Is there a woman in the world that doesn't own a little black dress? You know the one I'm talking ab...

1. Influential Fashion Trends Inspired Hollywood
Is there a woman in the world that doesn't
own a little black dress? You know the one
I'm talking about; typically sleeveless, cut
about two inches above the knee, with a
sensual neckline. It either slips over your
head or zips up the back and looks
outstanding with a short strand of pearls.
But would this fashion staple occupy even
half of our closets today if it was not for the
movie in which Audrey Hepburn donned
hers? I'm talking about Breakfast at
Tiffany's. The original little black dress was
actually designed by Coco Channel in the
1920's, but did not become popularized until
Ms. Hepburn wore it in her iconic movie.
Since then, few women have attended dressy
functions without wearing one. This little
black dress may be the most famous example
of how Hollywood has influenced fashion
over the years. Just for fun, let's look at a
few more:
THE EYES HAVE IT
Elizabeth Taylor set a new standard in the
application of eye makeup with her turn in the title role of the 1963 classic, Cleopatra. Heavy
eyeliner never looked so good and in fact, this is one style that has ebbed and flowed in popularity
over the years, but is making a comeback. The charcoal eye pencil is a standard item in most
women's makeup bags.
BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN
Maybe, maybe not; but there were no shortage of women willing to find out after seeing the likes of
bottle blondes such as Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot and Jayne Mansfield on the big
screen. Other celebrities such as Madonna, Pamela Anderson and Gwen Stefani have copied this
iconic look over the years, assuring that the bottle blonde look never dies.

2. GENDER-BENDING WOMEN
Diane Keaton made it acceptable and even popular for
women to don men's suits and ties and call it fashion when
she stepped out in the same attire in 1977's Annie Hall.
Her fearless experiment in fashion quickly caught on as
women everywhere reveled in the free flowing, oversized suit coats and wing tipped shoes. Women
embraced this look as the movement toward gender equality really took off. Ironically, this playfully
androgynous style of dress came to be considered sexy by many. Though it was Diane Keaton that
really cemented the look for American culture, she was not actually the pioneer. Two decades
earlier, the incomparable Katherine Hepburn began stepping out in men's shoes and pantsuits.
FLASHDANCE APPEAL
Jennifer Beals turned the torn, off-the-shoulder sweatshirt into a must-have for every woman. Tight
leggings with legwarmers capped off this casual style, which was reflective of what dancers wore to
workouts. Despite the origin of this look, probably 99% of women wearing the style never set foot in
a dance studio! Like many fashion trends, this one quickly faded.
THE FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT...I GOTTA WEAR SHADES
Tom Cruise slid into his foyer wearing nothing but socks, tidy-whities, a button down shirt and those
iconic black sunglasses in his 1983 movie, Risky Business. Ever since that epic moment in cinema,
there are few, if any, people that have not owned at least one pair of those glasses. I still have a
pair!
THE MADONNA LOOK
I'm not sure what else to call it, but you know what I'm
talking about; the lace gloves, ratted and streaked hair,
dark glasses, red lipstick, torn legging, and bustiers. This
look was a hodge-podge of styles that looked as if they
were assembled from a variety of second-hand thrift
stores. Young girls everywhere rushed out to emulate the
look. Fashion magazines, movies such as Suddenly
Seeking Susan, and music videos kept the style relevant
for much of the 80s.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
It's a look we can't forget, though we may want to. John Travolta danced his way into our hearts in

3. 1977's Saturday Night Fever, and for a time, disco dance halls everywhere were crawling with men
in white suits with silk shirts unbuttoned to mid-chest, gold chains and fashionable loafers. A decade
later, the tv show, Miami Vice, dressed lead characters in outfits that were reminiscent of that style,
minus the silk shirts.
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