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The Most Iconic Movie Dresses Of All Time

From Marilyn's red sequins, to JLo's Maid in Manhattan moment.

By Laura Capon
Fashion model, Clothing, Yellow, Dress, Fashion, Haute couture, Shoulder, Fashion design, Formal wear, Gown,
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From Marilyn's red sequins, to JLo's Maid in Manhattan moment.

1

Kate Winslet

Dress, Coat, Suit, Formal wear, Light fixture, Gesture, One-piece garment, Makeover, Ceremony, Day dress,
20th Century Fox

As Rose DeWitt Bukater (she'll always be Rose Dawson to us) in Titanic.

2

Emma Stone

Yellow, Dance, Fun, Dress, Event, Gesture, Performing arts, Photography, Recreation, Plant,
Summit Entertainment

As Mia Dolan in La La Land.

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3

Julia Roberts

Clothing, Hair, Face, Hairstyle, Dress, Outerwear, Happy, Facial expression, Style, Formal wear,
TriStar Pictures

As Julianne Potter in My Best Friend's Wedding.

4

Marilyn Monroe

Performance, Entertainment, Performing arts, Event, Performance art, Dancer, Talent show, Pink, Dance, Stage,
20th Century Fox

As Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

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5

Hilary Duff

Event, Dress, Hat, Gown, Fashion accessory, Headgear, Sun hat, Holiday, Wedding dress, Bride,
Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock

As Sam Montgomery in A Cinderella Story.

6

Diana Ross

Human body, Event, Performing arts, Formal wear, Fashion, Audience, Performance, Stage, Tradition, Gown,
Paramount/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

As Tracy Chambers in Mahogany.

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7

Fay Wray

Photograph, Black-and-white, Photography, Vintage clothing, Stock photography, Flash photography, Monochrome photography, Child, Monochrome, Retro style,

As Ann Darrow in King Kong.

8

Kate Hudson

Standing, Yellow, Formal wear, Shoulder, Gesture, Photography, Suit, Fun, Romance, Dress,

As Andie Anderson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

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9

Angelina Jolie

Human body, Shoulder, Joint, Dress, Human leg, Strapless dress, Waist, Thigh, Fashion, Latex,
20th Century Fox

As Jane Smith in Mr & Mrs Smith.

10

Jennifer Grey

Entertainment, Performing arts, Pink, Dancer, Performance, Performance art, Acrobatics, Dance, Circus, Balance,
Vestron/Krobal/REX/Shutterstock

As Frances "Baby" Houseman in Dirty Dancing.

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11

Zhang Ziyi

Clothing, Blue, Turquoise, Beauty, Aqua, Sari, Formal wear, Tradition, Textile, Fashion design,
Sony Pictures Classics

As Mei in House of Flying Daggers.

12

Jennifer Connelly

Fashion, Victorian fashion, Fun, Costume design, Event, Wedding dress, Dress, Headpiece, Tradition, Fashion design,
Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

As Sarah Williams in Labyrinth.

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13

Jennifer Lopez

Gown, Fashion model, Dress, Clothing, Wedding dress, Shoulder, Photograph, Bridal party dress, Bridal clothing, Haute couture,
Columbia/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

As Marisa Ventura in Maid in Manhattan.

14

Dakota Johnson

Clothing, Eyewear, Ear, Trousers, Coat, Dress, Outerwear, Suit, Formal wear, Style,
Universal Pictures

As Ana Steele in Fifty Shades Darker.

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15

Goldie Hawn

Performance, Event, Human body, Abdomen, Singer, Performing arts, Chest, Trunk, Thigh,
Movistore/REX/Shutterstock

As Helen Sharp in Death Becomes Her.

16

Vivien Leigh

Green, Yellow, Formal wear, Sari, Tradition, Suit, Dress, Fashion, Event, Bride,

As Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind.

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17

Alicia Silverstone

White, Shoulder, Dress, Beauty, Blond, Cocktail dress, Joint, Long hair, Waist, Photo shoot,
Paramount Pictures

As Cher Horowitz in Clueless.

18

Grace Kelly

Dress, Clothing, Gown, Shoulder, Beauty, Fashion, Pink, Costume, Performance, Haute couture,

As Tracy Samantha Lord in High Society.

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19

Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé and Anika Noni Rose

Performance, Entertainment, Performing arts, Stage, Performance art, Event, Dancer, Public event, Singer, Singing,
DreamWorks Pictures

As Effie White, Deena Jones and Lorrell Robinson in Dreamgirls.

20

Julia Stiles

Fashion, Dress, Fun, Event, Photography, Performance, Headpiece, Fashion design, Formal wear, Ceremony,

As Kat Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You.

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