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7 Penelope Pitstop Inspired Fashion Pieces To Race Into Summer

I used to love watching Penelope Pitstop in Wacky Races and the spin–off show The Perils of Penelope Pitstop. I was in awe that she managed to escape danger by using her talent of mimicking animal calls, her infamous Penelope Pitstop fashion accessories, and her highly skilled dance moves. In The Perils of Penelope Pitstop she would comedically interact with the narrator in her southern American drawl and her dialogue was hilarious: "Maybe I can untie that rope with my pearly white teeth?"

Although she was not much of a feminist icon — she was always being saved by men, although on occasion she would save the Ant Hill Mob in her spin–off show — she certainly knew how to dress in her signature pink, racing attire. You can be fashion forward by channelling Penelope's pink attire, as pink is reported to be a favorite shade for autumn/winter 2015.

So start piecing together some pink outfits now like Penelope Pitstop to ensure that you win the fashion race!

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by Phoebe Avison

The Pink Peplum Jacket

Wear a pink jacket with a peplum waist to emulate Penelope’s signature style.

Women’s Crop Frill Peplum Jacket, $28, amazon.com

The White Boots

Go for a ’60s inspired boot this summer with these white, heeled boots.

Sadira White Canvas Boots, $72, heels.com

The Pink Pants

Get your Elle Woods on in head to toe pink in these fuchsia pants.

AX Paris Ankle Grazer Trouser, $29, asos.com

The Vintage Racing Gloves

Get ready to race in these vintage, white leather gloves.

Vintage White Leather Gloves, $49, notonthehighstreet.com

The Plus Size Peplum Top

Add a touch of femininity to your outfit with a peplum top. The zip down the front would be very beneficial to Penelope if she needed to make a quick change at the pitstop!

Plus Esther Zip Front Peplum Top, $26, boohoo.com

The Checkered Flag Bodysuit

Mix things up a bit with this checkered flag style bodysuit.

Checkers Print Bodysuit, $70, fjswim.com

The Pink Sunglasses

Keep the sun out of your eyes when you’re driving with these fabulous, pink vintage sunnies!

Pink Retro Sunglasses, $29, etsy.com

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