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Wallis Simpson Life in Fashion

Wallis Simpson: A Life in Style

We look back at her greatest fashion moments

Wallis Simpson may have made headlines as the married American who charmed King Edward VIII (a relationship that eventually caused him to abdicate), but she also gained a reputation for her sense of style. With an incredible couture collection and a penchant for wearing the most current fashions of the time - from flapper dresses and pearls in her youth to wasp-waisted ballgowns and mod shift dresses in her later life - Wallis's wardrobe continues to fascinate. Twenty-five years after her death, we remember some of her most stylish outfits.

Wallis Simpson, 1927

A long buttoned skirt teamed with a ruffled… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1927

A long buttoned skirt teamed with a ruffled collar shirt, belted sweater and sun hat.

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Wallis Simpson, 1927

A typically twenties outfit - a brocade and… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1927

A typically twenties outfit - a brocade and metallic sequinned flapper dress and a long string of pearls.

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Wallis Simpson, 1930s

Relaxing by a lake in a long white dress and a… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1930s

Relaxing by a lake in a long white dress and a beaded necklace.

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Wallis Simpson, 1930s

Wallis poses for a portrait in a sequinned… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1930s

Wallis poses for a portrait in a sequinned striped jacket and a jewelled hair accessory.

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Wallis Simpson, 1930s

Wallis covers up a floor-length satin dress with… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1930s

Wallis covers up a floor-length satin dress with a fringed high-necked bolero jacket to pose with the then Prince Edward.

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Wallis Simpson, 1930s

Dressing up for a formal occassion in a black… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1930s

Dressing up for a formal occassion in a black skirt suit, jewelled brooch and a bow fascinator with a netted veil.

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Wallis Simpson, mid-1930s

Looking thoroughly modern in a long evening… More details
Wallis Simpson, mid-1930s

Looking thoroughly modern in a long evening skirt, puff-sleeved v-neck top in printed chiffon and a beaded necklace.

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Wallis Simpson, 1936

In a puff-sleeved floral teadress. See Elizabeth… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1936

In a puff-sleeved floral teadress.

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Wallis Simpson, 1937

Wallis wore a simple, floor length gown by… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1937

Wallis wore a simple, floor length gown by Mainbocher for her wedding to Edward at the Chateau de Conde in France. The dress was notably not white, but a light blue, which the label came to call 'Wallis Blue'.

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Wallis Simpson, 1937

On a night out with her new husband in Paris,… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1937

On a night out with her new husband in Paris, Wallis wore a long sequinned dress and a striped shawl.

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Wallis Simpson, 1939

At home (the Villa La Croe in Cap D'Antibes in… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1939

At home (the Villa La Croe in Cap D'Antibes in France) with Edward, where they spent the New Year.

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Wallis Simpson, 1940

A chic white blazer and oversized clutch for a… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1940

A chic white blazer and oversized clutch for a holiday in Bermuda.

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Wallis Simpson, 1946

Wearing a checked skirt suit at Ednam Lodge,… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1946

Wearing a checked skirt suit at Ednam Lodge, Sunningdale.

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Wallis Simpson, 1949

Wallis wore a belted coat with a full skirt on a… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1949

Wallis wore a belted coat with a full skirt on a shopping trip in Florence.

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Wallis Simpson, 1950

Chic capri pants, espadrilles and a breton top… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1950

Chic capri pants, espadrilles and a breton top for a warm Spring day.

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Wallis Simpson, late 1950s

Another stylish evening outfit - a leaf-print… More details
Wallis Simpson, late 1950s

Another stylish evening outfit - a leaf-print dress with pearls, beaded earrings and a short jacket.

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Wallis Simpson, 1960s

At a party in Paris with friend Elizabeth Taylor,… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1960s

At a party in Paris with friend Elizabeth Taylor, Wallis wore a short-sleeved sixties style shift with a jewelled waistband, and a beehive haistyle.

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Wallis Simpson, late 1960s

Wearing a scalloped edge evening dress with… More details
Wallis Simpson, late 1960s

Wearing a scalloped edge evening dress with eyelet embroidery, a bow-tie waist, matching shawl and beaded necklace.

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Wallis Simpson, 1966

A lemon yellow sixties shift with a jewelled… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1966

A lemon yellow sixties shift with a jewelled brooch and black pumps.

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Wallis Simpson, 1975

Wallis wrapped up in a thick fur coat to walk the… More details
Wallis Simpson, 1975

Wallis wrapped up in a thick fur coat to walk the dog, along with black ankle boots and white gloves.

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