Fashion (Turn to the Left)!: Movie Outfits You Love

[VCRTracking]

Here's another memorable sweater, but for the wrong reasons! Paul Verhoeven and the costume designer for "Basic Instinct" were like "How do we make Michael Douglas' middle aged cop character not seem out of place in this scene in a San Francisco dance club?" and there solution was:

 

 

 

 

Edited July 20, 2020 by VCRTracking

[Wiendish Fitch]

As I've mentioned elsewhere, while I'm aware of how bloated and silly it is, I will love and defend The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella 'til my last breath. Certainly Julie Harris (not to be confused with the beloved actress of the same name)'s costume design deserves a mention! Cinderella is probably the biggest fashion icon of the fairy tale world, so Harris certainly went all out giving star Gemma Craven the royal treatment! 

1. I confess her climactic ballgown isn't that impressive to me, but it's still lovely, and I normally hate the powdered wig look, but Craven manages to look adorable. (Image is at the very bottom, sorry)

2. I love this ode to the painting "The Swing". 

3. I actually prefer her wedding gown to the ballgown, with her hair swept back, pinned with a tiara and hair jewels.

Edited July 19, 2020 by Wiendish Fitch

[Wiendish Fitch]

The impetus for me re-watching The Slipper and the Rose and posting above was this absolutely delightful video ranking cinematic Cinderella gowns. I highly recommend moderngurlz's channel, it's fun and informative.

 

[Spartan Girl]

@Wiendish Fitch I did love The Slipper and the Rose costumes, if not the movie. And ITA that the wedding gown was better than the ballgown.

Jake and Elwood's suits in The Blues Brothers. No matter what they went through in the movie, they still managed to look sharp!

[Ohiopirate02]

7 hours ago, Spartan Girl said:

 

Jake and Elwood's suits in The Blues Brothers. No matter what they went through in the movie, they still managed to look sharp!

Those suits are iconic.   The fashion bloggers Tom and Lorenzo have been doing a series on iconic movie costumes during these trying times.   They queried on Twitter for suggestions of both female and male costumes.   I immediately suggested these suits for the men, and  am (im)patiently waiting to see if they cover it.  So far, the posts have only covered the women.

[mark769]

On 7/20/2020 at 3:48 AM, Ohiopirate02 said:

Those suits are iconic.   The fashion bloggers Tom and Lorenzo have been doing a series on iconic movie costumes during these trying times.   They queried on Twitter for suggestions of both female and male costumes.   I immediately suggested these suits for the men, and  am (im)patiently waiting to see if they cover it.  So far, the posts have only covered the women.

I like The Great Gatsby's outfits. Actors dressing is awesome in this film. But the funniest thing that I usuay put on something comfy like these clothes https://lalaoutfit.com/comfy-clothes-that-look-fashionable-style-ideas/. I am 100% sure that clothese from the Gatsby have nothing in common with convenience))

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[Silver Raven]

On 5/8/2020 at 1:39 AM, Ms Lark said:

My favorite movie outfit will always be Grace Kelly's black & white dress in Rear Window.

 

Every time she walks into the room in that film, she takes my breath away.

 

[Silver Raven]

Dolores Grey in Kismet.

 

[Silver Raven]

All of the dresses that Judy Garland wears in Meet Me in St. Louis are really pretty.

Designed by Irene Sharaff in the first movie she designed all by herself.

https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2017/02/17/irene-sharaffs-transformative-costumes-in-meet-me-in-st.-louis

[xaxat]

Decades before Black Panther, Ruth Carter earned her first Oscar nomination for Spike Lee's Malcolm X.

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[VCRTracking]

The first thought when looking at the costumes in THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD is "This isn't historically accurate." Second thought would be "Who the hell cares? They're great!"

 

[Wiendish Fitch]

21 minutes ago, VCRTracking said:

The first thought when looking at the costumes in THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD is "This isn't historically accurate." Second thought would be "Who the hell cares? They're great!"

 

Exactly. Olivia's outfit in this photo is one of my favorites in the movie. God, she is so radiant as Maid Marian.

[Spartan Girl]

Dude, if I had a nickel for every costume I ever loved that wasn't historically accurate, I'd be rich.

[Dandesun]

Watching the 40s version of 'Pride and Prejudice' is a whirlwind of 'not historically accurate' but damn if I don't have Anne Shirley-esque gasms over those puffed sleeves.

[VCRTracking]

3 hours ago, Dandesun said:

Watching the 40s version of 'Pride and Prejudice' is a whirlwind of 'not historically accurate' but damn if I don't have Anne Shirley-esque gasms over those puffed sleeves.

They set it in the vague "In the days of Olde England" to get away with it. 

[xaxat]

Fifty two years later, the suits (and set design in general) still make you think that the future is going to be sooo cool.

[Wiendish Fitch]

Still on a Cinderella kick...

I recently saw the Czech version of the story, 3 Nuts for Cinderella (alternate title: 3 Wishes for Cinderella*), and it took me a while, but Cinderella's ball gown has really grown on me.

 

Though, much like The Slipper and the Rose, I like her wedding dress more.

 

*Note: Apologies to longtime fans of the movie, but I vastly prefer the alternate title. 

Edited August 17, 2020 by Wiendish Fitch

[Spartan Girl]

I love all the evening gowns in Jackie, especially the ones she tries on while she's getting drunk listening to "Camelot". Although even the beautiful dresses and jewelry wasn't enough to distract me from wondering how many pills she took without overdosing...

And Natalie rocked the infamous pink outfit, which was pretty sharp with the pillbox hat...that is until...well, we know what happend.

[VCRTracking]

TOPSY-TURVY(1999) is one of my favorite movies. Victorian fashion is a trip. How many layers can a person wear?

[Spartan Girl]

This might be a weird one, but the pink prom dress in Carrie. It's simple yet pretty, and probably the only prom attire in that movie that could still pass for stylish today.

Edited August 22, 2020 by Spartan Girl

[Wiendish Fitch]

2 hours ago, Spartan Girl said:

This might be a weird one, but the link prom dress in Carrie. It's simple yet pretty, and probably the only prom attire in that movie that could still pass for stylish today.

Agreed. It's a very simple, flattering silhouette, and spaghetti straps never truly go out of style. You could absolutely wear it today, unlike Norma's god-awful "Look at me, I'm from the '70s!" burlap sack of a dress (and don't get me started on that loathsome red cap). 

[Wiendish Fitch]

Deanna Durbin's ballgown in First Love is just adorable (as is her co-star, the impossibly young Robert Stack!).

Edited August 22, 2020 by Wiendish Fitch

[Wiendish Fitch]

Speaking of Deanna Durbin films, I covet the heck out of Nan Grey (the blond sister)'s dress in Three Smart Girls Grow Up. I love the material, delicate embroidery, and puffed sleeves.

 

Edited August 22, 2020 by Wiendish Fitch

[Ms Blue Jay]

On 5/8/2020 at 5:31 PM, Wiendish Fitch said:

Ooh, that is gorgeous. My other favorite ensemble from Rear Window is that minty green business suit with the smart little white hat with netting, and the chunky charm bracelet.

Wow.

I wonder if Patricia Field is paying homage to that in Season 1 of Sex and the City.

 

Edited August 23, 2020 by Ms Blue Jay

[Wiendish Fitch]

Myrna Loy always looked lovely, but her best outfits, IMO, were in Libeled Lady. Here are 2 of my favorites:

[LilWharveyGal]

Speaking of the amazing Myrna, I've always loved her striped gown in The Thin Man.

[Wiendish Fitch]

2 hours ago, LilWharveyGal said:

Speaking of the amazing Myrna, I've always loved her striped gown in The Thin Man.

That is such a fun dress, and rare is the person who can pull off contrasting stripes (Audrey Hepburn could, as well). Myrna Loy doesn't get enough credit for how well she wore clothes. Her style is too underrated (heck, Loy herself is too underrated).

[Wiendish Fitch]

I just rewatched Back to the Future II, and, holy moly, how cute is Lorraine's giraffe skirt?!

Note: Sorry the image is ruined somewhat by Biff's presence..

Edited October 22, 2020 by Wiendish Fitch

[Spartan Girl]

10 hours ago, Wiendish Fitch said:

I just rewatched Back to the Future II, and, holy moly, how cute is Lorraine's giraffe skirt?!

Note: Sorry the image is ruined somewhat by Biff's presence..

LOL no worries. And I'm gonna add Marty's iconic outfit from the first movie. That orange vest and jean jacket look is so 80s and I love it!

[Wiendish Fitch]

Bette Davis's climactic party dress from All About Eve. I mean, it's just so damned iconic.

 

Edited October 25, 2020 by Wiendish Fitch

[BlackberryJam]

Elizabeth Taylor’s white dress in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Stunning.

[Annber03]

Oooh, that's pretty. 

And just the kind of outfit you'd wear as you're making your way down a grand staircase, too :D. 

[AimingforYoko]

2 hours ago, Annber03 said:

Oooh, that's pretty. 

And just the kind of outfit you'd wear as you're making your way down a grand staircase, too :D. 

To quote George Costanza, "She makes a great entrance."

[Shannon L.]

I love this dress that Helen wore in RED. I wish I could find a picture that showed the full length.

Edited October 26, 2020 by Shannon L.

[RealHousewife]

22 hours ago, BlackberryJam said:

Elizabeth Taylor’s white dress in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Stunning.

So pretty! The woman, the dress, the picture, lovely. I wish we had more sex symbols who wore timeliness feminine fashion. The dress showed off her shape without her boobs or butt falling out. Compare this to how J.Lo and Kim K. often dress. 

[xaxat]

Rita Hayworth in Gilda. Has to be seen in motion.

 

[RealHousewife]

That Rita dress is iconic. She is another fave of mine. Fire and classy!

[akiss]

Wow! Amazing dress, I agree. All of Gilda had great dresses iirc.

[BlackberryJam]

Everything Grace Kelly wore in To Catch a Thief was just beautiful, but I love the blue of this gown.

 

 

[Wiendish Fitch]

1 hour ago, BlackberryJam said:

Everything Grace Kelly wore in To Catch a Thief was just beautiful, but I love the blue of this gown.

 

 

That dress is nothing short of magical.

[xaxat]

RIP Sean Connery.

[Annber03]

*Blinks*

Well. That is certainly...an outfit :p. 

[Wiendish Fitch]

1 hour ago, Annber03 said:

*Blinks*

Well. That is certainly...an outfit :p. 

Or a reasonable facsimile thereof...

 

 

[BlackberryJam]

Zardoz was a ...choice. That costume is like a video game sumo wrestler in Grand Theft Auto.

If you’ve not seen the film, prepare yourself.

[xaxat]

2 hours ago, BlackberryJam said:

Zardoz was a ...choice. That costume is like a video game sumo wrestler in Grand Theft Auto.

If you’ve not seen the film, prepare yourself.

By dropping a couple tabs of acid. (Not that I speak from experience.)

Edited November 2, 2020 by xaxat

[RealHousewife]

22 hours ago, BlackberryJam said:

Everything Grace Kelly wore in To Catch a Thief was just beautiful, but I love the blue of this gown.

 

 

Just, wow. She looks like a real-life Cinderella. Flawless lady and timeless dress. 

[BlackberryJam]

If you've not seen the film, which is fantastic, looking through the costuming is fantastic.

 

[RealHousewife]

^ I saw the film many years ago. Thank you for all the photos. That movie had amazing fashion, and everything looked gorgeous on Grace.