An undeniable fashion icon in the 60s, the beautiful Brigitte Bardot, with her incandescent beauty and remarkable sense of style, continues to be a source of inspiration today. Discover, through 10 iconic pieces, BB’s look and our tips for getting inspired!
The gingham pattern
A subtle blend of preppy elegance and bucolic charm, the gingham pattern is one of the essentials of the Brigitte Bardo t style.
This very French checkered print has indeed accompanied her on numerous occasions, the most remarkable certainly being her marriage to the actor Jacques Charrier. During the ceremony, BB wore a pink gingham and English lace wedding dress by Jacques Esterel , which was sure to make an impression.
Her blue gingham petticoat in the film Will You Dance With Me? will also have a resounding success, so much so that this print ultimately became one of the stylistic signatures of the great Brigitte Bardot.
Today, the gingham trend is in full swing, so we don’t hesitate to take inspiration from BB’s looks to get started!
The bare shoulder top (Bardot neckline)
Another signature style of Brigitte Bardot: the bare-shoulder top of course! It is to the actress that we owe this type of neckline, which we also call the Bardot neckline .
Sensual as can be, this neckline is more trendy than ever: on a little dress with puffed sleeves, on a close-fitting bodysuit or even on a simple colorful top, it’s THE neckline of the moment.
The sailor
We grant you, the sailor top is not the exclusive prerogative of Brigitte Bardot, but we must admit that she knew how to make it a highly desirable piece! Both casual and preppy, the sailor top is one of the rare items of clothing that everyone agrees on.
We’re taking advantage of the sailor knit sweater trend, a winter essential, to give yourself a BB-inspired look.
Short shorts
Known for her claimed sensuality , Brigitte Bardot largely contributed to popularizing short and/or tight clothing, considered highly sulphurous in the 50s and 60s. One of her favorites is the high-waisted micro-short, of which she made it a staple of her summer looks.
If you want to wear shorts like BB this summer, choose a really short model and pair it with a Bardo t-neck top, without forgetting a wide belt to highlight the waist and elongate your legs a little more.
The straw hat
Ideal for protecting your face from UV damage while giving a crazy look to a look, the straw hat is an accessory that it would be wrong to deprive yourself of, and BB understood this well.
Boater, hat, panama, cloche… Brigitte Bardot has worn the straw hat on multiple occasions , but always with elegance. You too can take advantage of the fashion potential of the straw hat as soon as the sun comes out: it’s the guarantee of a look that stands out from the crowd!
The ballerinas
The star’s favorite shoes throughout the 60s, the round-toe ballerinas, feminine and comfortable, are definitely part of the iconic pieces of the Brigitte Bardot style.
Lucky for ballerina lovers , they are back in fashion this year, and have even become mid-season essentials! Don’t hesitate to wear them as BB would have done, with cigarette pants and a little top with a Bardot collar, to look elegant and feminine.
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In the accessories section, and more precisely handbags, Brigitte Bardot swore only by the eternal wicker basket. A favorite of the 60s and 70s, the wicker basket, carried by hand or on the shoulder, has never really gone out of fashion. Its summer charm has made it timeless, which can now be worn in the city as well as on the beach or in the countryside.
Combined with a bohemian, hippie-chic dress or even with jeans and a sailor top, it will be the perfect finishing touch to a retro and trendy look with strong BB DNA.
Headband
As useful for clearing the face as for adding an extra touch of style to an outfit, the headband is also one of Brigitte Bardot’s iconic accessories, which will have followed her almost all her life.
To get started, dare to use an extra-wide headband , which you wear on lengths left free and natural, to obtain an ultra-chic “ effortless ” effect. And, if BB preferred the plain headband, nothing stops you from falling for a colored or printed model, even gingham if you feel like it!
Note in passing that if you don’t have a headband, you can absolutely wear a knotted scarf , just be sure to fold it nicely to obtain a neat result.