Yes, Good Brows Are More Important in Winter—and Here’s Why

Yes, Your Brows Are More Important in Winter—Here’s Why Inline

<h1 class="title">Sophia Loren in <em>Rome</em>, 1964</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Sophia Loren in Rome, 1964

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<h1 class="title">Elizabeth Taylor in <em>The V.I.P.s</em>, 1963</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Everett Collection</cite>

Elizabeth Taylor in The V.I.P.s, 1963

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<h1 class="title">Audrey Hepburn in <em>Charade</em>, 1963</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Audrey Hepburn in Charade, 1963

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<h1 class="title">Julie Christie in <em>Doctor Zhivago</em>, 1965</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Everett Collection</cite>

Julie Christie in Doctor Zhivago, 1965

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<h1 class="title">Ali MacGraw on the set of <em>Love Story</em>, 1970</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Ali MacGraw on the set of Love Story, 1970

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<h1 class="title">Françoise Hardy in Milan, 1960s</h1> <cite class="credit">Photo: Getty Images</cite>

Françoise Hardy in Milan, 1960s

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It’s a well-established fact that strong brows are a mandatory beauty staple, but this season a thoughtfully conceived set of arches feels more important than ever. After all, when temperatures dip, skin loses its glow, and hair is slicked back under a hat, a statement brow is key to bringing structure and charm to a wan winter face.

Just consider the iconic screen sirens who know a thing or two about finding their best angles in even the most frigid of temperatures: There are Sophia Loren’s angular arches peeking out from beneath a billowing hood and Audrey Hepburn’s famous brows, cheekily matched to her furry black cap.

The look calls for a touch of drama, and whether that means a sharp contrast à la Elizabeth Taylor’s dark set or Julie Christie’s cool play on tone-on-tone blonde, there’s an impactful style for everyone. Here, a look back at a few iconic bombshells who will make you want to break out the brow powder and bundle up in your warmest coat.

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