5 fashion tips from powerful women

As the Women Fashion Power exhibition opens at the Design Museum in London, we look at the celebrity styles that have inspired us, from Vivienne Westwood to Princess Diana.

By Penny TraversPublished: 27 October 2014

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Princess Diana

There's no denying the impact Princess Diana had on fashion. Prince William's mother embraced her tall frame and knew how to wear flattering clothes with style - something Kate Middleton excels at.

It's always good knowing what shops to go to for your body shape, be it petite, tall or curvy.

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Dame Vivienne Westwood

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The fashion designer has taught us to be afraid of neither: bold outfits nor what people might think. Being happy in your own skin is all that matters.

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Twiggy

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Good Houskeeping favourite Twiggy was at the forefront of power dressing. She embraced chic suits, proving that you could be a little masculine and feminine at the same time.

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Livia Firth

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Wearing nice clothes doesn't mean letting go of your personal beliefs. Colin Firth's wife makes a point of only wearing ethical fashion, and always looks gorgeous doing so.

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Coco Chanel

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The French fashion designer changed the way women dressed forever by bannong corsets in favour of more comfortable, yet stylish clothing. Something we can all get on board with.

Women Fashion Power opens at the Design Museum in London on Wednesday 29 October, tickets cost £12.40.

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