Lifestyle Style Mary Tyler Moore's Most Memorable TV Style Moments, from the Beret Toss to Her Barrier-Breaking Pants She redefined female power dressing By Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico Brittany Talarico is PEOPLE's Deputy Style Director, where she oversees the brand's digital Style and Beauty coverage. This includes running lead on the Met Gala, which is among PEOPLE.com's top-trafficked red carpet events every year, interviewing the industry's top influencers (including all the Kardashian-Jenners), and breaking A-list celeb news (a New Jersey shore native, it is no surprise that her favorite interview ever was with Bruce Springsteen). Brittany is a style contributor to People Every Day Podcast and has represented the brand on national TV programs including Good Morning America and The CW's two TV specials on the British Royals. She joined PEOPLE from Cosmopolitan in 2013, where she was an Associate Editor. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 25, 2017 05:11 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Mary Tyler Moore paved the way for so many women on (and off) television. She also shaped their closets. The actress, who died at the age of 80 on Wednesday, was a fashion pioneer for professional working women. Below, check out her defining style moments as one of primetime TV’s most trailblazing leading ladies (and see even more of her iconic style moments here). The Beret TossIn the opening credits of the Mary Tyler Moore show, the actress tours Minneapolis sporting her famous smile. Her second most important accessory? That knit hat she throws in the air, which we imagine led to an increase in beret sales at department stores across the country. Getty The Cigarette Pants For her Emmy-winning role as Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show, Moore did not play a typical ’50s housewife in a full-skirted house dress and apron. She followed her own style handbook in a wardrobe which included a ton of ankle-grazing pants, button-downs and chic sweaters. Basically, she was a modern, liberated response to June Cleaver. RELATED PHOTOS: Mary Tyler Moore’s Iconic Style Evolution – See Her Amazing Fashion Moments Here! Everett The Mod Coat and Boot Collection Now we know where fashionistas like Alexa Chung and Kate Bosworth get their ’70s inspiration from. Moore was the queen of Go Go-girl style, from her shearling coats to her white patent leather boots. Getty The Power DresserTurtlenecks. Structured suits. Chic separates. Moore pioneered the working girl wardrobe and redefined how women dressed at the office. Which Mary Tyler Moore look is your favorite? Share below. –Brittany Talarico