It is the need of the hour to #StayHomeStaySafe, yes, but it is becoming increasingly challenging to keep our minds distracted and entertained while at it. All of us are waiting for the coronavirus pandemic to end. Someone of us more than others so that we can finally wear our favourite summer clothes and step-out! Internet is our only source to know there’s still beauty in the world. And there is!
We’ve got you covered with a few classic fashionable movies from the 90s and 00s (Breakfast At Tiffany’s being an exception, obviously) that’ll serve as the perfect timepass for a fashionista like yourself as well as major style inspiration. It’s all coming back, after all. Who doesn’t love coloured jeans, bike shorts and ruffled dresses that became a trend in the time? If a part of you loves the outfits that our actresses wore in these two decades, then you’ll absolutely enjoy watching and rewatching our recommendations. All you’ve to do is stream them online and revisit their oh-so-stylish world. Ready to step-out of quarantine looking trendy AF?
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Amazon Prime Video
This is THE fashion movie that has stood the test of time. Whether it is Andy’s (played by Anne Hathway) long white coat or her black evening gown, these are clothes we’d love to have in our wardrobe even in 2020. The plot of the movie revolves around Andy, a college graduate, who lands a job at Runway Magazine as an assistant to diabolical editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep).
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Pretty Woman (1990)
Amazon Prime Video
Pretty woman, walking down the street… pretty woman! Oh, this song has already transported me to the high street lanes of Los Angeles. Though a rom-com between a successful businessman (Richard Gere) and a sex worker (Julia Roberts), the movie is known for opening the doors to a new world of fashion. None of us can forget those thigh-high black boots or the red gown worn by Vivian. Edward had to fall hard for her in the modern Cinderella update.
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Confessions of A Shopaholic (2009)
Amazon Prime Video
A must watch for everyone who is addicted to shopping! Or pretty things. The costumes in this movie were specially designed by Patricia Field who indeed brought life to the wardrobe of shopaholic Rebecca Bloomwood (played by Isla Fisher). All we’ve ever wanted is to have a wardrobe like hers (minus all the debt), whether it is her ruffle dresses that are so in now or her statement coats.
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Clueless (1995)
Netflix
This teenage comedy is all about 90s fashion. Cute PJs, nightsuits, spaghetti tops, co-ord sets and what not! Also, how can we not talk about the sheer tops that Alicia Silverstone’s character Cher has worn in parts of the movie? The trend is raging RN! Clueless is about a rich Beverly Hills teen (Cher) who sets up two lonely teachers to get better grades. And, this goes without saying, life-changing stuff happens in between.
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Coco Before Chanel (2009)
Netflix
“There’s no one else like you, Coco”, says the guy who falls in love with the character of Gabrielle Chanel (played by Audrey Tautou). Nicknamed Coco, she is a part-time seamstress with a dream of making hats for French high society. As the title suggests, this movie is about the early life of the French fashion designer and namesake of the luxury brand, Coco Chanel. Hence, of course, there’s loads of designing, fashion shows and outfits that you’d absolutely love.
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Sex And The City (2008)
Amazon Prime Video
Let’s face it, watching Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda walking down the road and singing ‘I am woman’ in shimmery dresses didn’t just speak of their friendship and confidence, but also of their love for fashion. Whether it is Carrie Bradshaw’s (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) tutu skirt or her Dolce & Gabbana floral dress, there’s so much to love about her fashion sense in the movie. Carrie is living the dream life in New York City along with her three best friends. However, after she is left at the alter by the man she loves is when Carrie realises that she must learn how to love the city that she’s lived in forever and has loved her back.
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Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961)
Netflix
We all know where the black sheath dress trend started. Filmed in 1961, this movie was way ahead of its time as far as Holly Golightly’s (played by Audrey Hepburn) wardrobe’s concerned. Decades have passed by and nothing chicer and more elegant than her velvet gloves and pearls have been found. They just transport me straight into the vintage NY era.
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Cocktail (2012)
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Cocktail should be on every fashionista’s watchlist and why not! Deepika Padukone’s character Veronica gave us some major style inspiration in this movie. Whether it was her glittery and all-glam party dresses or her beachy co-ord sets, we wanted everything from her closet. A closely-knit love triangle, the movie will also keep you entertained besides giving you some evergreen and iconic looks.
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Aisha (2010)
Amazon Prime Video
Fashion icon Sonam Kapoor’s styling was done by Pernia Quereshi in this one and she did one helluva job. While the movie revolves around friends and romance, it was Sonam’s outfits that caught everyone’s attention. From her long coats, hats, sunglasses to short dresses, we loved all of them! Very South Delhi, we must say!
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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
Amazon Prime Video
Weddings are one thing Indians keep looking forward to throughout the year and YJHD is one movie that gave us major shaadi outfit inspiration. Naina Talwar, played by Deepika Padukone, has aced all the wedding looks–from her red sharara at the sangeet to her sexy blue saree at the cocktail party that became a sensation across the nation.
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Which of these would you go for first?
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