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There are always those women who set the bar high. Unfortunately, it takes us far too long to realize it, and it’s not until years after the fact do we realize how important they were, or are. Here are five of our favourites, who were far ahead of everyone else when it came to fashion and style. <\/p>\n

1. Coco Chanel
<\/strong>To hell with corsets!\u009d thought Coco Chanel, the groundbreaking French designer who freed women from the traditional corseted shape. Enter: the Chanel suit, as well as the dropped waist and token 1920s silhouette, which became a staple not only of flappers, but any woman tired of the fashion constraints of the male-dictated aesthetic. History!
Pieces to try:<\/strong> Pearl necklaces, work suits, knee-length pleated skirts<\/p>\n

\"Coco<\/p>\n

2. Diana Ross
<\/strong>Diana Ross dresses only for Diana Ross, and that in itself is iconic. But from her time fronting The Supremes (wearing oversized turtlenecks with matching suits) to her sparkly, shoulder pad suits from the early 1980s, Ross refused to deign to typical fashion restrictions, and channeled only herself instead. By doing so, she taught the importance of personal style, as well as having no reservations when it comes to exploring new and unique types of fashion.
Pieces to try:<\/strong> Sequins, jumpsuits, oversize turtlenecks<\/p>\n

\"Diana<\/p>\n

3. Katherine Hepburn
<\/strong>Katherine Hepburn once told Barbara Walters she’d only ever wear a skirt to Walters’ funeral, and that quote sums up Hepburn’s style (and Hepburn) perfectly. While Diane Keaton in Annie Hall<\/em> often gets credited for beginning the gentleman wear\u009d trend (and in all fairness, she did help make it mainstream), it was Katherine Hepburn’s trousers and button-ups that helped set the style in motion. Of course, the attitude also helped make it: Katherine Hepburn was a total boss, and used her wardrobe to reflect that.
Pieces to try:<\/strong> Pleated trousers, striped button-up dress shirts, vests, oxford flats<\/p>\n

\"Katherine<\/p>\n

4. Courtney Love
<\/strong>Never underestimate the importance of the grunge movement. (Ever!) What was simply reflective of a subculture to Courtney Love, the singer’s baby doll dresses and Doc Martens became so important in terms of style that they’re still being worn nearly 20 years later. And that’s not even including the effect of her music.
Pieces to try:<\/strong> Floral mini dresses, knee socks, Doc Martens, baby doll sweaters<\/p>\n

\"Courtney<\/p>\n

5. Janis Joplin
<\/strong>It’s easy to sell Janis Joplin short, since the 1960s saw countless strong female singers, all of which boasted eclectic and original styles. But not only should Janis’ personal look be championed, her evolution from early \u02dc60s blues singer to freewheeling bohemian \u201c for lack of a better phrase \u201c documents her willingness to accept change. Janis personified the free love\u009d movement of the mid-to-late 1960s, and sadly it was only at the time of her passing in 1970, she was finally starting to be recognized for the trailblazer she was.
Pieces to try:<\/strong> Wide-legged pants, faux fur jackets, feathers, fitted long-sleeve t-shirts<\/p>\n

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\"Janis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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