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The Clueless movie was the surprise hit of 1995, giving us a biting satirical outlook on adolescence in star-studded Beverly Hills. But something that really made Clueless stand out was the fashion, which was colourful, bold, and ever-so-fabulous. And now that the retro is the new fashionable, there’s no better time to rewatch the film and rank all of our favourite outfits!
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Clueless: Outfits, Drama, And Teen Angst
Loosely adapted on Jane Austen’s Emma, Clueless tells the story of Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and the hijinks that she gets up to after deciding to give Tai (Brittany Murphy) “a tragically unhip” classmate a makeover. Along the way, with a little help from best friend Dionne (Stacey Dash) and budding love interest Josh (Paul Rudd), Cher realises the importance of the relationships in her life.
While the film was a smash hit when it was released, one thing that caught everyone’s eye was the impeccable taste in fashion! With a variety of hip, stylish, laid-back, or over-the-top outfits, it seemed like the movie had an outfit for every #mood. From the hairdos to the shoes, Clueless would go on to influence closets everywhere.
Here are our favourite looks from the film:
Pretty In Plaid
One of the most iconic Clueless costumes ever was Cher’s and Dionne’s matching plaid blazers and skirts. It’s immediately recognisable as THE Clueless yellow outfit, inspiring millions of real-life besties to strut in plaid. It was a go-to Halloween costume for girls for a while, and with that bold yellow print, we can’t blame them!
Wear the look:
Cher’s “Capable” Outfit
One look at Cher’s shopping outfit and you wouldn’t have thought that this was a girl who just failed her driving test and just came from a fight with a friend. This look is a perfect blend of 80s and 90s with the oversized button up blazer and argyle skirt.
Wear the look:
Everlane The Italian Go Weave Blazer
American Eagle Lace Button Down Shirt
Why Don’t You Two Have Coffee Together?
In this brief yet hilarious scene of Cher encouraging two of her professors to get together, she casually stuns in a crisp red-themed school outfit. Maybe she’s subconsciously associating Mr Hall with feelings of love and affection – but it certainly made more of an impression on watchers than the coffee did!
Wear the look:
Women’s Classic Blue And White Striped Button Down Shirt
Boohoo Woven Tartan Check Wrap Mini Skirt
Layered For School
Her grades may not have been top-tier, but Cher’s definitely earned her A’s with her school outfits, especially in this scene where she debuts an all-new Tai. This simple yet cool combo of a dress up button-front mini and a sweater-vest covered Oxford is STILL a look you can see in campuses today. Truly, she was (fabulously) ahead of her time.
Wear the look:
Gap New Fitted Boyfriend Oxford
Blue Ocean Argyle Sweater Vest
The Red Dress
And finally, who can forget the stunning and sultry one-piece Cher donned when having a boy over? Single-handedly responsible for giving little black dresses everywhere a run for their money, this fantastic number definitely worked on us!
Wear the look:
A-Line Short Mini Sleeveless Back Dress
Not So Clueless After All
We hope you’ve enjoyed this little throwback to one of the most fashionable movies of its time. Next time you buy clothes online, try to keep these icons of style in your mind. Hold your own Clueless 2 with these inspired outfits, and go through life just like Cher!
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