With the untimely passing of Diane Keaton on October 11th at the age of 79, we lost a legend of stage, screen, and style.
A timeless fashion icon, the late Oscar winner was unapologetically himself, with a penchant for men’s wear staples: belted waists, brimmed hats, turtlenecks, chunky ankle boots, and a strict black-and-white color palette.
Meryl Streep honored Keaton with the 2017 American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award, calling her friend “probably the most hidden figure in the history of clothing” but “transparent” when it comes to her character and acting.
Keaton never hired a stylist and approached everything from walking her dog in Brentwood, California to red carpets at awards shows from the same fashion perspective.
As the star of “Annie Hall,” Keaton showed off her timeless style. alamy stock photo
The actress was one of the few whose personal style was able to influence her on-screen persona. And that’s not surprising considering Woody Allen asked her to wear an “Annie Hall” costume.
From styling borrowed from the boys in Hall, to Erica Barry’s turtlenecks in Something’s Gotta Give to Sybil Stone’s belted full skirts in The Family Stone, Keaton and her characters’ closets have been transformed into one.
It’s impossible to sum up the legend’s iconic style in one slideshow, but scroll below to see some of Diane Keaton’s most beloved looks.
1970: Long before there was a movie called “Annie Hall,” there was an original Annie Hall. Keaton, seen here with then-boyfriend Woody Allen, wears a button-up shirt, jeans, and a dark jacket, just like her character. Ron Galella Collection (Getty Images)
1974: Keaton’s role as Kay Adams in The Godfather: Part II began her long love affair with turtlenecks. Corbis via Getty Images
1974: Another stylistic similarity between Adams and Keaton? I like wide-brimmed hats, bowler hats, raffia hats, and wool hats. alamy stock photo
1976: Keaton attended the Academy Awards wearing Annie Hall’s signature white suit, paired with a striped button-up and polka-dot tie. Getty Images
1977: Allen famously asked Keaton to style Annie Hall, resulting in a character that felt very Keaton-like. Bettman Archive
1978: Keaton wins an Oscar for her role in Annie Hall, wearing a midi skirt, button-up shirt, and blazer. This look will continue to be seen regularly on the star. Disney general entertainment content from Getty Images
1985: Keaton loved layering turtlenecks with sweaters and blazers, but he also enjoyed a necklace moment with multiple strands of pearls of various sizes, as seen here. Ron Galella Collection (Getty Images)
1997: Keaton nods to his final “First Wives Club” look at the Academy Awards the following year, opting for a double-breasted white pantsuit with matching boots and gloves. Getty Images
2000: In what would soon become her signature look, Keaton wore a full black and white gingham skirt, white button-up shirt, and wide black belt on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” adding her signature gloves, boots, and even tinted glasses. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal (via Getty Images)
2014: On “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Keaton paired his favorite accessories with a classic tuxedo, plaid tie, wide belt, and bowler hat. Theo Wargo/NBC
2017: The American Film Institute presents Keaton with its Lifetime Achievement Award, and to her acclaim among friends, she chooses a black turtleneck and all-black skirt, over which she wears a contrasting white coat and her favorite wide-waist belt. She added a little flair with a black hat and chunky heeled boots. Getty Images
2018: Keaton’s children, daughter Dexter and son Duke, took after her fashion leader and wore black and white to match their mother’s plaid skirt, black turtleneck, white jacket, and combat boots at the premiere of Keaton’s film The Book Club. film magic
2019: Opting for a plaid pantsuit, Keaton slipped into her signature black turtleneck and layered it with a myriad of silver cross pendants. film magic
2019: Keaton spent most (and some) of the year documenting his daily outfits. Here, she wears head-to-toe white by Ralph Lauren. Diane Keaton/Instagram
2019: Keaton used captions, always in all caps, to reflect on her wardrobe choices and give a peek inside her lightning-quick brain. Of the ensemble, she wrote, “This looks like she’s wearing a tent. Or is it cones? It’s the shoes that stand out. They’re special.” Diane Keaton/Instagram
2019: Stripped down, but still her signature style. Here, Keaton wears wide-leg jeans and a classic black turtleneck, complete with a grommet belt, sunglasses, and a bowler hat. Of her jeans, she writes, “I’ve never received more compliments on something I’ve worn in my life.” Diane Keaton/Instagram
2020: She hid her face behind one of her many hats as she ushered in the New Year in style. From the polka-dot skirt to the black turtleneck to the chunky boots, this style is everything Keaton loved. Diane Keaton/Instagram
2022: Keaton, a longtime fan of Ralph Lauren, attended the brand’s spring 2023 show wearing high-waisted pants, a high-necked shirt, and a matching long coat. Getty Images
2022: In all black, Keaton shines in a full skirt and turtleneck, cinched at the waist with a belt and finished with a hat. Getty Images
2023: At the Ralph Lauren Spring 2024 show in New York, Keaton wore a plaid coat over a turtleneck, revealing gray pinstripe pants underneath. GC images
2024: In one of the star’s final photos, Keaton smiles at paparazzi in Brentwood in an all-black menswear look that embodies her unique personal style. GC images
