Elizabeth Taylor 1932-2011
Elizabeth Taylor's Fabulous Fashions & Jewels
From the sublime to the jaw-dropping – that 69-carat diamond! – the Oscar winner never met a gorgeous dress, a pair of hot pants or a big stone that she didn't like
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Updated: Wednesday Mar 23, 2011 | 09:30 AM EDT By: Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
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LEAFY LADY
Always adapting to the styles of the period, Taylor embraced the colorful patterns and loose shapes of 1969. The actress would become known for her love of caftans in the 1970s, even inspiring parodies by comedians like John Belushi.

