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Ruth Badger Ginsburg Is Our Finest Example of an Independent Woman Who Knew How to Accessorise

22/09/2020 - 09:08 PM

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy [1] continues to live on through heartfelt tributes [2] across the board, but no words can pay the respect that is owed to her for her dedicated work towards gender equality. As women, we should recognise that we would not be where we are today if it wasn't for the Notorious RBG, as she's often called. One of my favourite parts of RBG, the film [3], is when Ruth recounts the very important lessons her mother taught her, which she carried with her throughout life:

"She had two lessons that she'd repeat over and over. Be a lady, and be independent. Be a lady meant don't allow yourself to be overcome by useless emotions, like anger, and by independent, she meant it would be fine if you met Prince Charming and lived happily ever after, but be able to fend for yourself."

Ruth certainly did fend for herself as a litigator, working her way to Supreme Court Justice, where she served proudly, confidently, and boldly. As a fashion editor, I want to take a moment to recognise how Ruth established herself as a unique, independent lady from a style perspective, since we all know she has more than proven her immense worth through her accomplishments.

"So you can see, many varieties, and there are more up on top," Ruth says in the movie RBG, opening up her wardrobe full of robes and motioning to the intricately stitched collars and necklaces that got their own hangers, some of which were sent to her as she continued to wear her personality on her sleeve while on the job. "This one was given to me by the University of Hawaii with french lace and beads from the beach," she explained, opening a delicate box with velvet lining. RBG even went so far as to dedicate certain collars to specific moments during her cases.

It was not just her collars that stood out. RBG wore statement earrings all throughout the '70s, and ornate studs later on in life. She tended toward long, beaded necklaces and had a pair of mesh hand gloves in almost every colour. Her glasses — having been round and oversize in the '70s with translucent lenses, and becoming more rectangular later on — will always be one of her recognisable trademarks. Here, I've rounded up some of my favourite moments, all of which I'll picture when I try to visualize a strong, independent lady — who also knows a thing or two about defining her sense of style.

Hair Ties With Flower Adornments

And Metallic Scrunchies That Remind Us of Present-Worthy Bows

Black

Tan

and Crisp White, Which Were Reserved For Fancier Occasions

Of Course, She Had a Scarlet Pair For Eye-Catching Outfits Too

She Always Tended Toward Long Beaded Necklaces

They Always Brought Her Look an Element of Surprise

Ruth Was Known For Accessorising Her Robes With Intricate Collars

Whether It Was One With Chainlink Details

Or Stripes Woven in Different Colours

Even Geometric Necklaces Were Fair Game

This one was a gift!

Ruth Owned Plenty of Glasses

Most of Her Lenses Were Circular or Rectangular

We'll Always Be Fans of Her Translucent Frames

She Wore Ornate Stud Earrings That Looked Like Tiny Treasures

She Owned These Glitter Pumps, Which Are Enough to Make Us Weak at the Knees


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