Fashion and film have a strong relationship, with film costume designers taking inspiration from fashion designers to bring iconic runway looks to the big screen. Additionally, the clothes worn in movies can shape what is considered fashionable at the time of the film’s release. While opinions on the most stylish movie characters or fashion in films may vary, many iconic outfits from movies have become considered ‘classic’ fashion looks even in current times.
The origins of stylish movies and fashion trendsetting can be traced back to the early days of Hollywood. Many classic films have established timeless fashion trends that are still popular today. The golden age of Hollywood is known for producing some of the most stylish movies of all time. Examples include Marlon Brando’s black leather jacket and white tee in The Wild One (1953), Audrey Hepburn’s little black Givenchy dress in Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961), and Marilyn Monroe’s iconic white dress in The Seven Year Itch (1955) which all became iconic movie costumes.
The following is a list of films, in our opinion, that showcase stylish fashion. The selection includes both classic Hollywood films and contemporary blockbusters. Feel free to vote for your favorites and adjust the rankings to suit your preferences. Did any iconic character outfits from these movies catch your eye? Are there any other films that you believe should be included on the list?
#1 Quadrophenia

#2 Funny Face

#3 North By Northwest

#4 Trainspotting

#5 The Grand Budapest Hotel

#6 Clueless

#7 Breakfast At Tiffany’s

#8 Wall Street

#9 Reservoir Dogs

#10 Call Me By Your Name

#11 Singin’ In The Rain

#12 Kids

#13 My Fair Lady

#14 The Great Gatsby (1974)

#15 Pretty In Pink

#16 La Haine

#17 Guys And Dolls

#18 The Professional

#19 The Devil Wears Prada

#20 Kingsman: The Secret Service

#21 Marie Antoinette

#22 Rear Window

#23 Pretty Woman

#24 On The Waterfront

#25 The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

#26 Grease

#27 Romeo + Juliet

#28 Cruella

#29 Breathless

#30 La Dolce Vita
