Hold your sustainable footwear – one famous fashionista is turning back the clock.
ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge, 36, is celebrated for her sharp sports analysis, but on Thursday she turned heads for her incredible sense of style.
In a short video clip on her Thursday Instagram story, the Florida beauty queen-turned-NFL reporter posed for the camera, unveiling a fabulous, 1960s-inspired outfit. The look was centered around an elegant and intricate light blue lace top, featuring long sleeves and a crisp collar. The button-up blouse was tucked neatly into a pair of matching light blue trousers, creating a sleek and coordinated silhouette.
To complete the retro vibe, she accessorized with a pair of timeless, medium-sized silver hoop earrings. Her signature blonde hair was styled in a simple, straight fashion with a slight flip at the ends, and her makeup featured a contoured eye shadow with white highlights under the brows and thick black eyeliner—hallmarks of the ’60s era. Her timeless bright red nails added a bold pop of color to the classic ensemble. The entire look was a refreshing and sophisticated nod to a bygone decade.
She let the fashion speak for itself but added a simple caption that confirmed her inspiration. “60s vibes todayyyy,” Rutledge wrote over the video.
She also made sure to give credit where credit was due, tagging her talented glam team, makeup artist Jennifer Lewis and Italian fashion designer Daniela Giugno, who undoubtedly helped bring the vintage vision to life.
While Rutledge is known for breaking down plays and interviewing top athletes as the host of ESPN’s flagship daily NFL show, NFL Live, and her work as a key figure on the network’s extensive college football coverage, she has also cultivated a reputation for her consistently polished and stylish wardrobe.
This latest ’60s-inspired outfit is just another example of how she keeps her on-air look fresh and exciting without losing sight of where she came from. Whether on the sidelines or in the studio, fans can always count on Laura Rutledge to bring both expertise and elegance.