With any popular or classic film comes an even more iconic costume and no matter what year the film was released, there is always a great possibility that the costume impacted the fashion culture in one way or another.
In this case, gorgeous gowns and dresses that are seen in films ranging from the 1930s all the way to the 2000s are some of the most stunning and memorable costumes still talked about today. From Marilyn Monroe all the way to Emma Watson, there is no denying just how iconic and dazzling these dresses are.
The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Marilyn Monroe was one of the biggest style icons of her time, and although she passed over 50 years ago, she still continues to thrive as a huge fashion icon and inspiration. Her role in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch, is definitely her most famous role and features, quite possibly, the most iconic dress on this list.
The dress was created for the film by the award-winning designer William Travilla, who kept the dress up until his passing in 1990, and then it sold at an auction for over $5.6 million dollars. Who would have ever thought that posing over a subway grating would make for such an iconic scene?
Breakfast At Tiffany's (1961)
Breakfast At Tiffany's is an all-time classic film and Audrey Hepburn continues to be a huge fashion icon, even after nearly 30 years after her passing in 1993. But her most iconic and well-known look from the film is definitely her stylish black dress paired with sunglasses and stunning pearl jewelry which can be seen at the beginning of the film.
Hepburn's Holly Golightly really shone with this outfit and the dress was created by none other than the creator and founder of Givenchy, Hubert de Givenchy.
Cinderella (2015)
Although some live-action films can have a difficult time matching the classic animated Disney princess gowns, 2015's Cinderella really hit the nail on the head with this recreation. Actress Lily James portrayed the classic Disney princess and was able to really bring the animated motion picture to life with this gorgeous blue ball gown and glass slippers.
The gown was designed by fashion designer Sandy Powell and it took over 20 people to pull together and tackle all of the layers and volume needed to bring the dress to life. Lily James went on to admit to Washington Post that “the dress that Sandy Powell created, I mean I think she is a genius and I’m grateful for that dress - but it was like torture."
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Even if one hasn't seen the classic film Dirty Dancing, it is most likely that they have still seen the iconic dance number at the end of the film, as well as heard the quote: "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."
Most would argue that the dance number is the most memorable part of the film for its song and iconic dance lift, but there is no denying just how amazing Jennifer Grey's light pink chiffon dress is. The dress is also featured on the movie poster, which shows just how important this gown is.
Titanic (1997)
Titanic is most one of the most well-known films ever made and also one of the most successful at the box office, but with the heartbreaking story of the sinking ship comes the incredibly stunning fashion seen throughout the film.
Kate Winslet's most beloved gown from the film is possibly the red chiffon dress with gorgeous black sheer covering, designed with small beads that cover the entire gown. This dress is otherwise known as the "jump dress" since it is the one she is wearing when she and Leonardo DiCaprio's character, Jack, first meet and jump off the ship.
Beauty And The Beast (2017)
Another live-action Disney film joins this list, with Emma Watson's portrayal of Belle in Beauty and the Beast. It's no secret that the classic iconic yellow ball gown in the animated film is a huge reason as to why the film is so loved, but when the 2017 remake hit the big screen, audiences were torn as to whether or not they actually liked the dress.
But all in all, whether you liked the recreation of the dress or not, it is still iconic and really brings forth the liveliness and innocence to Emma Watson's character as a whole!
The Wizard Of Oz (1939)
Quite possibly the cutest checkered blue and white dress of all time would have to be Dorothy's from the timeless film The Wizard of Oz. Judy Garland brought the charming character to life on the big screen and through her innocence, she stole the hearts of audiences all over the world.
The film was released in the late 1930s and is now 81 years old, but still continues to be a favorite and so is the adorable costume. Not to mention, Dorothy's shiny ruby red slippers are what really ties the iconic look together and shows the true meaning of the film, since they are also what Dorothy uses to get back home.
The Princess Diaries (2001)
Mia Thermopolis Renaldi isn't a name that any late 90s or early 2000's kid is going to forget anytime soon, and that is probably because of her incredible change in style in the film. In The Princess Diaries, she finally accepted her place as the next heir of Genovia and donned the intimidating gown shown at the end of .
The beautiful white strapless ball gown with embellished gold flowers paired with elbow-length white gloves and a sparkling tiara helped Anne Hathaway completely stun audiences in her role as Mia in the film. Not to mention, it helped start a new trend of "foot popping" while kissing in the 2000s.
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (2003)
If there is anything better than the love story in How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, it is the fashion throughout the movie, particularly Kate Hudson's long silky yellow gown. Since Hudson's character, Andie Anderson, works at Composure Magazine, it's obvious why her fashion sense was so great, but it is this dress that made the film so memorable.
But the one thing that made the dress even better had to be the jaw-dropping 84-carat yellow diamond necklace she wore, which is worth nearly $5,280,000.
Pretty Woman (1990)
To say that Julia Roberts' red dress in the film Pretty Woman is iconic would be an understatement.
This crimson red, off-the-shoulder dress, paired with long white gloves and the even more gorgeous ruby red diamond necklace is definitely one of the best parts of the film, and it perfectly shows the transformation that Julia's character Vivian Ward goes through.