14 Gorgeous Movie Dresses That Almost Outshone the Actresses Themselves

Dresses can also be the protagonists of movies. They can impress audiences just as much as the performances and plot twists. Some heroines’ outfits are so beautiful that they deserve to go down in fashion history, don’t you think?

We, from incredible.club, we watch movies not only because of the talented actors and exciting plots, but also to admire the most beautiful fashion costumes. We’re sure you’ll get a dose of visual satisfaction too. Follow!

“Are you listening to me, Neo, or are you looking at the woman in the red dress?” said Morpheus. The spectacular red dress stands out even more against the background of black suits – this is a technique that works for both the spectators and the characters in the film. Thanks to the “red dress effect”, the blonde stands out from the crowd and acts as a distraction object during Neo’s training.

The golden robe with glittering sequins over the silk dress became memorable because it was unique and because it so much reflected Mrs. Coulter—a beautiful, cool, flashy, powerful woman. According to costume designer Ruth Myers, the inspiration came from old Hollywood.

The emerald green dress, in the royal style, was worn by Beauty when entering the Beast’s castle. It is with him that the girl walks through the forest and finds the tomb of Princess Lani – the mistress of the owner of the castle. This dress, like other costumes in the film, created by Pierre-Yves Gayraud, combines elements of imperialist and renaissance style.

This bright scarlet dress, which costume designer Anna B. Shepherd created, embodying the style of the 1940s, clearly highlights the protagonist’s desire to separate from her family. The lipstick and nails, matching the dress, underscore her resolve and herald the spectacular ending to the scene—where the villains come together.

The retro blue cocktail dress, created by designer Mary Zophres, was worn by Emma Stone’s character to a party, after which she met Sebastian (Ryan Gosling). In the film, blue shows the creative potential of both Mia and Sebastian, who wears a blue suit in the same scene.

Juliet’s dress, like all the costumes in the film, is fully in keeping with the historical era — it was the style of the 15th century. The costume designer chose a darker red tone to represent the Capulet house, which Juliet belonged to, and a moderate blue for the Montague house.

Stylist Milena Canonero not only created clothes inspired by the period, but also costumes that added meaning to the historical context. For example, this floral print dress, which matches the design on the walls, was worn by Marie Antoinette when she was reading a disappointing letter from home. The letter stated that her brothers and sisters were already having children and she still didn’t have any. Marie Antoinette submitted to the rules of luxury life at Versailles and lost herself in trying to do someone else’s will.

The most glamorous blonde of the 50s, Marilyn Monroe, wears a beautiful pink satin dress with matching gloves. With her elegance, the actress captivated both the audience and the film crew when she performed the iconic musical number “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”. Later, the pink dress became a fashion icon and was repeated countless times, including by Madonna in the “Material Girl” music video.

The same yellow ball gown from Disney’s animated film Beauty and the Beast was brought to the movies, but with a slight change. Emma Watson wanted to create the image of a modern, strong and daring Beauty, but the princess’s previous dress had a different tone. Therefore, costume designer Jacqueline Durran tried to find a balance between the delicate doll dress and a new interpretation for the film’s protagonist.

Allie is reunited with Noah in a simple but elegant dress, all buttoned up. And when they finally see each other, one of the most memorable romantic scenes in cinema unfolds – the beautiful kiss in the rain. Stylist Karyn Wagner says she tried to reflect the era and the type of woman the protagonist wanted to be in the dress; and light blue symbolized hope.

The protagonist’s beige dress has a simple cut, but is greatly embellished with crystal drops. Daisy dresses him up for one of Gatsby’s lavish parties, at which he informs her that they are thrown especially for her. According to costume designer Catherine Martin, this dress was inspired by model #33 from Prada’s Spring-Summer 2010 collection.

Compared to the character’s other “elaborate” outfits, this is a very simple yet delicate and memorable dress. The floral ornamentation matches the view of nature in the scene where Emma discovers what George Knightley’s feelings were. And this visual harmony was not the idea of ​​the director or the camera operator — but a decision by costume designer Alexandra Byrne, who wanted to use the color of the dress to emphasize how the protagonist fit into her environment and, at the same time, how she stood out. in him.

The delicate pink dress with light, flowing ruffles was Hermione’s first more feminine look in the adaptation of the Harry Potter saga and also her first dress in the entire film series. Thanks to him and, of course, her hairstyle, Harry and Ron finally notice that Hermione is not only a friend and an excellent student, but also an attractive girl.

The beautifully embroidered velvet “elf” dress was called “Requiem” (as it was described in the film’s costume exhibit)—probably because Arwen wears it in the scene where her father convinces her to say goodbye to her dreams of a life with a human to leave for Valinor, the realm of the immortal elves.

Now, tell us: which of these beautiful dresses would you most like to try?