STYLE EVOLUTION

Sophia Loren Has Always Looked “Fantastic,” And She Knows It


Sophia Loren knows she looks how great she looks. “I look fantastic,” she recently told W. “Everybody says so!” Then again–she always has. In celebration of the Italian actress’ 82nd birthday, here’s a look back at her best moments over the years.

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1955
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The up-and-coming Italian actress showcased her amazing figure and long legs by wearing a silk corset bodice, short briefs, fishnet stockings paired and plenty of black eyeliner.

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1955
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The Italian actress posed on a Venice balcony wearing a white halter sweetheart dress with an embroidered bodice that showed off her small waistline.

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1960
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Loren’s green dress accentuated her auburn-colored hair.

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1960
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While starring in the 1960’s film ‘The Millionairess’ as Epifania Parerga, Loren wore black lingerie, pearls, white gloves and a large sun hat. What else?

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1964
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The actress coordinated with the floral wall behind her in a glamorous evening gown, a bold pink lip, and dark eyeliner.

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1965
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Loren looked sultry in a classic pin-striped blouse and pencil skirt thanks to her big curls, pencil-thin eyebrow and full lashes.

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1970
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In the early ’70s, the ‘Sunflower’ actress totally embraced the era’s trends in a graphic purple and black turtleneck with matching tights and sunglasses and hair that flipped up at the ends.

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1978
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Loren looked like a mega Hollywood star on the streets of New York City in a black silk and lace gown and a new shorter hairdo.

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1980
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Loren attended the COTY Awards wearing silver frames as her standout accessory. Drawing more attention to her stunning eyes, she also wore dark purple eyeshadow, black eyeliner and tons of mascara for the elongated spiky look.

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1987
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Loren was minimalist perfection in this photo, where she is pictured posing outside her motorhome wearing a button-up blouse, cardigan and linen slacks.

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1995
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The movie star made a appearance on ‘Larry King Live’ in a black trouser suit with signature tinted sunglasses. To top off the look, the actress wore her hair in big voluminous curls.

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2004
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At the Bami Media Award Ceremony, Loren looked youthful and elegant in an off-the-shoulder navy blue satin gown with tinted sunglasses.

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2010
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The actress attended the 2010 ‘Nine’ film premiere in Rome in a dramatic Giorgio Armani ensemble, complete with a yellow feathered coat, yellow and pink sunglasses, and a crystal chest piece.

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2014
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At the 2014 Giorgio Armani Prive fashion show, jaws dropped when Loren arrived at the venue with Roberta Armani. The actress wore a fitted midi red sequin dress that showcased her amazing, 80-year-old figure.