TV's favorite leading lady! As the world pays tribute to late actress Mary Tyler Moore, FEMAIL reveals how the star paved the way for fashion-loving women with her bold sense of style
- Mary Tyler Moore passed away yesterday at the age of 80
- The actress became a fashion icon as she paved the way for representing how real women look, dress and act
- To honor the trendsetter, FEMAIL highlights the five pieces you need re-create her signature look from The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Mary Tyler Moore passed away yesterday at the age of 80. The trailblazing actress became a fashion icon through her boundary-breaking TV roles.
She insisted that her character on The Dick Van Dyke Show be allowed to wear pants because 'women don't wear full-skirted dresses to vacuum in,' she told TV Guide back in 2004.
Her groundbreaking role in 1970 on The Mary Tyler Moore Show paved the way for independent woman to feel confident, sexy and powerful at work.
To play Mary Richards, Mary wanted a realistic working girl's wardrobe (often consisting of pieces viewers could go out and purchase) as she wanted to represent how real women looked and acted in the office.
To honor one of TV's favorite leading ladies, FEMAIL breaks down the five pieces you need to re-create Mary Richards' signature look.
1. BERETS
Iconic hat: In the opening credits of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, the actress famously throws her beret in the air while hitting the streets of Minneapolis, MN
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Chic berets: Left: Brooks Brothers beret, $51, brooksbrothers.com. Right: Sole Society, $13.48, solesociety.com
Stylish options: Left: Brixton beret, $48, nordstrom.com. Right: Eugenia Kim beret, $175, saksfifthave.com
2. SILK SCARVES
Stylish add on: The character Mary Richards added some flair to her outfits with an array of beautifully printed silk scarves
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Accessorize: Left: Versace scarf, $127.50, theoutnet.com. Right: Roberto Cavalli scarf, $119.20, theoutnet.com
Dress up your look: Left: Saint Laurent scarf, $345, net-a-porter.com. Right: Manipuri scarf, $180, intermixonline.com
3. WIDE LEG PANTS
She wears the pant: While Mary originally broke down barriers wearing slim cigarette pants on The Dick Van Dyke Show, the actress often sported trendy wide-leg trousers throughout her seven year run on The Mary Tyler Moore Show
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All black: Left: Cinq a Sept pants, $149, intermixonline.com. Right: Pixie Market pants, $124, pixiemarket.com
Power pants: Left: Stella McCartney pants, $575, net-a-porter.com. Right: Mango pants, $29.99, mango.com
4. TURTLENECKS
Polished pieces: Mary's wardrobe of turtlenecks and sleek suiting changed the way modern women dressed for the office in the '70s
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Traditional solids: Left: Uniqlo turtleneck, $9.90, uniqlo.com. Right: H&M turtleneck, $34.99, hm.com
Pretty prints: Left: Woolrich turtleneck, $151, farfetch.com. Right: Chloe turtleneck, $621, net-a-porter.com
5. PEACOATS
Classic item: While Mary's character wore a variety of fashionable coats throughout the show, a tailored peacoat was the one she reached for the most
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Classic colors: Left: Tomas Maier coat, $288, theoutnet.com. Right: Land's End coat, $139.99, landsend.com
Cool neutrals: Left: MICHAEL Michael Kors coat, $213, net-a-porter.com. Right: J. Crew coat, $149.99, jcrew.com
- Woolrich Turtleneck Jumper - Farfetch
- Manipuri Tassel Scarf: Red & Black | Shop IntermixOnline.com
- Stella McCartney | Jasmine wool-twill wide-leg pants | NET-A-PORTER.COM
- Day Dream printed silk scarf | Roberto Cavalli | US | THE OUTNET
- Brixton 'Audrey' Beret | Nordstrom
- Printed silk scarf | Versace | US | THE OUTNET
- Saint Laurent | Printed silk-twill scarf | NET-A-PORTER.COM
- Cinq à Sept Hera High-Waisted Pants | Shop IntermixOnline.com
- Black | Studded Beret | Free Shipping on Orders $50+
- Eugenia Kim - Hadley Fox Fur, Wool & Leather Beret - saks.com
- Sydney Black Snap Button Side Pants
- Mary Tyler Moore's Big Break - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com
- Ribbed Turtleneck Sweater | Beige/glittery | Ladies | H&M US
- Knit Wool Beret - Brooks Brothers
- WOMEN SUPIMA COTTON TURTLENECK LONG SLEEVE T | UNIQLO US
- Prince of wales trousers - Women | MANGO USA
- Chloé | Snow Capsule intarsia cashmere turtleneck sweater | NET-A-PORTER.COM
- Wool-blend peacoat | Tomas Maier | US | THE OUTNET
- Women's Relaxed Wool Peacoat from Lands' End
- MICHAEL Michael Kors | Double-breasted wool-blend peacoat | NET-A-PORTER.COM
- Majesty Peacoat : Women's Coats & Jackets | J.Crew
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