Red Cocktail Dress Magic: A Look Back at Movie History

Red is the color of love, passion, and beauty – and no color has been used to better effect in movie history than the classic red dress. From Audrey Hepburn’s iconic look in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Julia Roberts’ unforgettable moment in Pretty Woman, the red dress has become a timeless fashion statement that continues to appear on film screens today. Let’s take a look back at some of the most memorable red cocktail dress moments in movie history.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961): This romantic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly is still considered one of the best films of all time. The scene where Holly wears her little black dress and oversized sunglasses while window shopping outside Tiffany’s will go down in movie history as one of the most iconic fashion moments ever. The little black dress was complemented by a bright red scarf, adding a pop of color to the ensemble.

Pretty Woman (1990): In this modern classic, Julia Roberts plays Vivian Ward, an eccentric prostitute who meets Richard Gere’s character Edward Lewis and falls in love with him over the course of their week-long date. One of the most memorable scenes from this movie is when Vivian walks into a high-end boutique wearing her trademark red polka dot dress which she has transformed into a stunning evening gown with a simple belt. This scene became so popular that it inspired countless copycat looks over two decades later!

The Devil Wears Prada (2006): This satirical comedy follows Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), an aspiring journalist who takes on an internship with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), editor-in-chief of Runway magazine. One notable scene from this movie features Andy wearing a bright red cocktail dress to impress Miranda during lunch at an upscale restaurant – a risky move that ultimately pays off!

Red cocktail dresses have been appearing on film for decades now and continue to be popular today – proving that they can stand up against changing fashions and trends. These three movies are just some examples of how powerful these dresses can be; whether it’s making a bold fashion statement or conveying romance and longing, there is no denying that red dresses are here to stay!