Fashion evolves with time, with movies being the main drivers. As an audience solely focused on the storyline and characters, we often overlook their outfits put together by professional fashion designers. Their clothes make them who they are, and we unknowingly adapt to style over time.
The Hollywood movies heroine from the ’90s classic clueless seeing Cher Horowitz strutting down her high school hallway in her iconic bright yellow plaid skirt suit might take you back to your first fashion experiences. A matching co-ord skirt set was the coolest thing you’d ever seen, it’s time to relive the glory days.
The fashion industry has evolved in the past 20 years and it has become a style sensation for the industry. Moreover, our list of the top Netflix movies is updated weekly with fresh selections. From classics to hidden gems, we have compiled a list of some of the amazing movies to stream from the service’s selection accessible for streaming. Below are the best movies on Netflix that gave us some unforgettable fashion trends.
1. Mean Girls
“On Wednesdays we wear pink” – fan or not, Hollywood movie lovers know this line very well. Mean Girls gave us some of the most iconic looks that people are still talking about.
While going from a normal, self-assured girl to the cold, hard, shiny plastic, the audience saw how Katy’s vibe changed with her style. Soon enough, Mean Girls fashion became a pop-culture symbol for the 2000s, finding its way to the apparel industry with pink, quoted tops, and mini skirts.
2. Sex and the City
The women from this movie provided the audience with four different styles that reflected each character’s personality. The public grew fond of Bradshaw’s bling-filled outfits while Miranda and Charlotte gave a twist to everyday professional attire and loewe apparel for women.
Their outfits ruled the 2000s and gave older women the confidence to choose from a wide range of styling options.
3. Devil Wears Prada
Andy’s initial days at her new job reflect the condition of every fashion-deaf person in today’s world. More than any cinema, this movie emphasized the importance of dressing well to its audience.
As viewers on a journey with Andy, we see her dressing sense gravitate towards Miranda’s style as the movie progresses. This fashion film changed our perspective of corporate style, giving it a decorative, feminine twist.
4. Clueless
Clueless is a movie about a good talker with the ability to convince people. People listen to her because of who she is, and her stellar fashion sense is a part of her identity. The fashion in this movie takes inspiration from the 90s’ grunge look and European street fashion.
Shortly after its release, brands like Chanel, Versace, and Calvin Klein incorporated the Clueless style into their apparel. One thing is clear from the movie, nothing makes a statement like yellow plaids.
5. Grease
The 1950s American high school outfits had a different vibe altogether, and modern fashion does not come close. It was crazy and well-collected simultaneously, thanks to the unique, big hairdos.
Grease popularized leather trousers and varsity jackets, and these outfits are still rocking the industry decades later. This musical inspired the fashion world such that no other film did, leaving a permanent mark on modern fashion.
6. Breakfast At Tiffany’s
Having Audrey Hepburn in a movie is enough to turn the whole thing into a fashion fiesta. Where have you seen blonde streaked hair, Beige trench coats, grey sweaters, and oversized glasses? That’s right, everywhere in today’s world, an indication of Hepburn’s style influences us.
Her character in the movie, combined with her stylish clothes, made people comfortable with the idea of being fashionable in everyday life. You don’t need a special occasion to dress up, do it because it makes you feel good.
7. Atomic Blonde
Whoever said that it is impossible to kick ass while wearing a stylish outfit has never seen atomic blonde. The high-heeled stilettos, trench-coat, leather gloves, and huge sunglasses are a style statement for everyday wear. This movie elaborated upon the pre-existing trends, giving them a more stylish twist.
8. 500 Days of Summer
Summer’s outfits in this movie are girly, floral, and delicate. Everyone goes through a phase where they want to wear a swirling dress with a beautiful pattern to it, but many of us can’t accessorize it correctly.
Zooey Deschanel was the physical embodiment of “the quirky girl” in this movie, giving the trope a new image. Her cute outfits are the go-to for any woman during the summer season when we girls find it hard to balance fashion and comfort.
9. Monster High
Monster High seems a bit off this list but they had a huge impact on Gen Z and Millenial fashion, especially for Cosplay fans.
It was worth $1 billion in 2013 and has an estimated yearly revenue of $240,190 per year and is still increasing.
Their YouTube channel has 2.3 million subscribers and a whopping 16 movies from 2019-2002 (check the order of movies here)
If you ever feel like questioning the purpose of fashion, check out Miranda’s little speech about “stuff” from Devil Wears Prada. Our clothes shape our personality, and the right outfits can give us a much-needed dash of confidence.
Fashion helps us fit in and stand out in a room simultaneously, and there’s nothing more you need, to create a lasting impression.