As/Is·Posted on Jul 17, 201419 Times Elaine Stritch Taught Us How To Wear ClothesThe legendary Broadway and 30 Rock actress really knew how to not wear pants.by Jessica ProbusBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. When she paired her cane with a top hat and cape. 2. Every time she rocked menswear better than any man. 3. And when she looked just as good in a glamorous ball gown. 4. In 1956, when she was dripping in diamonds. 5. When her signature sunglasses gave Iris Apfel's a run for their money. 6. When she wore leopard. 7. When she styled up a sweater vest. 8. Every time she went for the oversized string of pearls. 9. Or when one string wasn't enough. 10. When she wore a sparkly jumpsuit on The Tonight Show. 11. When she perfectly paired polka dots with a touch of fur. 12. Every time she made an entrance, gams first. 13. When she showed us all how to do resort wear. 14. When she was the only one who could still pull off hats. 15. And when she accentuated her outfits with a riotous laugh. 16. When she knew how to dress up a white tee. View this photo on Instagram 17. And of course, her most iconoclastic sartorial contribution, every time she showed us all how to look good without wearing pants. 18. 19. For you, Elaine, we'd give up pants forever. Broadway Legend Elaine Stritch Is Dead at 89 buzzfeed.com 15 Roles That Make Us Grateful For Elaine Stritch buzzfeed.com The One Elaine Stritch Peformance You Need To Watch Right Now buzzfeed.com Why I'll Miss Elaine Stritch buzzfeed.com Lena Dunham, Anna Kendrick, Alec Baldwin And More Remember Elaine Stritch buzzfeed.com 21 Reasons Colleen Donaghy Was The Absolute Best Character On "30 Rock" buzzfeed.com