1. Julie Christie in Shampoo (1975)

Julie Christie dazzled audiences in Shampoo, and a huge part of that magnetism came from her glittering floor-length gown. Designed by John Bates under his Jean Varon label, the dress featured a deeply scooped back and enough sparkle to light up the screen. It’s been referenced endlessly over the years, but no homage has quite matched the magic—except maybe Kate Moss, who brought her own version to the CFDA Awards in 1998.

2. Audrey Hepburn in Two for the Road (1967)

We all know Audrey Hepburn’s classic elegance from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but her most daring fashion moment came in Two for the Road. Dressed in a space-age Paco Rabanne disc mini dress, complete with matching earrings and dramatic eyeliner, she redefined 1960s party wear. It was bold, futuristic, and absolutely unforgettable.

3. Diana Ross in Mahogany (1975)

As Tracy Chambers in Mahogany, Diana Ross didn’t just play a fashion designer—she embodied one. The embellished kimono-sleeve gown she wore, reportedly co-designed by Ross herself and Susan Gertsman, was red-carpet-worthy long before the Met Gala became what it is today. Glamour, drama, elegance—it had it all.

4. Mia Farrow in The Great Gatsby (1974)

Playing Daisy Buchanan, Mia Farrow channeled 1920s opulence in a beaded dress paired with a delicate headdress and tiny hands-free bag. The look became an instant pop-culture reference point and remains one of the most beloved interpretations of Fitzgerald’s jazz-age glamour.

5. Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

This list wouldn’t be complete without Monroe’s strapless fuchsia gown from “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” Designed by William Travilla, the dress—paired with opera gloves and glittering diamonds—became one of the most recreated and remembered looks in film history. That shock of pink against the red stage? Pure cinematic magic.

6. Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief (1955)

Before she became royalty, Grace Kelly was Hitchcock’s ultimate muse. In To Catch a Thief, she wore an ethereal white strapless gown that perfectly captured her cool elegance. Designed by legendary costumer Edith Head, it’s a masterclass in timeless sophistication.

7. Sharon Stone in Casino (1995)

If you want a lesson in screen presence, watch Sharon Stone in Casino. Dressed in a gold illusion gown by Bob Mackie, her character Ginger captivated with every entrance. The fur may have aged, but that dress—and the fierce energy behind it—still hits like a fashion thunderbolt.

8. Demi Moore in Indecent Proposal (1993)

The little black dress got a serious upgrade thanks to Thierry Mugler’s sculptural design worn by Demi Moore. With sharp lines and a neckline that echoed the power dressing of the ‘90s, it was the perfect foil to Moore’s sleek bob and strong screen persona.

9. Maggie Cheung in In the Mood for Love (2000)

It’s nearly impossible to pick a single dress from In the Mood for Love, where Maggie Cheung wore more than 20 different cheongsams. But the rose-patterned version stands out—quietly romantic, heartbreakingly beautiful, and unforgettable even two decades later.

10. Julia Roberts in Mystic Pizza (1988)

Before Pretty Woman, there was Mystic Pizza. And in that film, Julia Roberts wore a playful bow-fronted minidress that captured everything great about late-‘80s fashion—natural curls, bodycon fit, and kitten heels to top it off. It was youthful, fresh, and charmingly real.

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