Today I’m continuing our Style and Art Direction inspiration series with outfits inspired by the 2013 film The Great Gatsby.

Both the book and movie versions of this work are popular sources for style inspiration, and we’ve already covered them here, here, here, and here. This article will focus specifically on fashion inspired by the 2013 film’s art direction.

This film is notable for its visually-striking costumes and production design. In fact, it won an Academy Award for Best Production Design in 2014.

The sets feature high-end interiors that channel the 1920s. The film takes place in New York, so the setting gives a city vibe, unlike the last two films I’ve covered. You’ll notice that the interiors are characterized by contrasting color schemes in the interiors. Colors that don’t often clash do in this film.

So, here’s how to get fashion inspiration from the settings of this iconic film:

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The Great Gatsby Party Scene

The art direction of Gatsby’s parties is so grand that it deserves to shown as a video itself. Just watch and let it all sink in.

This scene is where we are first introduced to The Great Gatsby himself. We later find out that he hosts these over-the-top parties to impress Daisy, which makes sense: Why else would any sane person go to such party planning extremes?

There are so many aspects of the production design to consider here: It would take hours to dissect every detail. However, the gold interiors, the white balloons, the butterfly decor, and, of course, the fireworks, stood out to me most.

Products: Dress – H&M, Heels – Forever 21, Headband – Forever 21, Lip Gloss – NYX, Eyeshadow – Urban Decay, Clutch – Forever 21, Bracelet – Forever 21

This outfit is perfect for attending a Gatsby soiree — or just hitting the town with your BFFs.

This look is all about metallics, in true Gilded Age fashion. First, channel the fireworks with a black dress featuring metallic shimmer. To reference the white balloons, add a silver clutch and lace-up heels.