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Olivia Wilde's Style File - The Director's Most Effortlessly Cool Suits And 1970s-Inspired Dresses

We're Wilde about her style (sorry, we couldn't resist)

Katie OMalley
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Olivia Wilde has been a fashion icon at ELLE UK for some time, thanks to her love of 1970s-inspired boho dresses, Bella Freud suiting and the effortless way she can put a white T-shirt with just about everything.

With acting roles in the likes of Tron, Love The Coopers, The Change-Up and Rush, Wilde made her directorial debut with her 2019 film Booksmart, starring our fave on-screen best friend duo Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein, nabbing numerous awards and accolades and proving herself a cinematic heavyweight in Hollywood.

This year, she's filming her follow up to Booksmart, Don't Worry Darling, starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles and Chris Pine and we don't know what we're more excited for: the film or the red carpet looks Wilde will be sporting at its premieres.

Here is a look at Olivia Wilde's style and most famous and versatile looks:

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Olivia Wilde Attends 'Women Talking' Premiere in Los Angeles, November 2022

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Olivia Wilde made a statement in a Gabriela Hearst dress at the Women Talking premiere in Los Angeles. The long black silhouette included a sculptural asymmetric corset in gold, that wrapped around the top of the gown, complete with ruffled edges. Bell sleeves and a sheath skirt subtly continued the drama

Wilde styled the design with delicate gold earrings and platform heels.

As for her beauty choices, she went for glittery champagne eyeshadow, black winged eyeliner, and neutral lips. Her low ponytail lent an effortless undertone.

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Olivia WIlde attends the Hollywood Critics Awards, January 2020

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A custom-made Etro gold dress, decorated with floral patterns, and a green stone fitted inside a gold starburst necklace was the perfect look for the wintery weather.

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Olivia Wilde attends the Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch, January 2020

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Wilde decided to wear a black pinstripe suit and a black and white polka dot high-neck blouse for the blue carpet at the BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood.

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Olivia Wilde attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards, January 2020

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Our summer wardrobes are crying out for this Valentino plunge-neck midi dress, styled perfectly by Wilde with Messika High jewellery and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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Olivia Wilde attends The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 Women in Entertainment event, December 2019

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As a THR Power 100 guest editor, Wilde looked to mean business with her structured jumpsuit, accessorised with a pair of red heeled shoes and a cream-coloured clutch bag.

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Olivia Wilde attends the FP Gotham Awards, December 2019

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Wilde, who was nominated for the Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award at the awards show, wore an ethereal white gown with boho sleeves.

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Olivia Wilde attends the 23rd Annual Hollywood Film Awards, November 2019

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For the event, attended by the likes of Dakota Johnson and Sienna Miller, Wilde wore a white peplum-style Michael Kors dress with Jimmy Choo heels.

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Olivia Wilde attends the Hollywood Foreign PA and THR Celebration, November 2019

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The director went for an all white dreamy ensemble at the event in California, with a white V-neck lace-trimmed dress, white heels and a white clutch bag.

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Olivia Wilde attends the Patron of the Artists Awards, November 2019

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Wilde wore a full-length white dress with see-through mesh sleeve and waistband accents and lime-green cuffs and hem.

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Olivia Wilde attends the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, October 2019

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Can we take a moment to bow down to this Carolina Herrera blue and white printed button-up belted dress please?

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Olivia Wilde attends 2019 Women In Film Max Mara Face Of The Future, June 2019

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The actress decked herself out in a black Max Mara cape jacket, a white T-shirt and black heeled boots at the Chateau Marmont-located event in Los Angeles.

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Olivia Wilde attends the 2019 Maui Film Festival, June 2019

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Wilde went for a summery coral-coloured Chanel SS19
dress and a white Staud ‘Mini Shirley’ bag and Schutz ‘Marnie’ sandals for the festival.

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Olivia Wilde attends the goop Health Summit, May 2019

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Rubbing shoulders with Gwyneth Paltrow called for a checked Antonio Berardi suit with a white T-shirt for Wilde.

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Olivia Wilde attends a screening of 'Booksmart' in LA, May 2019

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The director looked stunning in a deep red bedazzled Dundas suit with a red button-up shirt at the premiere.

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Olivia Wilde attends the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, May 2019

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Not one to be outshone by the bright lights of Las Vegas, the actress/director wore a floor-length gold dress with a knee-high slit, teamed with a black belt and gold detailing.

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Olivia Wilde heads to Build Studio in NYC, May 2019

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Wilde wore a 1970s-inspired paisley dress with a fedora and boots for the NYC event.

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Olivia Wilde attends the San Francisco International Film Festival, April 2019

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We can't get enough of this Hermès Pre-Fall 2019 silk dress with tiger illustrations and the oh so perfect shirt collar.

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Olivia Wilde attends CinemaCon 2019, April 2019

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A floral Rachel Zoe pink and white suit teamed with a black shirt was the look du jour at the star-studded event.

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Olivia Wilde attends the CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards, April 2019

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The star changed out of her Rachel Zoe floral-print suit for a sequinned green Elie Saab suit and black heels for the event.

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Olivia Wilde attends the XSW Film Festival Portrait Studio, March 2019

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Posing alongside the stars of her directorial-debut film Booksmart (Billie Lourd, Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever), Wilde rocks a 1970s-inspired look consisting of a striped salmon-coloured dress with a thick black high-neck and a wide-rimmed hat.

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