Without missteps. Bold elegance delivered by Cate Blanchett
Australian actress Cate Blanchet is not just a collector of film awards - she also ranks among the best-dressed women of today. She's a lady who skillfully combines classic elegance with eccentric and shocking elements to prove one thing: Age doesn't matter, style is timeless.
Fragrance as the foundation
When she gets up in the morning, she doesn't start the day with makeup, but with applying perfume. That tunes her body and mind for the next day, and then she can only start choosing an outfit. So what will it be this time? Another one of the perfect co-ord sets? Or something in red or scarlet, in shades that brought her so many positive responses? Each model has a slightly different aesthetic, but there is always a distinct elegance highlighted by luxury brands and thoughtful workmanship. Cate Blanchett simply isn't afraid of that. Although she claims that she's uninteresting, fashion experts see it differently.
Even at fifty-six, she shows off in breathtaking creations, which her peers might be scared off. Not her, so when she appeared this summer at a social event in London in a top made of real shells from a Turkish designer named Dilara Findikoglu, interest in pieces with a marine theme immediately increased.
However, it's not just about quirks, but also about approaching fashion responsibly. Her court stylist Elizabeth Stewart directed Cate to this.
"It's stylish to wear things again,"
Stewart let herself be heard on Instagram.
It was she who brought Cate to the idea of upcycling large robes and the actress is intensely promoting this trend. From the wardrobe of a versatile artist, there is simply a sense of balance and certainty worthy of a first-rate star, which may seem delicate and ethereal, but she knows how to pursue her own. It's not difficult to be inspired by her style, but you must respect certain rules that make Cate's style unique.
How to dress like Cate Blanchett
- Rule number one: Sexy without revealing
Cate doesn't unnecessarily display her skin, she saves dramatic necklines, sometimes she indulges in one for the red carpet, but that's it. Instead, she uses fabric and coverage for the most charming parts of her body to stand out. Slender arms and long legs, that's what it's all about. She focuses on pants, which will further elongate her legs, she will make her arms and hands stand out in sleeves that catch the eye at first glance, whether with an unusual cut or decorative details.
- Rule number two: Fit to body
The actress is not afraid of clothes that fit her like a second skin, the point, however, is that they really fit her. That's why she looks so good in overalls and various jumpsuits from leading designers' workshops. She looks relaxed and effortless in them because they perfectly mimic her body. This is typically visible in their costumes, in which she is often seen in civilian life, perhaps while traveling by plane. Timeless "fit to body" models in neutral tones are cleverly transformed into a unique spectacle when she incorporates them as a top part into a layered outfit. A black turtleneck, white shirt, vest, and blazer, that's typical for her distinctive style.
- Rule number three: Basic pieces as a foundation
It may seem a bit dull and inappropriate for a woman who can afford great fashion extravagances, nonetheless, when you look at the actress's wardrobe in detail, you notice that it is based on basic pieces. The must-haves, in the form of classics like wide pants, a blazer, or a shirt, form the foundation, which is then easily elevated by accessories. She plays with a belt, footwear, sunglasses, or a handbag, and perfection suddenly takes on new dimensions. Cate aligns with personalities who have pledged sustainability - she doesn't accept the trend of dresses "for one occasion only". She also appears at major events in what she has been seen before, likewise she gets old pieces re-sewn, or brings them out innovatively with something unusual. After all, her turtlenecks and puffy skirts have already entered fashion history.
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Rule number four: Thoughtful Acceptance of Trends
The diva of the format, Cate, does not need thoughtlessly accept fashion trends. Of course, they are intensely reflected in her wardrobe, but the actress only accepts them if they will suit her, if they will highlight her figure and personality. So it was last year, when she appeared at the film festival in New York in a "hair top" from the Fiorucci Spring 2025 collection. A daring piece complemented with black leather pants and a gold necklace. The result was for some bizarre and for others a brilliant model, which once again proved that Cate is not losing the taste to experiment if it makes sense.
Source: author's text, British Vougue, InStyle.com, Instagram
