The 10 Most Fashionable Couples From Your Favorite Films
Everyone loves a rom-com, but these movie couples are also major sources of style inspiration.
Whether you're coupled up or flying solo, there's no better way to celebrate Valentine's Day this year than by curling up with a good movie. Luckily, L'OFFICIEL has you covered with this list of films that includes Hollywood's best-dressed couples, from classic '50s romances to modern period pieces.
Whether it be a rom-com or a thriller, get ready to obsess over these fashion-forward pairs.
Roman Holiday is a timeless love story with impeccable fashion. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, the film captures an unexpected romance between a runaway princess and an eager reporter as they traverse through Rome. With the legendary Edith Head as the film's costume designer, the couple appears in a number of classic outfits. Hepburn lives up to her legacy as a fashion icon in belted skirts, silky foulards, and strappy sandals, while Peck looks as handsome as ever in perfectly tailored suits.
Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief combines beautiful scenery with dazzling clothes to create the perfect romantic thriller. Edith Head was also the film's main costume designer and ensured that Grace Kelly and Cary Grant looked très chic as they track down a jewelry thief in the French Rivera.
America's favorite couple, Sandy and Danny, are nothing short of style icons. Danny's signature slicked-back hair and leather jacket are the quintessential elements of the bad-boy look. Sandy, who sets the bar high for your average high schooler, dominated the Grease screen with her luscious locks, tight satin pants, and chic heels. This 1950s love story is filled with killer looks.
Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are the dreamiest couple of all. Set in the quaint neighborhood of London's Notting Hill, Grant, a book shop owner, meets Roberts, who plays the international movie star Anna Scott. After a bit of a rough start, the duo quickly fall in love. Grant dresses as a classic British gentleman while Roberts puts together a number of stunning looks. From Chanel berets to tiny sunglasses, Roberts' style would look right at home in 2021.
Gwenyth Paltrow and Jude Law embody beauty in the gruesome tale of The Talented Mr. Ripley. While vacationing on the Italian coast the young couple engages in a number of beachside escapades. Their seemingly effortless outfits are the perfect mix of East Coast prep and European jet set, with bright colors and linens contrasted against evenly tanned skin. While the film is not for the faint of heart, it is filled with alluring characters and charming places.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is one of those romantic comedies you never get tired of watching. The film follows Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey as they engage in a falsified relationship in order to prove themselves to their respective workplaces, but unexpectedly, they fall in love. The sweet tale calls for a number of looks that exemplify the early 2000s. Matching Burberry sets and show-stopping black-tie ensembles have never looked better than on this rom-com couple.
The Notebook is the quintessential romance film of the 21st century; a profound yet heartbreaking story that is remembered by all who experience it. Set in South Carolina during the 1940s, the young Noah and Allie fall hard and fast despite their familial differences. However, as the two grow older they must part and see if fate will bring them back together. The film is filled with period clothing like baker boy caps and antique pearls that eloquently embody small-town love.
James Bond is known for his killer suits and jawdropping love interests. In Die Another Day, Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry play two international secret agents who cross paths and fall into a budding romance. Brosnan channels the classic 007 look with crisp suits and a mysterious aura, while Berry stuns in a number of statement looks including daring dresses and a belted bikini, paying homage to Bond's first-ever love interest, Honey Ryder.
Greta Gerwig's Little Women took the world by storm with its amazing cast and beautiful retelling of a timeless story. Timothée Chalamet, who plays Laurie, pursues actress Saoirse Ronan's character throughout the majority of the film, but then finally finds love with her sister Amy, who is played by Florence Pugh. Amy and Laurie never look anything less than put together in their 1860s-era clothing. With bright colors and textured suits, the unexpected couple couldn't be more right for each other.
The 2020 rendition of Jane Austen's Emma was rich with bright colors, beautifully tailored clothing, and idyllic scenery. As the love story between Mr. Knightly and Emma unfolds, the audience remains in awe of the immense detail in each piece of clothing they wear. The film's costume designer, Alexandra Byrne, made a historically accurate ode to the Regency era in which the film is set.
