Myrna Loy - soft eyes, a rosebud mouth and that signature turned-up nose. She was relatively unknown when first cast in The Thin Man (despite her longtime experience in both silent pictures and "talkies") alongside William Powell in 1934. Within two years she was voted "Queen of the Movies" and became a household name and face. The success of the film brought a string of five sequels and her performance as the clever, capable Mrs. Charles earned her the nickname "The Perfect Wife".
Maybe she's not quite perfection, but it can't be denied that Myrna was beautiful, brilliantly comedic and always impeccably dressed. Above - She wears an ensemble that is typical of her Nora Charles character. Her dark coat features a mink collar and cuffs and is complimented by a velvet beret. To finish the outfit, a cascading lace "cravat" fills the neckline of the coat. Below - Myrna sports a more modern style in a heavily shoulder-padded, structured dress. Long, vertical darts add shaping and a zipper runs down the front for added practicality and style. The velvet pockets, collar and hat bring the perfect touch of elegance.
Images: Simply Classics
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