Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette portrays the rich life of one of France’s most famous queens. If you haven’t seen this movie, do so immediately! You’ll be captivated by the lavishness of Marie Antoinette’s royal lifestyle, including everything from eloquent banquets to breathtaking gowns with tiers and tiers of pastel fabrics.

There are many fashion motifs in Marie Antoinette, all of which trigger inspiration and awe. Below, we’ll review some of the most prominent elements of fashion within the movie, along with our modern interpretations.

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The Marie Antoinette Color Palette

The color palette of this movie is definitely in the pastel range. For neutrals, ivory is the most prominent, whereas other popular colors include baby blue, light pink, and mint green.

Our Interpretation

Pastels are usually spring colors; however, for our interpretation, we incorporated a pastel piece with fall/winter staples, like boots, a scarf, and a beret, for a look you could wear right now. (Just add your favorite coat!)

Products: Dress – Free People, Hat – Nordstrom Rack, Scarf- H&M, Shoes- Forever 21

Volume and Proportion

The garments in this movie have a lot of volume. From men’s puffy sleeves to hoop-style skirts, bigger was definitely better during that era. Even their hair styles were full!

Our Interpretation

We think the best way to pull off this look is to have one piece that has a lot of volume, like this ruffled midi skirt. Other options could include a blouse or jacket with voluminous sleeves or a fuller hairstyle for a change!

The rest of this outfit plays with proportion too. The bodysuit, kitten heel mules, and smaller handbag (which can be worn either as a crossbody or belt bag) help balance out the skirt.