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She Called It The Look of a Lady 👒✨ Audrey’s Skirt Is Now a Lesson
Inside Design Secrets: See why Diana Vreeland believed this look defined an era—and how you can sew it.
Marjorie Vaudreuil
May 06, 2025
There’s a reason people still talk about Audrey Hepburn’s skirt from Roman Holiday like it changed the course of fashion history.
Because it did.
It was simple: a full A-line skirt and a crisp white blouse.
But the impact? Colossal.
And if you’ve never heard Diana Vreeland wax poetic about it — you’re in for a treat.
(Yes, she’s long gone — but she speaks inside the newest lesson inside our upcoming Innovative Designer: Blender Module in Design Secrets.)
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If you're one of our many Sewing Pattern Secrets members who’s been enjoying the 150+ tested patterns and step-by-step tutorials, you might not have heard about our premium sewing course and community:
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In addition to 26 iconic designs, it’s where we teach:
Pattern adjustment and fine sewing skills
Fashion history that informs your design thinking
Construction breakdowns from iconic looks
Designer-inspired projects (Audrey, Marilyn, Gatsby—and more!)
This week, we’re teasing the release of our Roman Holiday lesson—a look at Edith Head’s design magic, Audrey’s influence, and how a single skirt became a symbol of freedom and femininity.
It’s part of the upcoming Blender Module, where we mix classic lines with modern applications.
To give you a taste of what’s inside, here’s a faux excerpt from the queen of fashion herself:
**“Audrey wore that skirt like a whisper.
The blouse? White. Rolled sleeves.
A collar that said, I’m royal, but I might kiss you in the street.
Roman Holiday didn’t just mark an era. It made an era.”**
— Diana Vreeland, as we imagine her in full glory
Whether you’ve already joined Design Secrets or are still just peeking from the sidelines…
This is your sign to go deeper than patterns — and sew like a designer.
Already a member?
Stay tuned: the Blender Module drops soon. You’ll find “The Look of a Lady” waiting for you inside.
Warmly,
Margie
Founder of Design Secrets & Sewing Pattern Secrets
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Margie Vaudreuil
Founder, Sewing Pattern Secrets LLC
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