Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

Bonnie and Clyde is a 1967 film starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty (one of the sexiest men of all time, in my opinion). According to Wikipedia, this was one of the first films of the New Hollywood era, when the American film industry was coming out of the Motion Picture Production Code. The movie's depictions of sex and violence were revolutionary at the time. However, this movie falls into the category of movies that my boyfriend describes as "movies that are supposed to be good, but are actually pretty boring." I guess it wasn't what I expected, but it was still pretty good. Bonnie's costumes in this film are iconic, and her wardrobe includes sweaters, mid-length skirts, silk scarves, and berets. Costume design is by Theadora Von Runkle, who also did Peggy Sue Got Married.

What's sexier than a man in a fedora?

A simple 1930's cotton dress

Phallic reference? I think yes

Note the fab 1960's make up

Berets are obviously the shit

This trench coat is probably my favorite

Surprise cameo by Willy Wonka!

I didn't get a shot of the last dress, but I didn't want to give away the end of the movie. That's a joke, you know what happens! This movie really makes me want to wear a beret, but unfortunately I feel I'll have to wait until fall for that.

The Swinger (1966)

Well, let me just say straight off the bat that this isn't a very good movie! The story follows an ambitious young journalist named Kelly Olsson, who is told by the girly mag "Girl Allure" executives that her work is too innocent and wholesome for them to publish. So she goes home (which is apparently an artists' commune?) to write a trashy sex novel, which she later passes of as her autobiography. Cases of mistaken identity ensue, and she gets the guy at the end...after he makes her act as a prostitute on a street corner and strip. Yes, it's strange. I'm sure it was very provocative in 1966. Ann-Margret is a doll as usual, but not even her fierceness can save this movie! Oh well, it's still a great little 60's gem if you like really tacky and insane movies (I do). Costume design is by the legendary Edith Head, who I believe has won more Academy Awards than any other woman. Kick ass!



Riddle me this: can you just wear tights as pants?



Every girl needs a green leather riding outfit!



More tights as pants. Is this allowed?







In probably the most famous scene of this movie, Ann-Margret is doused with paint to show how degenerate she is.



Was this a common look for old ladies in the 60's?



Quite inexplicably, about halfway through the movie, there is a very long photo shoot sequence in which Ann-Margret tries on a bunch of clothes and accessories. It's pretty much the best part of the movie.













This is the outfit she wears to seduce her man. I guess this is hot?



After all that shopping, this is what she chooses to wear to work.





I hate it when my top flies away!



Yes, this lady just entered the room holding a stuffed giraffe.





And that's the end! Well, they can't all be winners.

Une Femme Est Une Femme (A Woman Is A Woman) (1961)

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Une Femme Est Une Femme is a French film from 1961 directed by Jean-Luc Goddard. Angela, a stripper who wants to have a baby, is in the center of a love triangle between her boyfriend and his best friend. Anna Karina stars. Sounds like a drama, but it's actually funny. I thought this movie was really, really cute and I now realize that Zooey Deschanel is heavily influenced by 1960's movies like this. Hence, the hair. Anyhow, the costumes are really, really simple in this film. Angela wears one sweater, two skirts, two dresses, two coats, three pairs of tights, two berets, pajamas, a nightgown, and some lingerie. Everything is very simple and classic, and you could totally wear it today. The make-up and hair are also really great in this movie, and a great inspiration to me. As long as you don't mind subtitles, you will probably like this movie a lot. I think I might try to buy it, I liked it so much! Costume design is by Jaqueline Moreau.



A fabulous Holly Golightly-esque hair do (movies actually came out the same year, which in my opinion, was the best year for style EVER).



Angela's dressing room. Check out that gray coat in the background!



Anna strips and sings a song about how gorgeous she is.



How adorable is this dress?!



And how cute is this?



Upon further inspection, these tights have a fantastic diamond pattern.



I love this make-up so, so much.







This is the same red sweater as before, except worn backwards with tartan skirt and black belt.





A better picture of the eye make-up.



Note the camel coat...totally classic! You could wear that today.



No one ever does this with their hair anymore, the bow especially, but it was a pretty hot look in the early 60's.





Always match your beret to your tights.







Je suis une femme! I hope you have enjoyed, I'm going to go put on some more eyeliner now. Bye!