#blue valentine

1. Veronica, Heathers.

Heathers is like a cinematic scrap book of the best and worst of the eighties (I’ve never seen so many padded blazers in a room before) and I’m rather partial to Winona Ryder’s ruffly blue skirt in this scene.

2. Superman, Superman.

That red and blue colour scheme is rather bold, even if you ignore the fact that he has underwear on over his trousers, but hey he’s Superman, and he can (weirdly) pull it off.

3. Elsa, Frozen.

Disney’s most critically and commercially successful film for many years also features one of it’s most iconic costumes. While it’s never made apparent why Elsa’s powers to create snow also involve the ability to produce perfectly functioning clothing and palaces, it doesn’t really matter when the addition of a spangly ice blue dress, a plait and a power ballad can propel her from nought to badass in about 4 seconds.  

4. Django, Django Unchained.

One of the funniest moments from Quentin Tarantino’s interesting but overly long Western comes when Django gets to pick his own outfit and selects this ruffly, velvety monstrosity that would make Austin Powers wince.  

5. Dean, Blue Valentine.

No one wears a suit better than Ryan Gosling, and no Ryan Gosling character wears a suit better than Dean in Blue Valentine. He’s never looked better than when he weds his love Cindy in this lovely powder blue jacket. Dreamy.

6. Sydney, American Hustle.

American Hustle had all kind of weird going on with the costumes, hair and make-up last year. While many honed in on Christian Bale’s comb-over, Jennifer Lawrence’s marigolds and Bradley Coopers, Amy Adams seemed to slip under the radar somewhat. This is a shame as she too got to revel in the seventies ridiculousness, with enormous curls and some spectacular plunging dresses.

7. Emma, Blue is the Warmest Colour.

More hair rather than clothing, Emma’s bright blue hair is arguably the first thing that draws Adele to her love in the racey French Cannes winner.  

8. Betty, White Christmas.

There’s a bit of everything going on in these gloriously OTT costumes from White Christmas. Gloves, lace, flashy jewellry, feathers…if you can’t over indulge at Christmas, then when can you?

9. Katniss, The Hunger Games.

Fashion is a pivitol factor in both the Hunger Games novels and film adaptations, highlighting the ridiculousness of the Captiol and showing what power the media has when something as simple as a dress can make the public love Katniss. However, it’s the dress Katniss wears at the reaping in the very first novel that stands out most. While everything seems muted and beige in District 12, her pale blue dress and braid make her stand out immediately, but not in a glaringly obvius way.  

10. Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz.

One of the most easily identifiable costumes of all time, Dorothy’s Gingham blue dress teemed with her glittery red slippers is one of the most iconic looks in the history of cinema. It’s pretty much impossible to go to a fancy dress party these days and not see someone wearing it.