Now that the weather seems to be set to Summer, we need to start getting in the mood! The best way for that… get inspired by fashion from our favorite summer flicks!
DIRTY DANCING
Released in 1987, yet set at a family camp in 1963, the fashion of Dirty Dancing is a unique hybrid of both the 60s and 80s trends. Nobody puts the girl in a crop top and Keds in the corner. *Bonus points for anyone who gets the earring reference*
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{Target FREE FUSION Tie Front Broderie Shirt} {AE Denim Skinny Bermuda Short}
{Keds Back to the Basics Sneaker} {Miss Selfridge Coral Bodysuit} {RAG & BONE Marilyn Short}
{Melody Ehsani The Watermelon Stud Earrings}
{Oasis Pink Lace Skater Dress} {Aldo Aleiwen Strappy Heels}
GREASE
A story of Summer Romance put through the ringer, that is high school. At Rydel High in the 50s, {film released 1978} Danny Zuko and Sandy sing and dance their way through the ups and downs. The bad gal Pink Ladies and goody two-shoes Sandra Dee make for great contrast of costumes! Summer Lovin’ got me a great midi skirt and a bad ass red lip!
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THE SANDLOT
A group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962 {released in 1993}, The Sandlot showed us the importance of overcoming our fears and the power of camaraderie. Athletic influence can be so fun in fashion, I love the look of sportier pieces paired with a dressier accent—makes for a fantastic juxtaposition.
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{FATFACE Printed Baseball Cap} {KIRNA ZIBETE R13 Concert Tee}
{MONKI Hope Sunglasses} {J.CREW Side-slit tunic in stripe}
{RIVER ISLAND mid wash high waisted denim shorts}
{MISS SELFRIDGES Sequin Aztec Skirt}
{BOSTON RED SOX Little MLB Necklace 14kt Yellow Gold by Alex Woo}
{PUMA Women’s suede classics trainers}
{THE RUSTED KEY Sterling Silver Baseball Earrings}
{ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Suede pointy toe pump}
{J.CREW Linen baseball tee} {NIKE Limited Edition Rose Gold Fuelband}
{CONVERSE Chuck Taylor dainty high-tops} {MISS SELFRIDGES aztec print denim short}
DAZED & CONFUSED
This movie, from 1993, takes place on the last day of school in 1973. It has such a fun cast, including Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey, Jeremy London and Milla Jovovich. The film is fantastic, because not only do we get boho chic fashion, freshman hazing and other debauchery, but we get THAT haircut on Matthew McConaughey!
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{J.CREW silk eyelet top} {WET SEAL everyday metal bangle set}
{AE boho embroidered top} {DOROTHY PERKINS Tan Clean Wide Waist Belt}
{VINCE slim cargo shorts} {VALENTINO Emerald Leather Scarab & Fringe Clutch}
{DEREK LAM High-Waist Wide-Leg Jeans}
{AÉROPOSTALE Triple Strand Hamsa Long-Strand Necklace}
{AEO boho underwire bikini top} {PANNEE Crystal Beaded Teardrop Earrings from JC Penny}
{MODCLOTH Every Day is Different Sandal in Tan} {PIERRE BALMAIN pleated maxi skirt}
{BRIAN ATWOOD Akemi Braided-Leather Platform Wedges}
REAR WINDOW
Set in 1954, this is the first film on the list that is set in the same era that it was made! Grace Kelly, a fashion icon in her own right, was perfectly on point in this film thanks to the renowned Edith Head. The 50s were fashion’s home to one of the most fabulous silhouettes, the fit and flare. Images of Grace can’t help but flood our minds when we think of this decade’s style. As the dramatic Hitchcock thriller plays out, we cannot help but be enthralled with Lisa Freemont’s wardrobe. I kind of wish we could see in her closet, as she is known to “never wears the same dress twice,” according to Jimmy Stewart!
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THE GRADUATE
Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson. Coo Coo Ca Choo!
ALMOST FAMOUS
In this fabulous Cameron Crowe film, Sixteen-year-old William, who has landed a writing assignment from Rolling Stone, meets Penny Lane, the free spirit ‘non-groupie,’ and both of them follow around the band Stillwater. Set against the backdrop of the Rock scene of the 70s, Penny’s outrageous bohemian lifestyle makes for a fantastic wardrobe for us to envy!
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{NEW LOOK Petite Cream Daisy Lace Hanky Hem Crop Top}
{TOAST Shearling wrap jacket} {MOTHER The Cruiser Flared Jeans}
{TOPSHOP ‘Lolita’ 50mm Round Sunglasses}
{MARC BY MARC JACOBS Guitar Pick Necklace} {JEFFREY CAMPBELL Dodge Fringe Sandals}
{TOPSHOP leather mix fringe duffle bag}
ANNIE HALL
The most noteworthy about the film’s fashion is the balances of masculinity and femininity, which create the beautiful and essential look that is Annie Hall. Androgyny and the melding of gender specific clothing can be extremely feminine, which is why so many look to this film for inspiration.
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{MISS SELFRIDGES black roller bowler hat}
{OLIVER PEOPLES Back Daddy B Sunglasses} {DOLCE & GABBANA silk shirt}
{ANN DEMEULEMEESTER sheer back waistcoat}
{LOEFFLER RANDALL Fay Cutout Oxfords}
{ISABEL MARANT Randall cotton boyfriend pants}
{MARC BY MARC JACOBS Frances colour-block blouse}
{ELIZABETH AND JAMES Mitch green boyfriend fit trousers}
{JEFFREY CAMPBELL Dalt Cutout Oxfords} {DENIS COLOMB plaid scarf}
{BRIGHT BY BLACK Murano Ivory and Ecru Weekend Bag} {MICHAEL KORS Blair Watch}
ROMAN HOLIDAY
Who doesn’t want to run around Rome in Audrey Hepburn’s wardrobe? Sorry, I should say Vespa around Rome! Well, once again we have the glorious Edith Head to thank for Miss Hepburn’s holiday ensembles.
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{CHARLES & KEITH work handbag}
{BETSEY JOHNSON polka dot Vespa yellow pendant}
{RIVER ISLAND beige polka dot midi skirt}
{VERO MODA jersey and woven short sleeved blouse}
{UNIQLO women IDLF silk scarf} {DIOR Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet}
{MISS SELFRIDGES eden summer flat} {CÉLINE New Audrey sunglasses}
{THOMAS SABO Pearl Charm Bracelet}
NOW AND THEN
One of my most favorite films from my childhood! A wonderful coming-of-age story of sisterhood paired with the best soundtrack! Ghosts, bike rides, and pudding boobs — all you need in life!
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{BRENT Peacoat floral essence print}
{RIVER ISLAND green floral print sleeveless shirt}
{JOHN LEWIS Closet Floral Blouse, Multi} {VERO MODA denim shorts}
{MANGO rolled up hem shorts} {J.CREW 3″ chino short}
{KEDS Taylor Swift’s Blue Champion Bow Stripe}
{KEDS Taylor Swift’s Champion Dot}
{KEDS Taylor Swift’s Yellow Champion Bow Stripe}
{FOREVER 21 Classic wide headband in white}
{FOREVER 21 Wide Ruched Knit Headwrap in blue}
What movies are you going to watch to get you in the Summer spirit?