These Are the 4 Most Stylish Women Ever (IMO), so I Copied Their Outfits

I recently asked my friends what four famous figures they’d choose to be on their personal Mount Rushmore and the results were not all that surprising. Their choices were so consistent with who they are as people that the exercise felt like a personality recipe that when followed, would *ding* and pop my friend out of the toaster. 

When it was my turn to answer the question, I was shocked at how much my top inspirations included aesthetic considerations—each of my four had a distinct personal style. After questioning my vanity for a good two minutes, I now rest assured that this isn't a coincidence and is actually borne from true alignment where purpose and values align in every sense, even stylistically. This, my friends, is the pinnacle of success. 

I’m here today to share my fashion Mount Rushmore with you all and, of course, re-create some of their best looks. The four women below not only look good, but they each also follow a consistent process that ensures every look feels like them. While I like to think my personal style stems from my own unique process, these women constantly inspire me and introduce new ways of looking at things. Keep scrolling to see who I’ve chosen along with some amazing pieces I’m certain they would wear today. Who’s on your fashion Mount Rushmore?

Rihanna

Everybody loves RiRi. Where many celebrities today have stylists and creative directors guiding their image decisions, we can all tell that Rihanna is the one driving the boat. She has the sauce and there is no denying it. I love that she is always trying new things and mixing different inspirations to create something that is uniquely her. Take for example the below outfit which places streetwear inspirations alongside Chanel and pearls. Chef's kiss.

I went with a bikini top and fur coat because why not? The combination of the two feels very much "I do what I want" aka very Rihanna. 

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Princess Diana

As a kid, I always looked up to Princess Diana's impeccable and classic style. Her ability to push the bounds of her role in the royal family and fashion both make her an icon for the ages. She's pictured below for the first time after her husband publically admitted to adultery wearing a little black number now referred to as the "revenge dress." Again, the story matches the vibes matches the outfit—it's all about alignment.

This dress by Nana Jacqueline is equal parts refined and equal parts sexy. A string of pearls and rhinestones wraps around the waist showing the perfect amount of skin and leaves the rest to the imagination.

I paired the modern-day equivalent of the Revenge Dress with rhinestone earrings from Nana Jacqueline that form the shape of a heart. 

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Solange

Solange has meticulously curated her stylistic presence to match the vibes of her musical projects, which has really pushed the message even further. She tends to go for more avant-garde designers and silhouettes that help us reimagine the future without bounds. It's rare to see mainstream artists approach fashion so fearlessly and bring to the forefront ideas that usually don't make it into the spotlight. 

This hoodie dress by Armande is so sick that I knew I had to try it on for the Solange look. It's made from 100% silk that feels so nice against the body and drapes beautifully. I paired it with a cowboy hat and boots because we all know Solange doesn't play about where she's from (Houston, Texas). That's actually one of the things I appreciate about her most—she is true to the culture that makes her who she is today.

This Solange look also features pieces from Armande's Demystified collection, which is purposefully all black to showcase the depth of blackness and allows us to focus on the details. I am wearing the satin organza trousers and the mesh gloves, both of which give an enviable air of self-assuredness. I love how these pieces are understated yet eye-catching, and I feel like Solange would appreciate them too.

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Paloma Elsesser

The newest kid on my Mount Rushmore block is none other than fashion's favorite girl, Paloma Elsesser. When I tell you I love every single thing she wears, I'm not exaggerating. Similar to Rih, she is constantly reevaluating what styles work well together, taps into trends without looking overly trendy, and oozes with cool-girl confidence while doing it. I'm excited to see how her style evolves over the years and will undoubtedly be paying attention to the playbook she's creating.

As you can see, this look can be re-created in a million different ways, and that's a key lesson in personal style. I've found that all the most stylish women know the silhouettes that look good on them. Another variation of this look that Paloma always gravitates to is the small-top–and–baggy-pants look. 

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