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80 Iconic Dresses from Movies That Might Just Inspire Your Next Party Look

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Strike a pose! Prepare for your close-up! These stunning famous movie dresses are timeless looks that are still attention-grabbing. From wide and sweeping famous movie gowns like that of Cinderella and Anastasia to the slimming, heart-stopping dresses of Marilyn Monroe and Anita Ekberg to the extremely odd and sometimes bizarre costumes of Star Wars and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, these are the 80 most famous dresses in film. From gorgeous to gaudy, these iconic costumes have had the biggest impact on culture. We’ve found the best movie dresses of all time, going all the way back to the silent film era. Our list might spawn cool movie costume ideas for a fancy dress party, but it also might help you find your next gorgeous look!

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Film Dress Inspiration

  • Like Molly Ringwald’s famous prom dress in Pretty in Pink? See if you can find a cool, more adult version of the pink dress or find a prom dress look of your own! (Hey, nothing can be as gaudy as Drew Barrymore’s metallic pink dress in Never Been Kissed, right?)
  • The striking looks of Chicago and The Great Gatsby can be made much more subtle with a beautiful party dress.
  • Check out the gorgeous black dress from La Dolce Vita, and see if you can pull off the look in your very own little black dress.
  • The 1950s and ’60s were full of slimming, gorgeous dresses, like possibly the most famous movie dress: Marilyn Monroe’s dress from The Seven Year Itch. See if you can find a white dress that will make you feel just as fabulous!

What’s your favorite iconic movie dress? Tell us in the comments!

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80 Iconic Dresses from Movies

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