Ever watch a movie or tv show and think, “It would be so cool if SHE was my mom”? Or better yet, have you ever thought, “I absolutely love HER STYLE”? Well, Diane Keaton checks both of those boxes simultaneously. In honor of Mother’s Day, it’s time to honor the queen of the Cool Moms: Diane Keaton. Diane’s style is iconic and she has mastered Mom Core along with our favorite complimentary cores like Coastal Grandmother, Menswear for Women, and so much more.
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Though Diane Keaton has had some iconic main character energy movie moments over the years, there are a few key pieces that live in her personal style’s closet: A tailored-to-the-t, “menswear for women” layering piece (a blazer, vest or the perfect pant), a cinched-to-the-Gods waist (by use of a thick belt), a touch of femininity (the use of floral statement jewelry/accessory piece OR a full skirt) and her signature glasses.
When honoring this style icon on her birthday two years ago, Vogue mentioned, “These days, Keaton will often wear experimental labels such as Thom Browne and Comme des Garçons, favoring theatrical silhouettes that make up for her lack of color. It takes a special style skill to make an all-camel suit pop, but Keaton does it effortlessly, thanks to her interesting layering and proportioning.”
What’s also so refreshing about Diane’s style is that she welcomes current trends with a classic twist. Diane has even swapped out her traditional bowler hat for a baseball cap.
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If you Google Diane Keaton, you’ll quickly learn that her movie credit list is a mile long with hit after hit. Here are a few of my favorite Diane characters that showcase her impeccable style.
One of Diane’s biggest breakout roles was in W**dy Allen’s, “Annie Hall,” where she first premiered her now, go-to “menswear for women” style in such an effortlessly chic way.
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Diane played Kay Adams-Corleone, the wife of Al Pacino's character in the 1972 film adaptation of Mario Puzo's novel, later reprising the role in the 1974 and 1990 sequels. This was probably the actress's biggest shift away from what we associate with her personal style today and offered hyper-feminine, 1950s-esque looks with voluminous curls, polka dots and pearls. Her role evolved with the times as the movie continued to produce into the 90s, but one thing that remained constant was THE GLAMOR.
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Though wedding wear is infiltrating my brain at all times as I plan, one of the BEST all-white and unconventional bridal era style inspiration can come from one of my favorite Diane Keaton movies, “The First Wives Club.” I’m forever obsessed with the white suite variation with Goldie, Diane and Bette!
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Now, even though this one may not be an obvious hit, “Because I Said So” is a delightful rom-com with Mandy Moore where Diane serves feminine-chic with the 1950s resurgence we loved in the early 2000s with polka dots, pearls and a black, white and red color story. It’s like she took her role from the Godfather and made it more HER. I’m obsessed with the super intentional accessories Diane wore throughout this film.
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This may be the Diane you’re most familiar with, especially if you’re on TikTok and familiar with the Coastal Grandmother aesthetic! In “Something’s Gotta Give,” Diane basically invented this core trend with her linen layered pieces, cream and ocean blue hues with an effortless attempt of quiet luxury.
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Diane Keaton’s style is simply timeless. Her looks are so iconic and somehow, she was able to integrate elements of her own personal style into the many roles she’s played over the span of five decades. Regardless of the character, Diane remains in the lead.
