Twiggy reveals why she'll never wear 'filly dresses'
Fashion icon has opened up about her personal style, and why she prefers trousers to "frilly dresses".
Twiggy has never felt comfortable wearing "frilly dresses".
The 76-year-old fashion icon became known for her more androgynous style when she started modelling, and she has opened up on how she developed her wardrobe.
She told Defined magazine: "'I've always worn trousers. If you look at pictures from 1966, '67, '68 – apart from what I wore as a model for magazines – my own clothes were trousers. I used to go to Tommy Nutter and have boys' suits made. I look better in trousers.
"When I was very young, I didn't have a girly figure. I felt uncomfortable in frilly dresses. They just weren't my thing. I liked mini skirts with boots – more funky.
"I wouldn't wear mini skirts now at my age, but trouser suits are fabulous, worn with a great top, or a leather jacket. I feel more comfortable that way than donning a dress."
When it comes to keeping fit, Twiggy credits Pilates and a healthy diet with staying youthful.
She said: "I'm not fanatical, but I've always done some form of exercise. For the last 20 years it's been Pilates – I swear by it.
"I eat well. I believe you are what you eat. Lots of greens, salmon, organic when I can. And dark chocolate – I was very happy to read that it's good for you!"
Meanwhile, the supermodel insisted she has no plans to retire, and she'd rather find a new job instead of stopping work completely.
She added: "No. I don't think completely retiring is a good idea. If you stop one job, take up another interest.
"I'm lucky because I love what I do – modelling, designing, acting, singing. I'm working with Amy Wadge on some music. We've done about four tracks.
"Singing is good for everybody – it's good for your soul. And over the last year I've been travelling around Britain and Europe promoting the Twiggy documentary that was directed by Sadie Frost; it's been a wonderful experience because I've had such wonderful feedback."
