Glamorous Women in TV and Film
After we watch a movie or TV show, we tend to remember the fashion the most. Fashion is what sticks with us and makes a character iconic.
Women on screen tend to be represented in a few ways. The young, free spirit, looking for love or her dream job. The mother, whose life revolves around family and has to learn to make time for herself. The career-driven woman who never has time for love. The older woman, who has lived out her years and is there to give advice.
Once in a blue moon, a strong, confident, independent woman is introduced in a TV show or film.
Through their fashion, these women portray the "don't mess with me" vibe. Fashion is a staple in TV and film. It is often what we remember most. For example, Blair and Serena from Gossip Girl in the red and blue dresses, Peggy Olson from Madmen in her pencil skirts and colorful tops, Cher from Clueless and her iconic yellow plaid suit, and Audrey Hepburn's black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's.
With March being Women's History Month, it’s time to pay homage to some of the most glamorous, best-dressed, and memorable fashion moments. Here are 5 of the strongest and best dressed women portrayals in Hollywood.
Samantha Jones
Samantha Jones portrayed by actress Kim Cattrall, is self-assured, doesn’t need a man, and stands down for no one. She is the most sexually liberated and bold character on Sex and The City; she’s a woman living the bachelor-lifestyle. She has many iconic looks throughout the six seasons of the TV show and the two movies. With her power suits, gingham sets, sequined pants, and slinky red dresses, she is one of the most fashionable TV characters.
Elle Woods
Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) from the movie Legally Blonde, has some of the most recognizable fashion moments to date. This movie from start to finish serves with every look. Elle is a confident, smart and iconic character. Elle's clothing plays a huge role in the film, as her fashion is what tells the story of her fun bubbly personality. The iconic pink dress she wears in court, sequined bikinis, a bunny outfit, and a nuanced take on business attire are the looks that stand out when you think of Elle Woods.
Olivia Pope
Let's be honest, Olivia Pope, portrayed by actress Kerry Washington, runs the country. From the TV show Scandal, Olivia's character is strong, intelligent, sophisticated, and always knows how to solve a problem. It makes sense that Washington rocks so many pant suits and power coats because she plays such a take-charge-character. We also can't forget the iconic black & white dress she wore to a White House event in season 2. Olivia is always business-ready with wine glass in hand and white hat on head; she keeps it fun yet, stays fashionable.
Andy Sachs
The Devil Wears Prada had us all wishing for Stanley Tucci to give us a makeover. Andy's character, portrayed by Anne Hathaway, goes through significant change in style. She wears boring patterns and bland colors because she thinks she’s going against the industry. That is until Meryl Streep's character puts her in place by comparing two teal belts. Andy then becomes one of the most fashionable girls at her job. She starts excelling in her career and gains an ample amount of confidence simply from her clothing.
Cookie Lyon
From the TV show Empire, Cookie Lyon portrayed by Taraji P. Henson, is a go-getter, has no filter and will support you but tell you how it is. Her furs, prints, and accessories are reason enough to watch this show. She is all about making statements through fierce fashionable clothing. Her clothing is loud, eye-catching, and stylish—but that's who cookie is.
Women in TV and film are often given the same character arcs and wear the same dull clothing. With an added use of fashion, you take a character from drab to fab. Besides these women all being strong and independent, one of the main reasons they still live on is because of these powerful-fashion-moments. Fashion is important in representing who a person is and, if done right, can tell a story all on its own.