These Old Hollywood Photos Will Inspire Your Long-Weekend Wardrobe

Julia Brucculieri

Labor Day, aka the unofficial end of summer, is just around the corner. That means you’ve got a small window of opportunity to wear your favorite warm-weather outfits before we move into fall.

When it comes to dressing for the last long weekend of summer, comfort is key. But that doesn’t mean you have to resort solely to sweatpants (though we do appreciate those, too). We suggest taking a little inspiration from the women of Old Hollywood, who really knew a thing or two about matching separates, great bathing suits, stylish sundresses and high-waisted shorts.

Below, check out some of our favorite vintage Hollywood style moments ― perfect for your weekend getaway or just a day in the backyard. These ensembles would be right at home on the racks at Reformation or online at the likes of ModCloth and Everlane:

Ingrid Bergman with daughter Pia Lindstrom

The mother-daughter duo in Capri, Italy, sometime in the 1950s.
The mother-daughter duo in Capri, Italy, sometime in the 1950s.

Lucille Ball

An undated photo of the "I Love Lucy" star at her home in the San Fernando Valley.  
An undated photo of the "I Love Lucy" star at her home in the San Fernando Valley.  

Sophia Loren

Loren's sleeveless dress and wide-brimmed hat are perfect for a long weekend date night, or even just a walk in the park. Here, she's seen in 1955.
Loren's sleeveless dress and wide-brimmed hat are perfect for a long weekend date night, or even just a walk in the park. Here, she's seen in 1955.

Lauren Baccall

An undated photo of Bacall wearing a strapless top and white shorts. 
An undated photo of Bacall wearing a strapless top and white shorts. 

Gene Tierney

Tierney effortlessly rocking a a crop top and high-waisted bottoms in an undated photo.  
Tierney effortlessly rocking a a crop top and high-waisted bottoms in an undated photo.  

Audrey Hepburn

A photo of the "Sabrina" star posing on a boat in 1954. 
A photo of the "Sabrina" star posing on a boat in 1954. 

Barbara Stanwyck

Stanwyck in a pink and white two-piece beach outfit sometime in 1945. 
Stanwyck in a pink and white two-piece beach outfit sometime in 1945. 

Marilyn Monroe

Monroe's crop top and shorts ensemble in this undated photo is quintessentially summer. 
Monroe's crop top and shorts ensemble in this undated photo is quintessentially summer. 

Marpessa Dawn

Dawn wearing a sundress in London in 1960. 
Dawn wearing a sundress in London in 1960. 

Judy Garland

Garland is wearing a short skirt and blouse on the diving board of an outdoor swimming pool in this undated photo.
Garland is wearing a short skirt and blouse on the diving board of an outdoor swimming pool in this undated photo.

Ginger Rogers

Rogers rocking a striped crop top in an undated photo. 
Rogers rocking a striped crop top in an undated photo. 

Grace Kelly

An undated photo of Grace Kelly wearing shorts, flats and a twinset. 
An undated photo of Grace Kelly wearing shorts, flats and a twinset. 

Jean Harlow

A photo of Harlow posing by the pool in 1934.
A photo of Harlow posing by the pool in 1934.

Rita Hayworth

Hayworth's pleated shorts and button-up are the epitome of summer chic. Here, she was photographed in 1941. 
Hayworth's pleated shorts and button-up are the epitome of summer chic. Here, she was photographed in 1941. 

Marilyn Monroe

Off-the-shoulder tops are still going strong. Here, Monroe is wearing one on the set of the 1954 movie "River of No Return." 
Off-the-shoulder tops are still going strong. Here, Monroe is wearing one on the set of the 1954 movie "River of No Return." 

Carole Lombard

We can't get enough of Lombard's white swimsuit and floppy hat. Here, she's seen in an undated photograph.
We can't get enough of Lombard's white swimsuit and floppy hat. Here, she's seen in an undated photograph.

Jane Russell

Russell frolicking in the water wearing a romper-like ensemble sometime in 1940. 
Russell frolicking in the water wearing a romper-like ensemble sometime in 1940. 

Dorothy Dandridge

Dandridge at home in California in 1954.
Dandridge at home in California in 1954.

Ava Gardner

Gardner's henley-style shirt looks comfortable, while her shorts add a touch of polish, in an undated image.
Gardner's henley-style shirt looks comfortable, while her shorts add a touch of polish, in an undated image.

Hedy Lamar

The actress soaking up some sunshine sometime in 1940. 
The actress soaking up some sunshine sometime in 1940. 

Joan Fontaine

An undated photo of Fontaine laughing while wearing a gingham shirt.
An undated photo of Fontaine laughing while wearing a gingham shirt.

Lana Turner

Turner standing in a pose by a swimming pool wearing an all-white outfit in 1940.
Turner standing in a pose by a swimming pool wearing an all-white outfit in 1940.

Natalie Wood

Wood possing for a portrait at home in Los Angeles in an undated photo.
Wood possing for a portrait at home in Los Angeles in an undated photo.

Rita Moreno

Moreno as Irene in "The Chinese Game," in 1956.
Moreno as Irene in "The Chinese Game," in 1956.

Debbie Reynolds

Reynolds playing baseball in 1960. 
Reynolds playing baseball in 1960. 

Donna Reed

Reed hoisting up her skirt in an undated image as she crosses Saratoga Creek, a fishing spot in Santa Clara County, California. 
Reed hoisting up her skirt in an undated image as she crosses Saratoga Creek, a fishing spot in Santa Clara County, California. 

Veronica Lake

A 1940 photo of Lake posing on a bench, wearing matching separates. 
A 1940 photo of Lake posing on a bench, wearing matching separates. 

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Judy Garland, late 1930s

Gene Tierney, 1940

Rita Hayworth, 1945

Doris Day, 1949

Gene Tierney, in the 1950s

Elizabeth Taylor, 1950s

Marilyn Monroe, 1952

Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, 1953

Rita Moreno, 1954

Grace Kelly, 1954

Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Laraine Day, 1954

Audrey Hepburn, 1955

Sophia Loren, 1958

Marpessa Dawn, 1960

Leslie Caron, 1961

Audrey Hepburn, date unknown

Bette Davis, date unknown

Joan Crawford, date unknown

Gene Tierney, date unknown

Rhonda Fleming, date unknown

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