From her early days as a fashion magazine assistant at Harper’s Bazaar to her breakthrough role in “Love Story” and beyond, Ali MacGraw‘s style has mirrored the cultural shifts of the late 20th century. In the 1960s, MacGraw was known for embracing preppy sophistication. In the 1970s, she ushered in a new wave of bohemian influence. In the following decades, she embraced a more classic style.
Here, WWD looks back at Ali MacGraw’s style evolution through the years.
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Ali MacGraw, 1967
Image Credit: Conde Nast via Getty Images Ali MacGraw sitting on an empty street modeling an orange suit by Jacques Tiffeau for Tiffeau & Busch, golden ball earrings by Richelieu, a white felt hat by Anello for Emme, and kid gloves by Wear-Right.
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Ali MacGraw, 1968
Image Credit: Conde Nast via Getty Images Ali MacGraw wearing daisy-splashed cotton bikini by Cole of California.
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Ali MacGraw, 1967
Image Credit: Conde Nast via Getty Images Ali MacGraw in a bright red blazer and pleated navy skirt by Jr. Sophisticates with a white neck scarf by Vera and kid gloves by Wear-Right.
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Ali MacGraw, 1971
Image Credit: Getty Images Ali MacGraw’s portrait.
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Ali MacGraw, 1971
Image Credit: Getty Images Ali MacGraw on March 8, 1971.
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Ali McGraw, 1971
Image Credit: Getty Images Ali McGraw during rehearsals for the premiere of the film “Love Story” at the Odeon Leicester Square, London, on March 7, 1971.
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Love Story, 1971
Image Credit: Getty Images Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal at the premiere of the film “Love Story” at the Odeon Leicester Square in London.
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Ali MacGraw, 1979
Image Credit: Getty Images Ali MacGraw’s portrait.
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Ali MacGraw, 1985
Image Credit: Getty Images Ali MacGraw, wearing a knitted jumper, on Feb. 6, 1985.
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Ali MacGraw, 2002
Image Credit: Getty Images Ryan O’Neal kisses Ali McGraw backstage during the 74th Annual Academy Awards on March 24, 2002, at The Kodak Theater in Hollywood, Calif.
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Ali MacGraw, 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Ali MacGraw attends the Inaugural Gala of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes on April 9, 2011, in Los Angeles.
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Ali MacGraw, 2017
Image Credit: Michael Loccisano Ali Macgraw attends Hearst Magazines’ Unbound Access MagFront at Hearst Tower on Oct. 17, 2017, in New York City.
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Ali MacGraw, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Chanel Ali MacGraw attends the Chanel cruise 2020 collection show in Paris.
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Ali MacGraw, 2025
Image Credit: Courtesy of The Lowell Ali MacGraw visits The Lowell before an honorary tea in her honor.