Fashionable Movies

Costume Design and Inspiration

We've been spending a long time watching loads of movies, and compiling our own list of favorite fashion movies. Sometimes when you want a little inspiration, a film with amazing costume is the perfect wardrobe remedy.

♥  Sabrina (1954)
This is a classic Audrey Hepburn movie. And although it's black and white, the costumes are so fantastic it feels like it's in color! Look out for the outfit she wears to go sailing, it's a perfect summer outfit.

♥  Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
If you've never seen this movie, then you've missed out on the ultimate fashion movie classic. The little black dress, the perfect updos and the tailored trousers make for a gorgeous film that is also heartfelt and funny.

♥  Pretty In Pink (1986)
This movie is all about chic handmade clothing, about DIY and stylish accessorizing. The story is cute, and there's nothing better than Ducky's outfits.

♥  Dirty Dancing (1987)
An amazing movie, with awesome costume that makes me want to go out and buy a lot of white and denim. The outfits are simple and wearable; think tight tshirts, racer backs, plimsolls and shift dresses.

♥  Amelie (2001)
The whole film is inspirational and quirky. And French of course. Recreate her look with a cute brightly colored dress, biker boots and edgy hairstyle. Don't forget the Parisian essential: a trenchcoat. Cute shrugs and pretty lingerie are featured heavily in this movie too.

♥  I Capture The Castle (2003)
Not a film that everyone's heard of, but it certainly has beautiful costumes and amazing period sets. Set in 1930s England, the costumes vary from cotton to fur, swimsuits to evening dresses, cable knit cardigans to cloche hats. Visually stunning...go and watch it!

♥  Marie Antoinette (2006)
This is a feast for the eyes. Every detail in the movie has been thought about, and executed with absolute precision and beauty. There are countless detailed corset dresses with amazing colours and prints. The hats and hair, the shoes and cakes, its such a delicious film.

♥  The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
A great makeover movie, and a glimpse into the world of top fashion magazines. There are a couple of fashion montages in this movie, as well as fashion shows and a trip to Paris.

♥  Sex and The City (2008)
Carrie Bradshaw is a legend, and Patricia Fields is the mother of that legend. The movie did not disappoint fashion-wise, and was as designer as you can get, with so many different labels in every shot it's hard to count them. But they are styled to perfection, and the cast look gorgeous.

♥  The Duchess (2008)
Another period movie, this time in 18th century England, which chronicles the life of fashion icon, the Duchess of Devonshire. Corsets and massive wigs, the styles in the movie change as time passes, so there's also a beautiful transition through fashion styles.

♥  Coco Avant Chanel (2009)
This is set to be one of the most beautiful movies of the decade, which follows the life of Coco Chanel before she became famous. How exciting?!

And check out this fantastic recommended fashion films video on YT.

We asked each of our favorite bloggers what their favorite movie costume is, so check out the Fashion Bloggers Interviews for some other costume design ideas.