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Ruffles and Curls

rita hayworth smiles at the camera while applying perfume to her neck, she wears a ruffled dress
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Hayworth sported voluminous curls and a statement-making ruffled dress while posing with a perfume bottle in the early 1940s.

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A Shimmering Shot

rita hayworth looks off into the distance with a sad face, she wears a shimmery long sleeve dress and sits on a cheetah print armchair
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The actor held a pensive pose in a shimmery, long-sleeved gown with a plunging neckline.

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Work of Art

rita hayworth stands and looks directly at the camera, she wears a floor length skirt, light colored blouse and floor length cape
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Here, the Hollywood star pulled out all the stops in a structural floor-length cape and high-waisted skirt with a crisp collared top.

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A Sultry Smoke Session

rita hayworth smokes a cigarette and stands in a dark strapless dress, she holds a fur jacket by her leg
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Hayworth looked oh-so-mysterious dressed in a strapless black gown while smoking a cigarette in a publicity portrait.

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Sequined Snowflakes

rita hayworth wears a yellow gown and veil
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The actor wore a show-stopping marigold-colored chiffon dress with a matching veil for a portrait session in the 1940s. The striking two-piece set featured embroidered sequins in the shape of snowflakes.

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Flashing a Smile

rita hayworth sits and smiles into the distance, she wears a red velvet dress with fur trim
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Hayworth flashed a smile ear-to-ear while wearing a gorgeous velvet long-sleeved dress with a fluffy white fur stole.

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Stylish on the Slopes

rita hayworth smiles and looks left of the camera, she wears a tan fleece jacket, orange scarf, and blue plaid hat and holds two wooden skis
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She even looked chic while skiing. The actor is pictured here wearing a cozy plaid hat, royal blue earmuffs, and a fluffy tan coat. Even better? Her lipstick matches perfectly with her bright red scarf.

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Dancing Queen

rita hayworth poses for a photo with one leg kicked slightly in the air, she holds her arms out and smiles, she wears a yellow long sleeve blouse, bright blue pants, and copper heels
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Hayworth held a pose like a dancing queen in a neon yellow top tucked into a pair of purplish-blue harem pants. Her strappy gold heels sealed the deal.

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An Orange Dream

rita hayworth sits in a silver armchair and smiles at the camera, she wears an orange dress with white lace trim on the sleeves and bust
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It’s no surprise that even Hayworth’s pajamas were fashionable. The star lounged in a burnt orange embroidered nightgown with a lace-embroidered neckline while sitting for a photo in the 1940s. The outfit popped perfectly against the beige chair and turquoise drapes.

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Evening Attire

ed judson and rita hayworth sit at a restaurant table, he wears a suit, she wears a dress with a floral embroidered pattern and at hat, they hold hands and she smiles at him
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The star wore a wide-brimmed hat with a lovely floral-printed top while getting a bite out to eat with her first husband, Ed Judson. We can only assume her lipstick matches her long nails to tie the look together.

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A Moment for Mesh

rita hayworth wears a geometric patterned hat and a light colored blouse
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Speaking of hats, the Hollywood actor donned an oversized straw hat covered with brown cord mesh in a publicity portrait for her movie Affectionately Yours. Oscar Award-winning costume designer Orly-Kelly created the looks for the film.

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With Marlene Dietrich

rita hayworth and marlene dietrich walk together, both wear fur jackets on their shoulders, hats, skirt suits and high heels
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Hayworth stepped out in style with actor Marlene Dietrich while returning to Hollywood after a work visit to New York. The two wore skirt suits, open-toed sandals, and fur coats over their shoulders while walking into the airport.

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With Orson Welles

orson welles and rita hayworth sit next to each other and look to the right, he wears a dark pinstriped suit jacket with a collared shirt, tie, and gray suit pants, she wears all black with a striped collar visible under her jacket
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The actor looked cool and casual in a loose-fitting pantsuit and a swept-up hairdo while sitting with Orson Welles in the early ’40s. The two were married for four years.

14

My Gal Sal

rita hayworth sits on a cushioned stool and looks at the camera, she wears a strapless glittery gown with a necklace and dangling earrings
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Hayworth’s 1942 film My Gal Sal had no shortage of amazing, eye-catching costumes. She’s pictured here wearing one of the looks from the flick: a dazzling white sequined gown with a diamond choker and a regal updo.

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Spidery Sequins

rita hayworth stands next to a piece of furniture that she holds with one hand, her other hand is on her hip, she wears a sequined outfit with a spider design on the front
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Hayworth played a glamorous singer named Sally Elliott in My Gal Sal. She’s pictured here wearing yet another intricately-designed ensemble from the movie: a spectacular spider-themed sequined gown with a high neckline and open front.

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Fantastic Feathered Fits

rita hayworth smiles at the camera, she wears a feathery top with bejeweled straps and a large matching hat as well as a necklace and earrings
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My Gal Sal’s costumes, including this fabulous ostrich feather-trimmed one, were designed by Gwen Wakeling. Wakeling was a celebrated costume designer who worked on over 140 films.

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More is More

rita hayworth poses with one hand on her hip, she wears a sequin gown with a large feather trim, a matching hat and white gloves
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My Gal Sal really kept the looks coming. The renowned actor is pictured here wearing an off-the-shoulder look with elbow-length opera gloves and an elaborate feathered headpiece.

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Baby Blue

rita hayworth smiles as she looks over her shoulder, her arms are crossed and rest on a chair back, she wears a blue sweater and a blue hair ribbon
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Hayworth was photographed on the set of William A. Seiter’s musical romance You Were Never Lovelier in a pale blue sweater accessorized with a matching satin hair bow.

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Lace and Chiffon

rita hayworth sits in a chair and looks over her shoulder at the camera, she wears a blush floor length dress with flower appliques
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Another look from You Were Never Lovelier was this dazzling lace-embroidered gown with a cascading chiffon hem.

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With Gene Kelly

rita hayworth stands next to gene kelly who wraps one arm around her waist and kisses her cheek, she wears a ball gown, he wears slacks, a white collared shirt, and a dark sleeveless sweater vest
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Hayworth starred opposite Gene Kelly in the early ’40s musical romance Cover Girl. The star is seen here wearing a ruffled taffeta gown with a tiered hem and a large rosette brooch.

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Brittany is a freelance writer based in her hometown of New York City. She writes about everything from fashion and beauty to food and wellness. When she's not writing, she can often be found at her local library, playing with her cats, or exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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