When I saw Famke Janssen in Soho in a red jacket, LBD, and loafers, I thought she was a young fashion blogger. Her outfit exuded a youthful and fresh vibe, making it perfect for a night out or a casual stroll with friends.
This isn’t shocking, though, considering she usually wears clothing that makes her young-looking. But I particularly like this look more because it’s more contemporary. Famke’s 5’11 1/2” height, one of the tallest in Hollywood, allows her to effortlessly pull off various styles and look stunning.
Famke Janssen looks youthful in a red Tommy x Haring jacket, Red Valentino LBD, stockings, and loafers while out in Soho on November 27, 2024, in New York City (Credit: Elder Ordonez / INSTARimages)
I think Famke’s ensemble is amazing. Every element is fascinating, but they don’t clash, which only demonstrates her knack for fashion.
Famke Janssen Shines in a Bold Tommy x Keith Haring Varsity Jacket
Famke, who turned 60 last month, looked young and fresh as she stepped out in a striking red wool-blend varsity jacket with beige leather sleeves from the Tommy Jeans x Keith Haring collection.
Unveiled last year, the collection celebrates the idea that “Art is for Everybody.” The 30-piece line blends the late American artist’s colorful, animated imagery with the American fashion designer’s classic, preppy silhouettes.
Famke’s vintage-style jacket features a striped ribbed standing collar and elasticated cuffs and hem. It has Haring’s key elements, including dancing dog badges on the contrasting beige calf leather sleeves, dancing figures on the front, and a chenille heart face on the right chest with Tommy Jeans embroidery underneath.
In addition, there is a Tommy Jeans patch on the left, which Famke had taken off, leaving only Keith Haring’s embroidered signature.
Famke Janssen’s red Tommy Jeans x Keith Haring jacket features the artist’s key motifs, including dancing dogs and a heart face, on the fashion designer’s preppy vintage-style varsity bomber jacket (Credit: Elder Ordonez / INSTARimages)
The Red Valentino LBD: Famke Janssen’s Preppy-Chic Statement
It can be quite challenging to combine sporty and preppy styles, but Famke did so by striking a balance between them rather than completely blending them.
Underneath her sporty jacket, Janssen wore a classic, preppy-style little black dress, giving off a striking, contemporary vibe. It’s from Valentino’s more modern and reasonably priced diffusion line, Red Valentino.
I like how it serves as a backdrop for the red jacket, highlighting the outerwear while maintaining its visibility. It features a white Peter Pan collar embroidered with red-and-blue swallow birds, adding an intriguing touch to the plain black dress.
I’m not a fan of drop-waist dresses, but I like how Famke styled this one with a tie waist to draw attention to her figure. Additionally, it has shirred puff shoulders, short sleeves, and a short, flounced hem that lets the actress show off her long, slender legs—which, I must admit, are impressive for her age.
Famke Janssen teams her sporty jacket with a classy LBD by Red Valentino featuring swallow birds on the white Peter Pan collar (Credit: Elder Ordonez / INSTARimages)
Polka-Dot Stockings and G.H. Bass Heart Loafers: A Perfect Match
Although I’m sure Janssen will still look amazing with her bare legs, I like how her polka-dot stockings added a seasonally fitting touch to the ensemble.
She put on white ankle socks with a strawberry pattern on the side to match her dotted stockings before slipping her feet into black loafers.
Like the rest of her outfit, her shoes aren’t your typical loafers. They are cute but comfortable, with a playful red heart on the vamps in place of a penny slot. They also have moc toes, combining comfort and style with menswear-inspired tailoring.
These shoes are from G.H. Bass, an American footwear label known for their premium leather penny loafers.
Famke Janssen completes her preppy look by wrapping her long, slim legs in polka-dot stockings and slipping her feet into black G.H. Bass loafers with a red heart accent (Credit: Elder Ordonez / INSTARimages)
Famke Janssen’s Chic Accessories: A Red Valentino Tote and Ombre Sunnies
Janssen’s eye-catching appearance extends beyond her footwear. She carried her daytime essentials in a striking Red Valentino tote bag with two pink birds printed on the front.
She wore a few rings and completed her look with oversized, square-framed sunglasses with ombre lenses.
Famke Janssen completes her chic stroll ensemble with a Red Valentino tote bag and a pair of large, square-framed ombre sunglasses (Credit: Elder Ordonez / INSTARimages)
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