Welcome to part two of our movie heroine inspired fashion series! This look is loosely inspired by Marilyn Monroe's character in Bus Stop. The movie's saloon singer heroine, Cherie, demands respect and fights for her independence as she escapes the pursuits of an unwelcome lover. While the actual premise of the movie is slightly creepy, I love what Cherie stands for, and I wanted to put a look together that captured her femininity and her strength.
We paired this flirty vintage dress with a Rosie the Riveter-esque chambray and menswear-inspired wedges. We love that this look embraces everything that's traditionally "girly" in a way that reflects strength and demands respect.
We hope you enjoyed our little foray into movie fashion! I promise there will be more to come, but for now it's back to real life. See you when I graduate, Netflix!
i've never seen that movie, guess i'll have to now :) i'm so in love with this dress! it's just perfectly springy :)
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Jacqueline,
DeleteYou really should! It's a great movie! Thank you for reading!
I am in love with this dress. Where is it from?!
ReplyDeleteIt's vintage! I actually got it from my parents' house the last time I visited home! It was just sitting in the closet with some other yard sale rejects. My mom has literally no idea where it came from! Obvi I snatched it up as soon as I saw it.
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