When you think of Princess Grace of Monaco, glamorous evening gowns likely come to mind before practical winterwear. Yet, her love for ski getaways in the Swiss Alps and city breaks across Europe meant her wardrobe was filled with stylish outerwear.
From soft knits layered beneath classic tweeds to robust coats designed for freezing temperatures, Grace Kelly's looks offer endless inspiration for your autumn and winter wardrobe. The foundation of her winter elegance? The coat. Whether it was an ankle-length masterpiece styled with polished accessories or a striped pea coat paired with practical snow boots, her ensembles were always effortlessly chic.
Here’s a deep dive into some of Princess Grace’s most iconic cold-weather fashion moments.
1. 1954
Ed Clark
During a pause from filming The Country Girl, Kelly wore a wool skirt paired with a cardigan and a pussy-bow blouse—simple yet refined.
2. 1955
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Kelly demonstrated immaculate layering in Cannes, wearing a tailored coat and a chic skirt suit while flipping through a newspaper with her then-boyfriend, Jean-Pierre Aumont.
3. 1956
Howard Sochurek
For her engagement to Prince Rainier in Philadelphia, the 26-year-old star donned a lemon-yellow shirt dress layered beneath a collared coat. She carried the Hermès Sac à Dépêches, which would later be renamed the Kelly bag in her honor in 1977.
4. 1956
Jack Albin
To brave the chill at the 1956 Academy Awards, Kelly paired her Helen Rose gown with a silky wrap and a sophisticated pair of white gloves.
5. 1956
Allan Grant
Kelly boarded a flight to Monaco in a quintessentially ’50s swing coat with a delicate collar, accessorizing with a structured boxy handbag.
6. 1956
Darlene Hammond
Before filming High Society, Kelly addressed the press in Los Angeles wearing a car coat with velvet trim, perfectly matched to her black pillbox hat.
7. 1956
Allan Grant
Before her royal wedding, Kelly stepped out in Hollywood wearing a tartan skirt suit, accessorized with an Hermès bag.
8. 1957
Umberto Cicconi
While dining at Osteria dell’Orso with her husband in Rome, Grace chose an elegant satin dress coat for the occasion.
9. 1959
Lee Lockwood
Walking through New York with her mother, Margaret Kelly, the actress wore a swing-style coat featuring lapel detailing and a matching hat.
10. 1969
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Grace embraced boldness in a striped pea coat paired with slim-fit trousers, knee-high boots, and statement sunglasses.
11. 1973
Tony Kent
During a family outing with her husband and children, Kelly layered tartan trousers with a double-breasted leather jacket and a printed headscarf.
12. 1975
William KAREL
In the mid-1970s, Kelly elevated a white polo neck with oversized sunglasses, proving they’re a year-round accessory.
13. 1978
George Rose
For a portrait in California, the princess styled a structured tweed suit with a printed cravat tucked into a cardigan and completed the look with a turtle motif belt.
14. 1979
Anwar Hussein
At a poetry reading in Edinburgh, Kelly wore a navy and white printed jacket accessorized with her iconic Dior sunglasses and a red headscarf.
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