I love glittery, poofy, über girl dresses, which is why I indulge in film costumes. I love the gorgeous satin, the vibrant colour and the perfectly shaped gowns. Viewing the cinema screen I squeal in delight at the stunning pieces, each better than the next, and wish my wardrobe included such gems. So as a costume enthusiast, I am excited to see the numbers featured in Nine, the Golden Globe nominated film starring such leading ladies as Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman and Kate Hudson, among others. With this ensemble cast, the ladies are sure to be dressed to the nines.
In my eyes, all that glitters is gold. I just adore the glitz and glamour of it all, and cannot wait to feast my eyes on the divine dresses featured in films. Therefore, I have-with much deliberation-selected three characters from film that have the most luxurious wardrobe. Of course, they are all quite impractical for real life, but that’s precisely why people go to the movies- to escape the mundane.
Fleur Delacour
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Always wearing a shade of blue, Harry Potter’s Fleur Delacour always looks elegant. Played by Clémence Poésy, Fleur’s wardrobe includes her Beauxbatons Academy of Magic uniform, sweatsuit, swimsuit for the Triwizard Tournament and dress for the Yule Ball (left).
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Marion Davies
Set in 1924 on a luxury yacht in San Pedro, California,The Cat’s Meow (2001) stars Kirsten Dunst as silent film star Marion Davies. From glamorous headpieces to sleek nail-polish, Dunst has an incredible wardrobe as Marion Davies, the mistress of Mr. William Randolph Hearst.
Glinda the Good Witch
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From 1939’s The Wizard of Oz, Glinda’s voluptuous gown stands the test of time. Watching the classic film as a child, I thought the costume was the prettiest dress I had ever seen. While the pink crinoline, hat and wand may be a bit much for a social outing, it would make an excellent costume for Halloween or theme party. Billie Burke as Glinda, with long red hair, pink gown and magic wand is part of film history.
From Fleur Delacour to Glinda the Good Witch, film characters sport the most glamorous costumes. Their embellished gowns send me in a tizzy for sequins, jewels and satin. Their strong colours and perfect fit steal the gaze of audiences that love the glitz of costumes.