Dec 18, 2019

All Hail Emma Thompson and Her Incredible Personal Style

by Isabel Mundigo-Moore

Loving and idolising the national treasure that is Dame Emma Thompson is by no means a unique experience. Nearly every one of us will think of her when we have a good cry thanks to her heartbreaking scene in Love Actually to the song "Both Sides, Now" by Joni Mitchell. She's the goddess who brought us the most stunning adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility and won an Oscar for the screenplay. There's simply no scene that she won't steal; she is everything. This year, she co-wrote (with her husband, Greg Wise) Last Christmas, a film featuring the music of Wham!—what's more to love?

Emma Thompson Style: presenting at the Golden Globes in 2014

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Well actually, there's so much more to love. Off-screen, she's also a dream. We will never forget when she presented at the Golden Globes, barefoot and holding a martini. Whether she's attending a West End show wearing a pair of dungarees or out with her daughter, Gaia, she always seems to be having the best time. She's palpably thrilled in every off-screen photo she's papped in, and she goes to red carpets and poses like she's actually having the best time.

Emma Thompson Style: on the red carpet with Hayley Atwell

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And she has been for years, including at the premiere of Love Actually (below) with a very serious Hugh Grant and very young Keira Knightley.

Emma Thompson Style: Love Actually Premiere with Hugh Grant and Keira Knightley

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Her excitement and genuine joie de vivre translates to her original and entirely chic personal style. From tailored suiting in bright hues to beige looks and co-ordinated separates with bold shoes, we've come to truly love every outfit Dame Emma Thompson wears. Be it while she's out protesting in defence of the environment or on the red carpets of her films, she always brings a sense of excitement to her looks that we truly admire. What we love about her most is the fact that you can tell that when she's getting dressed, she's actually having a good time.

Keep scrolling to see some of our favourite Dame Emma Thompson outfits.

Emma Thompson Style: on the red carpet in a red suit

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Style Notes: One of her early, now signature, monochrome looks from 2016 featured head-to-toe red with nude mules.

Emma Thompson Style: Polka dot top and silk trousers

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Style Notes: A pattern clash in all the best ways, mixing polka dots with a checkerboard coat with metallic flats.

Emma Thompson Style: Green suit and trainers to receive OBE

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Style Notes: Iconic! Thompson received her OBE in a green suit and Stan Smith trainers.

Emma Thompson Style: Striped pinsuit and Stella McCartney star platform shoes

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Style Notes: Suits and jazzy shoes are among her signature looks, especially these Stella McCartney platforms.

Emma Thompson Style: Purple outfit idea at Last Christmas premiere

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Style Notes: At the London premiere of her film Last Christmas, Thompson walked up in a purple dream that echoed George Michael's look.

Emma Thompson Style: black peacoat and trainers

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Style Notes: Her casual style is dreamy too. We love her classic peacoat, jeans and trainers topped with clear frames and a basket bag.

Emma Thompson Style: Red tracksuit and trainers

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Style Notes: Evolving her all-red look from 2016, this is one of our faves. The relaxed fit of her co-ord paired with the white trainers is so chic. Just amazing.

Emma Thompson Style: with Mindy Kaling in silk top and blue trousers

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Style Notes: Posing with her Late Night co-star, Mindy Kaling, she paired a print silk top with gorgeous blue wide-leg trousers.

Emma Thompson Style: Printed jumper and trousers

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Style Notes: This jumper is so excellent. We love how she's styled it with tailored trousers and, you guessed it, excellent trainers.

Emma Thompson Style: Trench coat and trainers

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Style Notes: Excuse us, but is this coat not perfect? Fitted like a dream with a contrasting lapel and an excellent orange-and-cream scarf to finish.