Take a Movie’s Advice is a weekly column attempting to discover the similarities between our favorite movies and real life. Grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show.

Remember when you accidentally spilled your drink on that brand new white dress? Or that time you were put on the spot by a family member and mumbled your way through a few awkward sentences? Maybe it was when you managed to knock over 150 water bottles, spill multiple bags of chips, and break a table. (That was only one time!)

Regardless of your exact experience, know that awkward situations happen to the best of us. The key is to approach life with class the rest of the time.

Your college years (and those after) are going to be filled with countless occasions where you’ll be expected to dress appropriately and act in a classy, put-together manner. So you need to know how to do this.

With the help of College Fashion, you’ll always stay updated with the current trends and know what to wear. But for maintaining that cool demeanor and approaching life with class, let’s seek guidance from our favorite Genovian Princess, Mia Thermopolis. 

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About the Movie 

Directed by Garry Marshall, The Princess Diaries (2001) revolves around Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway), an ordinary high school student who discovers a not-so-ordinary secret. After her grandmother reveals that she’s the Queen of Genovia, Mia learns that her late father was the Crown Prince, making her a princess and ultimately an heir to the throne.