Lights, camera, fashion! We’re rolling out the red carpet for 20 of the most iconic movie dresses. From Holly Golightly’s LBD to Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding gown, these looks did more than just appear on screen—they owned it.
1. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Audrey Hepburn, serving timeless chic as Holly Golightly, totally owned the ’60s in that Givenchy number. The dress that launched a million LBDs!
2. Judy Garland & Billie Burke in The Wizard of Oz
From Dorothy’s sweet gingham to Glinda’s celestial ball gown—these dresses spellbind faster than you can click your heels three times.
3. Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind
Scarlett O’Hara’s fiery red gown is the ultimate Southern belle flex—bold, dramatic, and too iconic to ever fade into the Tara sunset.
4. Rita Hayworth in Gilda
Rita Hayworth + black satin + long gloves = Hollywood’s recipe for eternal glam. This Jean Louis dress knows its angles.
5. Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Lorelei Lee in a pink satin dream is peak glam. Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but this gown is forever Marilyn’s BFF.
6. Grace Kelly in Rear Window
Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont, swirling around in an Edith Head masterpiece, defined 1950s elegance. Pure class in every frame!
7. Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch
Marilyn’s white dress doing the flirtatious tango over a subway grate? William Travilla, you genius, this look is forever etched in our fashion hearts!
8. Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface
Michelle Pfeiffer absolutely slayed as Elvira Hancock in a sleek blue slip dress. The definition of ’80s chic right there!
9. Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing
Jennifer Grey’s twirly pink dress is as sweet and memorable as those dance moves. Nobody puts Baby’s dress in a corner!
10. Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts in that red gown is the makeover scene to end all makeover scenes. Vivian’s wardrobe glow-up is our forever mood!
11. Kate Winslet in Titanic
Kate Winslet’s Rose in a burgundy beaded gown was the epitome of 1910s elegance, perfect for an epic love story aboard the most (in)famous ship ever.
12. Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Kate Hudson dazzled in a silky yellow gown that matched her character’s sunny disposition. Simple, stunning, and so Andie Anderson.
13. Keira Knightley in Atonement
Keira stole the show in the Jacqueline Durran-designed dress that perfectly melded style with the heartache of Cecilia Tallis. Drama in every stitch!
14. Lily James in Cinderella
Lily James was spellbinding as Cinderella in Sandy Powell’s blue gown, which was basically a fairytale come to life. Butterflies included!
Emma Watson as Belle rocked that Jacqueline Durran yellow gown like it was going out of style—oh wait, it never will!
16. Diana Ross in Mahogany
Diana Ross slayed in Mahogany with a self-designed orange gown that was as fiery as Tracy’s ambitions. Style, meet substance!
17. Jennifer Lopez in Maid in Manhattan
J.Lo’s peach gown in Maid in Manhattan was understated elegance at its best. Cinderella can step aside; Marisa’s in town!
18. Sarah Jessica Parker in SATC The Movie
SJP’s Vivienne Westwood wedding dress brought drama and high fashion to the streets of NYC. Total Carrie move.
19. Nicole Kidman as Satine in Moulin Rouge
Nicole Kidman’s Satine in a dazzling silver dress was all Belle Époque opulence and stage glamour—absolutely stunning!
20. Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion
Romy and Michele in metallic outfits nailed the quirky, fun-loving high school reunion vibe that’s still a hit at every throwback party.
So there you have it, a recap of cinema’s most unforgettable dresses. Who wore it best? We say all of them!
