From Serena van der Woodsen To Adaline Bowman, Blake Lively Has Enough Iconic Character Styles To Dress Each One Of Us
For fashion mongers, Blake Lively is no less than a goddess. With a filmography that charts down some of her best works to date, every character name in her kitty is never dressed any less fab to not win a compliment. And while I squeeze in the term style here, one word that I am sure will ring a thousand bells in your head is Gossip Girl. An iconic drama that brought Blake Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen to life and became a closet favourite around the globe, it is one of the many well-dressed portrayals by the actress. Much like Serena, her time on the big screen has never let us down. With characters that switch from a school girl to a fashion PR, Blake has contributed to some popular trends in the past decade. And as we celebrate the actress’ 35th birthday today, let’s dive deep into some of her iconic character looks to help you find your twin.
Gossip Girl‘s Serena van der Woodsen- Fashion Girl
Channelling her very own version of the rich New Yorker, Blake’s Serena brought with her some massive style trends of the 2000s. From avocado green shopping bags, and printed-pleated babydoll dresses to knitted outerwear and voluminous gowns, Serena had her grip on every silhouette. To channel the OG Serena style, make sure to stack up on a variety of mini cage dresses, summer hats, plaid formals, skater skirts, casually-worn ties, Oxford shoes, and of course the Disney-princess gowns. PS- She “hates that stupid headband,” but wears it like a pro.
A Simple Favor‘s Emily Nelson- Workwear Tricks To Take
Blake arrived on the big screen to play another iconic part in the 2018 film–A Simple Favour. For the role of a fashion PR, Blake made the uber-stylish thriller a sharp affair with her choice of suitings. Incorporating the menswear staple, Emily Nelson dug deep inside designer Ralph Lauren’s design archives to build her own closet. From tuxedo jackets, and pinstripe pantsuits, to swan-like bowties, clue-stitched gloves, and a surprising usage of a walking stick, her dressing left a mark. A plethora of crisp silhouettes in Emily’s wardrobe make up for a striking workwear look.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants‘ Bridget Vreeland- The One Who Loves To Live In Memories And Of course A Pair Of Jeans
The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants brings the joy of memories sewn well with a pair of jeans. Besides living off this single pair of blue denim, that fits every size in this girl gang, the fab four and their fashion choices will unknowingly force you to thrift a pair for yourself. Amongst the leading ladies in the film series, Blake’s Bridget AKA “Bee” is free-spirited and loves to channel the Cali-fashion. Her free-spirited persona finds its twin in the printed tank tops, basic polo t-shirts, old-school capris, and tons od half jackets. Basically, it’s for the comfort, ‘not-bothered by trends’ self in you.
The Age of Adaline‘s Adaline Bowman- Timeless
Another of our favourite characters in Blake’s film kitty is Adaline Bowman in the 2015 film Age Of Adaline. Playing the titular role, Blake catches the vintage vein with her 1920’s-inspired fashion that travels till the early 2000s. With hair that reminds us of Marilyn Monroe’s classic, blonde curls, Adaline travels through time and savours the joy of period dressing throughout the film. From cloche hats, Fall-appropriate trench coats, that channel light academia, red lips to silk scarves, every piece has a well-defined spot in the film. Blake picked some timeless pieces like the velvet cut-out dress or the custom, gold Gucci gown to dress her character. For those who’d love the taste of timeless silhouettes and designs, Adaline can be your style guide.
Savages’ O- The Boho-Chic Kind
Blake rekindles our love for the beach holiday closet, through her character O AKA Ophelia in the 2012 thriller Savages. O follows a bohemian style aesthetic, with her bag overflowing with Aztec in abundance, feather belts and asymmetrical dresses. From indie, Y2k beaded hair, printed shorts, ready-to-lounge in harem pants, and tank tops to long-trailing maxis, Blake’s O will remind you of a perfect summer getaway. PS–Her pink bodycon dress is unmissable.
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Cafe Sociéty‘s Veronica-All Things Luxe
Blake plays Veronica Hayes in Woody Allen’s romantic comedy-drama, as she welcomes the audience into the world of old Hollywood. The glamour, the twinkling success and ugly failures breathe in the vivacious energy of Los Angeles, as it was in the 1930s. Ranging from metallic gowns, cowl necklines, silk slip dresses and a big hair mood, everything defines the glamour of old-school Hollywood. For Blake’s flamboyant wardrobe, her iconic silver Lamé dress (which btw was made of real silver) from Chanel is a design I will never forget. The film rightly captures the essence of true-blue glimmer and is the perfect guide for lovers of luxurious fashion.
Elvis And Anabelle’s Anabelle- Soft Girl
The soft-girl charm has been a favourite amongst cinema lovers. From books to our screens, the fascinating charm of the damsel (who today is definitely not in distress) is often weaved through the silhouette she opts for. With Blake’s Anabelle in Elvis And Anabelle, her closet is filled with dewy blue, white, and sunny yellow, teamed with a barn-inspired fashion. She wears dreamy bodice, with puff sleeves, Cottage-core lace dresses, and printed bandanas to seal her hair.
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The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee‘s Pippa Lee- Grunge Glam
Blake’s Pippa Lee in The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee is a big leap from her previous onscreen roles. As young Pippa, Blake sports a big hair mood, smokey black eyes, red lips and a style aesthetic that stays close to grunge glam. Adorning her character with biker gloves, frilled hemlines, monochrome pairings, fishnets and sultry lingerie, Blake as young Pippa is successful in braiding the character graph with her sartorial choices. What’s interesting about her many attires is the visible contrast between her drowning emotional state and her over-the-top ensembles. Her transforming character throughout the film aptly exhibited the many lives she led. PS- her bridal look is an ode to the 80’s prom-dress style.
Hick‘s Glenda- The Classic Kind
The 2011 comedy-drama presents Blake as Glenda, who is strangely messed up. In between her journey with Luli (played by actress Chloë Grace Moretz), you can easily identify her love for classic prints. A dotted red, polka number as seen on Blake’s character, serves the classic, retro mood. From ruffled necklines, striking white belts, the evergreen red and floral prints, we are sure Glenda is stuck in the past.
Happy Birthday, queen! XOXO
Feature Image Credits: Jasveen Kaur Sawhney
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