Doris Day: The Hollywood legend's best fashion moments on and off screen

The American actor became known for her seriously stylish wardrobe 

Sarah Jones
Monday 13 May 2019 16:53 BST
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Doris Day in 1973
Doris Day in 1973 (Rex)

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American actor Doris Day has died at the age of 97.

The Hollywood legend was best known for her work in the 1950s and 1960s, with leading roles in a string of musical and romantic comedies such as Calamity Jane and Pillow Talk.

The actor also had a successful singing career that included the 1956 hit "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" and was also a passionate animal activist.

But, aside from her acting and singing, it was Day’s stylish wardrobe that cemented her status as one of the biggest female stars of her time.

From on-screen looks that portrayed her as the perfect girl next door to intimate portraits taken at home and paparazzi snaps shot at glamorous events, click through our gallery below to see some of the American actor’s most iconic looks of all time.

You can read more about Day's career here.

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