The 9 Most Stylish Movies Set in Rome
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Rome is a city known for its stunning archaeological masterpieces, awe-inspiring art, and, of course, incredible fashion. It's no wonder directors choose to set their films in such a beautiful, iconic city for the scenery alone. To come up with a definitive list of the best, most stylish of the bunch was no easy task, but here, nine of the chicest movies set in the Eternal City, from the '50s to present.
Roman Holiday, 1953
Best Dressed: Audrey Hepburn (duh) as Princess Ann in ankle-length skirts and neckerchiefs.
Three Coins in the Fountain, 1954
Best Dressed: Jean Peters and Dorothy McGuire as two secretaries who travel to Rome looking for love—in the most quintessential (and chic) 1950s garb.
La Dolce Vita, 1960
Best Dressed: Anita Ekberg—full stop—as Sylvia. That black strapless sweetheart neck dress? Come. On.
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, 1961
Best Dressed: Vivien Leigh as Karen Stone—because her outfits are as boss-lady as her character (she plays a woman who will not allow anyone to define her by her age).
L'Eclisse, 1962
Best Dressed: Monica Vitti as Vittoria—no one has ever looked so beautiful in a shift dress, or in bed.
Light in the Piazza, 1962
Best Dressed: Yvette Mimieux as Clara Johnson because #weddingdressgoals.
Mamma Roma, 1962
Best Dressed: Anna Magnani as Mamma Roma. She masters fierce do-not-mess-with-me appeal in every single scene. While wearing running in a dress.
Gidget Goes to Rome, 1963
Best Dressed: Cindy Carol as Gidget in that amazing pink tweed Jackie O-esque suit.
The Talented Mr. Ripley, 1999
Best Dressed: Gwyneth Paltrow as Marge Sherwood—no one does a Roman vacation wardrobe as well as Marge.
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