Hi Everyone. Welcome to Ageless Style-Diane Keaton. If you are new here welcome. Every month my friend Elizabeth (of the Vintage Contessa) and I interview or feature someone over 50 who we think has great style. This month I am featuring a favorite of mine Diane Keaton.
Diane Keaton is an actor, producer, and director. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and the AFI Life Achievement Award. In addition to her acting talents, she has a signature style that never seems to look dated.
Diane favors menswear-inspired ensembles accented by her signature turtleneck and quirky accessories
She has a keen eye for unpredictable accessories like layered necklaces and heels with socks, and wide belts. Diane says to her “fashion is playtime”. She doesn’t like to overthink it.
Diane’s seven fashion must haves
Pockets: She rarely carries a bag
Expert tailoring: “I’m interested in tailoring because when you have a body like mine, without shoulders, you don’t really have much of a silhouette”.
Hints of color: “Colors as accessories punch more. If it’s the whole show, count me out. I don’t want to be in that show. I mean, do you?”
Suits: She says she feels most comfortable in pants and jackets.
Gloves:
A smile: “As you get older, there are certain things you can show off – your attitude and how you feel … the smile. Because it reflects warmth. Warmth is really a plus when you’re older”.
The perfect hat
Keaton often wears high necklines and shirts which work well with her angular features. “When she is wearing a shirt with an open neckline, she adds a choker.
When she wears a blazer, she wears the collar up – a clever styling trick.”
Move over Kim Kardashian today’s Instagram sweetheart is Diane Keaton. Diane has taken to IG with her style of the day plus a little Keaton humor. You can follow her @diane_keaton.
Diane is one of those actresses that has been able to work well past her fifties and sixties, uncommon in today’s Hollywood.
In her free time, she also loves to design houses and is the author of six books. I love Diane’s aesthetic in both fashion and design. How about you? Are you an admirer of her style?
Be sure to stop by and visit the Contessa and see who she is featuring today! Editors update, she is featuring my pal Kim whom I adore. Actually, the Contessa grabbed her before I had a chance. You won’t want to miss the interview. Kim is darling.
My all time favorite actress–her movies, fashion and interesting individual. Good for her.
Diane Keaton may be my all-time favorite woman. Her style, her humor, the way she seems to seize life. She adopted two children, started her own wine label, builds her dream home and then builds another… She’s “a woman to love.” xoxo, Brenda
She is fascinating isn’t she Brenda. She has it all.
I have loved Ms. Keaton since Annie Hall. She is a woman who has lived life on her on terms…with style, smarts and talent. And then there are the hats! I’ve always loved hats and women who are brave enough to celebrate the hat!
Great post, Cindy. Have loved Ms. Keaton and her style through every era!!!Thanks for keeping up this series with Elizabeth.
I love Diane’s style and it’s interesting to read her must haves. I think she is a great style standard for those of us over 50, not to mention over 60! Thank you for this post.
xo,
Karen
Love her and your post! She is such an original and has really made her style her own.
We just happened to see her movie with Morgan Freeman “5 Floors Up” on Netflix last night!
Love, love, love her!! So fun following her on Instagram too. Your style reminds me of her with your white shirts and cool necklaces. I love seeing someone her age living by her own rules and looking fab! Thank you Cindy for all your kind words and including me on this fun series. I feel so honored to do it as I have always loved it and you both are so chic. Adore you ! xoxo
I LOVE her style. Nice feature, Cindy. I follow her Pinterest boards and they are gorgeous. Also love her tomboy, mannish style. If I could pull that off I would do it!
Cindy…..
I looked up the word “Desisthetic” in dictionary.com and it doesn’t exist. What are you trying to say? Nice article but unfortunately a very unfavorable picture of Diana in her beret.
That is so funny Nancy I have been told the same for the same reasons. If this is my friend Nancy Powell you do look like her and are just as beautiful!
Hi Brenda
You must have mistakenly thought I misspelled the word aesthetic, which means the appreciation of beauty. I am sorry that you thought the picture of Diane in the beret is unflattering. I thought it was beautiful. I took it down I certainly would not want to post a picture that she might find unflattering.
I adore Dianes quirky style and free spirit. She’s a true original who appreciates free expression.
Why take down a photo of Diane you find beautiful?
I hate to point this out, but I’m pretty sure Diane is not reading your blog (or mine) so you should feel free to express yourself with the class and dignity I’ve come to expect from you.
As a fellow blogger, I’m well aware that the internet is full of people who feel justified to criticize us under their perceived radar of superiority and anonymity.
As publishers, we can choose to either let it roll off our backs, unpublish or block.
I suggest the later. Life’s too short to tolerate bully’s.
Xx
I’ve always enjoyed Diane Keaton. Her style and constant smile speaks of a playful personality. I only wish this interview was more in-depth.
I hadn’t realized she was an author. Which book would you recommend I read first?
Diane is so special – one-of-a-kind! I love that she actually showed her age-appropriate wrinkles. Bravo for love-your-age beauty! I’ll follow her on IG for inspiration. Thanks for your post. @sheilamerle1
Hi Sheila-Merle
I agree she is a natural beauty with such style and grace. Love her!
She is my doppelgänger. I have been told that I remind people of her because of my hairstyle, clothes and glasses. I could be so lucky!🙄. Probably the only thing we have in common is our hair color, length and proximity in age!🤗
That is so funny Nancy I have been told the same for the same reasons. If this is my friend Nancy Powell you do look like her and are just as beautiful!
I too have always admired Diane Keaton and loved your post. Love the houses she designs too. She is a multi talented woman. I don’t follow her Instagram page so I’ll go check that out now. Thanks for the tip. Have a great weekend!
Hi Celia
She has such a great sense of her own self and style. I so admire her.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Diane Keaton. She is one of a kind. I love her fashion as much as I love her books and homes.
I agree with all of the above. Love everything about her!
So multitalented and an inspiration to all of us over 60!!
She’s fabulous. I thought she said she was no longer working in films because her hair was so thin. If she’s earring a wig she look incredible. Truly one of a kind.
Hi Joanna
I could have gone on and on about her, sometimes people have a fit if I ramble on! I have her book House, and the House that Pinterest built, and I like them both. I also read let’s just say it wasn’t pretty, but I would like to go back and read it again. I have not read the others so I cannot speak to them. I am fascinated by her style. She has such great taste.
One of a kind just like someone else I admire!
OH YES!
WHO DOES NOT LOVE Diane Keaton!
DO WE KNOW HOW OLD SHE IS?
I recall Our friend DEBRA bumped into her in ATLANTA!Wonder if she recalls what SHE was wearing!Love the black and white on her.
XX