#16: She Emerges as a Distinctive Star with an Androgynous Style and Comic Edge
By the mid-1970s, she begins to stand out not just for her performances but for her distinctive public image. Her wardrobe—often featuring ties, vests, and oversized menswear—increasingly reflects a style that sets her apart from traditional Hollywood femininity.

She later said her fashion choices were partly instinctive and partly influenced by thrift-store finds, explaining, “I just wore what I liked.” This blend of individuality and confidence becomes central to her appeal, helping define her as a modern, unconventional star during a period of change in American cinema.
