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Best Twiggy quotes to live by

British modelling legend, Sixties icon and national treasure Twiggy turns 65 today. We're celebrating her birthday with her best quotes on fashion, style and ageing with confidence.
By Amy Lewis
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Sixties Twiggy

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Talking about the face that made her famous, Twiggy said, 'I always describe her, 60s Twiggy, as my little friend who sits on my shoulder.

'She never goes away. I remember it; I don’t look like that any more, but wherever I go in the world those pictures are always there.'

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Confidence is key

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If there's one thing Twiggy knows, it's that confidence is key at all ages.

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Individual style

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Trends are all very well, but in Twiggy's book, fashion is best when you dress for yourself.

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Dressing your age

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The very meaning of 'dressing your age' has completely changed, thanks to inspiring women like Twiggy and Daphne Selfe.

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Being fearless

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Worried about putting yourself out there? You'll never know unless you try.

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Knowing yourself

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Globally successful supermodel or not, knowing yourself and owning what you want in life is paramount.

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Going for it

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You heard her, get out there and go for it!

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Believing in yourself

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Believing in yourself is vital.

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Experiment with style

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Don't be afraid to experiment with style, fashion is supposed to be fun!

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The importance of wine

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Ah Twiggy, a woman after our own hearts.

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