Style Shrinks: Our experts analyse Diane Keaton's bold 'estate agent with a heart' look

 

Rebecca Gonsalves,Mike Higgins
Saturday 13 December 2014 20:00 EST
Comments
Sensible and sexy: Diane Keaton proves buttoned-up doesn't have to be boring
Sensible and sexy: Diane Keaton proves buttoned-up doesn't have to be boring (Getty Images)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

The glasses

Rebecca Gonsalves: As a stylish specs wearer myself (I like to think, anyway), it's great to see some being worn on the red carpet.

Mike Higgins: Keaton has long dodged the Hollywood surgeon's knife. These Harry Palmer-esque specs give her face all the oomph it needs.

The shirt

Rebecca: Buttoned-up doesn't have to be boring. A crisply starched collar will ward off any over-zealous air conditioning – sensible and sexy.

Mike: 'Businesslike but fun!' is a banned look, surely… but this wing-tip collar manages it.

The jacket

Rebecca: Gingham isn't just for the prairie; sharp lines and a feminine fit make this interesting without being too 'out there'.

Mike: It's 'funky headmistress', this jacket; the entire look, in fact – best of all, though, is Keaton's grin.

The socks

Rebecca: This takes the black-and-white theme too far – the last person to pull off white socks was Michael Jackson.

Mike: Would you, like Madonna, buy a $6m house from a woman who likes bobby-socks? Hell, why not…

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in