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Cilla Black's most memorable looks

As Cilla Black passes away at the age of 72, we commemorate her best style moments, from her 60s dresses to that iconic red beehive...
By Penny Travers
Dress, One-piece garment, Day dress, Stage, Monochrome, Performance art, Fashion design, Talent show, High heels,
1

The beehive

Lip, Smile, Hairstyle, Chin, Eyebrow, Style, Bangs, Jaw, Red hair, Orange,

This classic beehive bob was an iconic 60s hairstyle which many copied.

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2

The mini dress

Human body, Fashion show, Runway, Fashion model, Fashion, Waist, Fashion design, Blond, Stage, Model,

Cilla shows off her long legs in a mini dress during a live performance in the 60s.

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3

The psychedelic print dress

Clothing, Leg, Mouth, Human leg, Human body, Sitting, Summer, Thigh, Knee, Foot,

Who better to pull off this slightly over-the-top dress than Cilla?

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4

The flicked eyeliner

Lip, Red, Red hair, Curtain, Tooth, Bangs, Couch, Wig, Bob cut, Hair coloring,

Cilla wasn't afraid to experiment with her look, pairing some bright purple lipstick with a classic feline eye.

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5

The maxi dress

Sleeve, Standing, Dress, Style, One-piece garment, Day dress, Vintage clothing, Monochrome, Monochrome photography, Gown,

This elegant long-sleeved maxi dress was perfect for a glamourous night out.

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6

The showgirl costume

Leg, Mouth, Human leg, Thigh, Knee, Fashion model, Waist, Trunk, Foot, Flash photography,

At the 'Night of 100 stars' charity gala in 1964 at the London Palladium.

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7

The stripy hat

Clothing, Smile, Dress shirt, Coat, Collar, Shirt, Outerwear, Suit, Happy, Formal wear,

What a away to jazz up a plain grey dress!

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8

Holiday style

Eyewear, Vision care, Sand, Fun, Natural environment, Goggles, Sunglasses, Landscape, Tourism, Aeolian landform,

Even off duty, Cilla looked glamourous, as proven by this silk shirt and polka dot trousers.

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9

Statement coat

Clothing, Human, Lip, Textile, Happy, People in nature, Toy, Autumn, Deciduous, Fur clothing,

Matching her coat to the Autumnal leaves!

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10

The pussy bow blouse

Hairstyle, Bangs, Street fashion, Step cutting, Red hair, Feathered hair, Hair coloring, Bob cut, Hime cut, Makeover,

What would the 1960s be without the classic pussy bow blouse?

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11

The police hat

Vehicle, Vehicle door, Car, Automotive exterior, Cap, Classic car, Dress, Full-size car, Luxury vehicle, Classic,

Larking about with some New York policemen.

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12

All that glitters

Dress, One-piece garment, Day dress, Stage, Monochrome, Performance art, Fashion design, Talent show, High heels,
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The 1970s

Sleeve, Shoulder, Style, Sitting, Red hair, Jewellery, Maroon, Waist, Necklace, One-piece garment,

Goodbye mini skirts, hello flares and t-shirts!

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14

Flicked hairstyle

Eye, Eyebrow, Happy, Facial expression, Style, Beard, Iris, Jaw, Monochrome, Facial hair,

Cilla went for a softer, flicked hairstyle, not to dissimilar from Farrah Fawcett's famous locks. She is photographed here with husband Bobby in 1972.

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15

The power suit

Bag, Luggage and bags, Street fashion, Foot, Baggage, Shoulder bag, Ankle, Portrait photography,

With her tan suit and gold courts, Cilla means business!

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16

The black dress

Sleeve, Shoulder, Standing, Style, Formal wear, Bag, Neck, Waist, Beige, Street fashion,

Rocking a thigh split in 2003.

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17

The floral print dress

Dress, Jewellery, Day dress, Waist, One-piece garment, Interior design, Curtain, Pattern,

Cilla attended the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards in 2005 in this glitzy number.

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18

At Royal Ascot

Style, Street fashion, Spring, High heels, Foot, Costume, Lawn, Hair accessory, Headpiece, Ankle,

A fabulous hat to go with a fabulous dress.

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The feather dress

Human, Human body, Shoulder, Dress, Fashion, Sandal, High heels, Thigh, One-piece garment, Flash photography,

Showing off those famous legs!

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20

Fashion for Relief

Clothing, Footwear, Leg, Fashion show, Event, Shoulder, Runway, Human leg, Outerwear, Fashion model,

Strutting her stuff at a fashion charity event in 2008.

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