How To Dress Like You’re In An Audrey Tautou Film

There are a few of us roaming the world, still trying to figure out how we can be a little (or a lot) more like Audrey Tautou, French film actress and star of the still life-changing 2001 French film Amélie. Step one entails watching every single one of her movies and analyzing her entire everything. This could take a while (especially since you’ll be forced to watch A Very Long Engagement multiple times because — seriously — who can resist Tautou and Marion Cotillard in the same movie?), so while you’re working through her catalogue, here are a few simple style techniques you can borrow from some of her best works.

 

Even if you can’t rock that amazing bob, a few bold, red pieces added to your wardrobe will change the game. It’s a color that looks good on practically everyone and, really, how cute will you look solving mysteries and eating crème brûlée around town while rocking a fab, red top?

 

When Tautou played the iconic fashion designer (in her younger years), many of us were surprised to learn that the reign of Chanel all began with a hat. Her unique approach set her apart from every other hat designer in her day, proving that the right hat — like a red top — can be a total game-changer. Some of us are still wary of making a hat statement but if you’re channeling Gabrielle Bonheur, you’re gonna have to take a few risks. Oh, and stripes. You’ll need some stripes on those shirts.

 

Okay, stop the trailer at the 0:34 mark. Audrey Tautou (who plays Nathalie Kerr, a grieving widow who finds love again in a truly unexpected suitor) is actually in a work scene. As in, that’s what she wore to the office because this is an Audrey Tautou movie. This tells us that you can adhere to a business or business casual dress code and still look fantastic. Good to know.