Well-constructed film aesthetics can easily outshine the plot and become synonymous with the production. Movies offer escapism; they transport the audience through striking cinematography, as does fashion through styling.
For those looking to romanticize everyday life, here are three mood boards inspired by iconic summer movies to enhance the motive for a soft summer wardrobe.
Midsommar
Ah, Midsommar. The movie that captured the hearts of quirky chicks with baby bangs at any given liberal arts college. It was so delicately edgy, and the capturing contrast of visuals and narrative was so good that it distracted the audiences from questioning the movie’s ambiguity.
All jokes aside, the soft pastel florals and crisp white attires were memorable enough to make this Scandinavian cult fantasy an indie darling.
The Look
Dress: Ganni, Pleated Georgette Mini Dress
Shoes: Fendi, Colibrì in pink mesh and nude leather
Scrunchie: Free People, Edge Floral Scrunchie
Dazed and Confused
Before Freaks and Geeks, the early 2000s cult comedy set in the 90s idolizing high school burn-outs, there was Dazed and Confused, the 90s cult stoner comedy set in the 70s romanticizing high school burn-outs.
Dazed and Confused gave Matthew McConaughey iconic lines, which blessed the internet culture fruitful gifs and memes; it is a national treasure. The movie’s cult status heightened by the 70s apparel makes the recent hype around the 90s aesthetic look amateur.
For a hardcore vintage fashion statement, go for the 70s look, and it will stand out wherever you are unless that place is deep Brooklyn or niche parts of Europe where the fit is already the norm.
The Look
Jumpsuit: ALICE+OLIVIA, Gorgeous Playsuit
Glasses: Ray-Ban, Round-frame Sunglasses
Socks: Thom Browne, Striped-socks
Shoes: Common Projects, Low-top Lace-up Sneakers
Call Me By Your Name
Call Me by Your Name's cinematography is a wet dream for those who fetishize romantic summers set somewhere in Northern Italy. But let’s get one thing straight: It would have been a whole different story if Elio and Oliver met in Sicily instead.
The Look
Top: Auguste, Marlowe Frida Cropped Blouse
Skirt: A.P.C, Utility Knee Length Skirt
Shoes: Gucci, Marmont 25mm Loafers
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