Outfits Inspired by Iconic Movies of the Decades
Ferris Bueller, Heather Chandler, Cher Horowitz.
Badasses? Yes. Style icons? Absolutely.
I’ve chosen eight of my favorite cult classic movies, taking place from 1940 through 1990, and recreated the styles from each into looks that are wearable today. My friends and I imagined what we’d wear if we were among the characters on the big screen and brought our inspiration to life in the photos below. I think it’s safe to say our inner Cher came out to play.
1940 - The Notebook
What I’d wear if I were in: The Notebook.
Channeling the effortlessly chic Allie Hamilton.
The inspiration
Favorite quote:
“If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.”
1950 - Grease
What I’d wear if I were in: Grease.
The leather jacket is overdone. I changed it up with this modern take on a traditional look.
The inspiration
Favorite quote:
“That's cool, baby. You know how it is, rockin' and rollin' and what not.”
1960 - Breakfast at Tiffany’s
What I’d wear if I were in: Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Transforming Holly Golightly’s iconic sleepwear into the perfect travel outfit - complete with tasseled earplugs.
The inspiration
Favorite quote:
“It’s a mistake you always made. Trying to love a wild thing.”
1970 - Dazed and Confused
What I’d Wear if I were in: Dazed and Confused.
Denim on denim, floral tops, converse - major hippie vibes here.
The inspiration
Favorite quote:
“Alright, alright, alright!”
1980 - The Breakfast Club & Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
What I’d Wear If I were in: The Breakfast Club.
Varsity jackets or sweaters, denim … grab whatever you’ve got.
The inspiration
Favorite quote:
“You Ought To Spend A Little More Trying To Do Something With Yourself And A Little Less Trying To Impress People.”
What I’d Wear If I were in: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Ok, maybe Ferris wasn’t exactly wearing a leopard vest, but the bold pattern was certainly something worth imitating.
The inspiration
Favorite quote:
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
1990 - Clueless
What I’d Wear If I were in: Clueless.
If only we could also replicate Cher’s closet.
The inspiration
Favorite quote:
“My buns, they don’t feel nothin’ like steel.”