In Character: Madeline Ashton

Out of Africa, Sophie’s Choice, Julie & Julia—sure, those are the movies Meryl’s known for. But we have some solid appreciation for her work in the darkly quirky, weirdly goth Death Becomes Her, where she plays an actress just dying to stay young. Here’s what she wore—with and without fine lines and crow’s feet—to win us over. —erica

A Olcay Gulsen silk jumpsuit, fit for a trip to see a lady who claims she can keep you youthful forever.

A Maniamania choker to conceal some, er, minor scrapes.

The sort of dress—from With Hearts In My Eyes—that draws your husband’s eyes to you instead of your rival/bestie.

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