Priscilla Presley is often remembered best for her signature black bouffant hairstyle and sharp cat-eye look, but she also had a killer sense of style. From her flowy, pearl-encrusted wedding gown to the highlighter pink collared dress she wore after the birth of Lisa Marie Presley, Priscilla was a fashion icon in her own right next to Elvis. And with Sofia Coppola’s new biopic out in theaters now, it proves our point even more. Ahead, some of Priscilla’s most iconic looks through the Elvis-era years—and the modern way to dress like her.
Preppy Priscilla
At just 16 years old, Priscilla looked elegant in a figure-flattering printed dress and matching mini cape with elbow-length leather gloves, sparkly chunky bangle, and oversized clutch—all pieces that still translate well today.
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Emilia Wickstead Mara Houndstooth Bouclé Midi Dress
Cornelia James Clémence | Leather Glove
Mansur Gavriel Oversized Cloud Clutch
Pearl Octopuss.y Cleopatra Silver-Plated Crystal Bangle
Here Comes the Bride
Perhaps her most iconic look of all time, Priscilla looked like a modern bride in an A-line style wedding dress with lace sleeves and pearl details, which she paired with a dramatic flowing veil. The look continues to be a classic and is perfect for the bride with a vintage-inspired aesthetic.
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Reformation Valencia Dress
Sarah Flint Over The Moon Perfect Pump 85
Jennifer Behr Voilette Headband with Pearls
The Honeymooner
The sheath dress with a dramatic, oversized bow. The T-strap Mary-Jane pumps. The beaded bag. We love (and want) all of it.
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Pomander Place Light Blue Coco Tweed Bow Dress
J.Crew Millie T-Strap Heels
Staud Bean Beaded Shoulder Bag
Prada Marble Acetate Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Pretty in Pink
Proof that Priscilla was way ahead of her time with that Barbie pink dress. Need we say more?
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Tuckernuck Hot Pink Daphne Dress
Gianvito Rossi Gianvito Leather Pumps
David Yurman Sculpted Cable Bangle Bracelet
Boho Babe
At the start of the 1970s—around the time she and Elvis divorced—Priscilla’s signature look of the Elvis-era ’60s shifted dramatically. She ditched her bouffant and intense eye makeup for a voluminous blowout and natural glam. Her fashion also changed with the times: here she looked every part the hippie in a patchwork dress.
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Zara Patchwork Print Midi Dress
Banana Republic Lorca Suede Boot
goodman Tara Mini Suede Crossbody Bag
’70s-Era Glam
Later in the decade, Priscilla mastered the Canadian tuxedo look before it became cool. Her version featured rhinestones and a bright red shirt for a pop of color.
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goodman Rhinestone Hotfix Striped Oversize Denim Jacket
Stella McCartney Rhinestone-Embellished Straight-Leg Jeans
Prada Metallic Leather Platform Sandals
Monochrome Moment
Priscilla looked fresh as ever in head-to-toe white. Take the outfit into 2023 with a fitted blazer, matching trousers, and a tweed baker boy cap for some texture.
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Alexander McQueen Classic Single-Breasted Suiting Blazer
Banana Republic The Perfect Shirt
Alexander McQueen Wide-Leg Trousers
