classic white button-down shirt or sweater. You can make this all-black outfit happen with a pair of Lee women's wrinkle-free capri pants in black, a long sleeve basic crewneck top, and a black pair of Belice ballet flats.

Although the little black dress was originally designed by Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn was the one who made it famous by proving that the LBD is an iconic, versatile look in 1961's "Breakfast at Tiffany's." In the film, Hepburn wore a black Givenchy dress, and it didn't take long for the rest of Hollywood to catch on. These days, it's pretty much understood that no wardrobe is complete without at least one little black dress, with then-Chanel chief designer Karl Lagerfeld telling The Guardian in 2010, "Every woman has already got a little black dress."

While women in sports began wearing short in the 1930s, it wasn't until the 1950s that women wore them in the warmer months. In her 1954 film "Sabrina," Audrey Hepburn rocked perfectly-fitted white shorts paired with a plaid button-down shirt. With these two contrasting pieces that experiment with proportions and style, it's an absolutely winning look. However, the key to making this outfit work is in the white chino shorts. If they don't fit right, then it's time to call in the universally flattering clothing hack: tailoring.

This photo of Audrey Hepburn sitting on set of 1957's "Funny Face" showcases her commitment to timeless pieces. Not only was she wearing cigarette pants, but she also donned penny loafers and a classic trench coat — all of which are still chic today. While loafers have evolved quite a bit since the 1950s (chunky loafers are now en vogue), you can never go wrong with a classic loafer styled for elevated casual. Get the look with Beauseen penny loafers and a Tankaneo single-breasted trench coat.

Although Audrey Hepburn wore a lot of dark capri pants, she definitely wasn't afraid of color. During a 1955 photoshoot on their vineyard in Italy, Hepburn posed with her then-husband Mel Ferrer while wearing red and white gingham print pants, a white sleeveless top, and her signature white ballet flats. While trying to put together Hepburn's best fashion moments, consider trying the glamorous Audrey Hepburn-inspired hairstyle. Going super-short with a pixie cut is a surefire way to ramp up your look and empower yourself.

While this may be a photo from 1963's "Charade," this is still one of Audrey Hepburn's most renowned looks. After all, leopard print is iconic on so many levels, and the red coat is absolutely statement-making in every way. Although leopard print has been associated with the mob wife aesthetic, it's still a classic that's been worn by Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Grace Kelly, and so many more. To infuse leopard print into your wardrobe, any accessory will do. For example, try Obtaom ballet flats or a leopard print knotted headband.

The white button-down shirt is a classic. It's the ultimate staple piece, because it can be worn with cigarette pants (as seen here on Audrey Hepburn in 1959), as well as with capri pants, shorts, skirts of all lengths, jeans, or even as a modified blazer. Similar to every wardrobe needing a little black dress, the same goes for the white button-down shirt. If you don't want to have to iron this essential staple, then the J.Ver wrinkle-free white button-down is the way to go.

As much as we love pantsuits, we can't forget about the power of a perfectly tailored skirt suit. In 1954's "Sabrina," Audrey Hepburn wore this breathtaking Givenchy skirt suit. If this doesn't inspire you to make this your go-to look for all future events that call for pure elegance, nothing will. While just a Givenchy skirt will set you back several thousand dollars, it doesn't mean you have to go without a nice suit. This two-piece skirt suit has a very similar silhouette — and for a fraction of the price.

When it comes to stunning celebrity wedding dresses that are outside the box, this pink wool minidress by Givenchy definitely belongs on the list. As a sign of the mod fashion of the time, Audrey Hepburn opted for this ensemble when she married Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti in 1969. Hepburn completed the look with a matching headscarf, sheer nylons, and white pumps with a low heel. To no surprise, the wedding dress became iconic.