Last night Clueless
I’m so glad I did.
I had forgotten what a great teen film it was and what an enjoyable and accessible update of Jane Austen’s Emma
Just for an hour and 50 minutes I missed the 1990s just a teeny tiny little bit. I don’t think I’m ready for a return to sparkly tank tops over out sized shirts or knee high socks. But I could certainly live with having Cher’s body con Alaïa dress in my life, including the nipped waist feather trimmed jacket she wore over it.
Honestly, though, last night, while I was giggling at what Turk from Scrubs looked like 15 years ago and reminiscing over the days when there was any point having a pager and mobile phones had aerials you had to pull up, it wasn’t Cher’s wardrobe I was inspired by, (though I still need to get me a computerised wardrobe, seriously) but Amber’s.
Amber is a bit trashy, looked down on a little by Cher & Dionne, but I really loved her outrageously styled very “put together” outfits and retro kitsch style more than I like the preppy plaids and knee high socks of the other girls.
She may be trashy, but she’s certainly working her look, I love the retro winged pince nez and 50s style sweaters. And who else would have hair this “done” when they’re wearing a swimsuit?
So I’ve taken a little inspiration from the nautical and 50s looks and made Amber my Retro Chick Style Icon. I think I could work these for Spring Summer, and though I’m not ready for knee socks I think maybe I could, under some circumstances, persuade myself back into over the knee socks
Screenshots courtest of Neoseeker.com
Not only do I love that you featured “Clueless” (glee!), I love that you focused on oft-overlooked Ambular. I’m totally craving this movie now.
I so *totally* enjoyed watching it I am now speaking like a Valley Girl and am determined to do something great for humanity today. Maybe this post is it?
You’ve got to give her snaps for her courageous fashion efforts! x
So funny that I only thought of Amber as trashy when I watched Clueless but never actually paid close attention to her outfits. She DOES dress so retro! And kinda cool.
totally important!!!!
cher is biggest inspiration!!!1
Awesome reflection on Clueless! I just watched that over the Holiday too and I agree amber’s wardrobe was so much more memorable than the other girls. I feel like they played it safe with Cher trying to make sure she would transcend time with her wardrobe over the years but it’s more blah than woo hoo!
Ooh a tribute to Amber is unexpected but totally worthwhile. Great entry!!
Awesome Clueless homage! I’ve watched this movie too many times to count and I never thought of Amber’s wardrobe as wearable, but I love what you did on polyvore. I’m going to defend Cher’s style here, I totally wanted a leather skirt and jacket after seeing the movie
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I miss that movie! I’ve yet to appreciate all the sartorial goodness it has to offer.
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lol back in the days i was like what 7?
cool post
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I so want to see this flick! It’s been on my to-do list, so you have inspired me to check it out. Now I can call it part of my fashion homework, right?
I love this post! I haven’t seen Clueless in so long and now I really want to rent it to check out the styles! 90s are back in ya know, lol!
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i love LOVED clueless growing up. i even had all 3 dolls. probably still up in my attic somewhere…
and i would read the books too.
clueless is such a classic movie, now that ive watched it since im older, i understand it a lot more than i did when it 1st came out in elementary school!
and stacey dash hasnt aged a day since clueless!
This blog’s brought back a lot of fun memories! I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen Clueless and how much fun it was to look at all the preppy clothes, before Blair and Serena, there was Cher and Amber. Thanks!
Was so sad when i heard about Brittany Murphy. I loved Clueless.
Clueless was the teen movie of my generation.
Loved the movie, loved the clothes, enjoyed the post.
I agree, Clueless was one of the most fun movies in recent years, it made Alicia Silverstone.
Hi retro chick.
This is a great film review!