The Icon: Faye Dunaway in Bonnie and Clyde

It's not Winter anymore, but still not quite Summer, and I refuse this to be Spring.
What am I supposed to wear?

When considering the most iconically stylish films of all time, Bonnie and Clyde (1967) is definitely one that comes to mind. In terms of hats alone, I cannot think of one film that is more inspirational. Where would we be without Bonnie's berets?

During these uncertain times (is this seriously Spring?), Bonnie makes an excellent case for her wardrobe in terms of weather; long skirts, light-knit sweaters, scarves and, of course, the berets. Her look is classically feminine (Summer), but paired with her tough attitude (Winter) provides a certain harmonious synergy that is ideal for life right now (again: Spring?).

(Although I may be confused about everything in life right now, and this is more of an Autumn look.)

Basically, what I'm trying to say is that it is perfectly acceptable to dress lady-like... as long as you're a badass about it.

A Look in History: 26 Years Since Heathers

"Dear Diary, my teen-angst bullshit now has a body count."

Before there was Mean Girls (2004), there was Clueless (1995). Before there was Clueless, there was Heathers (1988). Before Heathers, there was nothing.

Well, nothing of this magnitude anyway.

There are so many things to love about this film. The style, the quotes, the dark humour... It's so great, in fact, that you manage to get over the fact that Winona Ryder's the main character.

Who could have known, back in the day, that an 80's teen flick would be so amazing?

On March 31st, 1988, the cult of what should be known as The Life and Struggles of a Popular High School Girl undoubtedly began. Let it forever reign.

The Dark Approach: Kate Hudson in The Skeleton Key

When dealing with the supernatural, it's best to go boho.

Horror films often have a bad enough reputation as it is. When it comes to style in horror films... Wait, does such a thing even exist?  

It really doesn't, I suppose, because fashion and terror are hardly ever connected. What we are supposed to experience when watching a scary film (besides being scared), is being able to relate to the "every woman" protagonist, so that we can feel her fear. But is the "every woman" often just a casual dresser as she is depicted in most scary films? Do scary things not happen when you're well-dressed?

Apparently, if it involves ghosts, then yes.

The Skeleton Key (2005) does a pretty good job at combining casual and chic. Although Caroline Ellis (Kate Hudson), a hospice nurse who works at a plantation home in New Orleans, may seemingly not consider her "look" when getting dressed to care for an elderly man, she must subconsciously adapt to her environment. She deals with Hoodoo ghosts. What does this translate to, style-wise? Dark-boho-chic.

Costume designer Louise Frogley, though not necessarily a legend, has worked on the likes of Iron Man 3 (2013), Ocean's Thirteen (2007), The Rules of Attraction (2002), Traffic (2000), and countless others.

This is definitely a look to aspire to. 

Hot Mess: Julianne Moore in A Single Man

Do you ever feel like you'll end up sad and alone,
with nothing but your amazing style?

Well, maybe not completely alone. At least you'll have your GBFF (a.k.a. the gay BFF).

You'll call him during the day, from your bed, when you're at your most vulnerable; no make-up, no fancy dress, and your hair is a mess. Then you'll get all dolled-up when he comes over for dinner, and you two smoke, eat, drink and smoke some more together. And maybe when you're completely hammered, you two will dance.

Life could be worse. You could be that young blonde girl who dresses all in black, and hangs out with her tan GBFF, both of whom appear whimsically unaware of what lies ahead of them.

Wait, is this film my past and future?

Although the genius fashion designer, Tom Ford, directed A Single Man (2009), it was costume designer Arianne Philips who created the wonderful looks. She also worked on Girl, Interrupted (1999) and Walk the Line (2005). She seems to understand the wardrobe of complicated women. Good for her.

The Classic: Tilda Swinton in The Grand Budapest Hotel

No matter how old you are, it's important to remain stylish.

Let's take a few minutes to discuss Tilda Swinton in this film. Whilst audiences and critics alike have been astounded by her physical transformation in Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, I was more impressed by the costume design. 

How fabulous. Being able to see an elderly female character who is the stereotypical "super-rich widow" is something that does not happen as often as it should. Particularly one who obviously still cares about fashion.

Costume designer Milena Canonero is somewhat of a legend herself, having worked on films such as A Clockwork Orange (1971), Out of Africa (1985), The Godfather: Part III (1990) and Marie Antoinette (2006), to name a few. 

Let's all hope we'll still be dressed in our finest when we're in our 80s.