10 Best Coats Worn by Women in Period Movies

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Anya Taylor-Joy as Emma Woodhouse, "Emma" (2020) Best and Iconic Coats, Sleeved Outerwear, Costume Pieces from Period Drama Piece Movies Worn by Woman Characters
Anya Taylor-Joy in 2020’s “Emma” wearing a bright yellow pelisse lifted from a fashion plate from the Regency period
(1790–1820).


Wools, Cheetahs, and Furs

It is very much common knowledge at this point that costumes play a big part in expressing characters. They signify a character’s personality, social status, moods alignments, and other facets.

Coats are yet another way for costume designers to express the character in an article of clothing. Coats, unlike a shirt or a dress can conceal or reveal much about the inner workings of characters. Like actually using it to hide or protecting them from some kind of external threat.

This page ranks the ten best coats worn by women in period movies. These coats are ranked on aesthetics, memorability and how they reflect the character. And by coat, I mean it has sleeves and is worn for some layer of protection from the elements. Coats from Modern and Fantasy/Sci-fi movies have their own lists.

A jacket-like garment that comes down to at least the waist is fine, but items like the Spencer—a short coat popular in the Regency period (1790–1820)—are not considered. But having arms is a must. Basically, outwear with sleeves is the theme of this ranked list.

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10 Best Coats Worn by Women in Modern Movies

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Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz, "Clueless" (1995, )Best and Iconic Coats, Sleeved Outerwear, Costume Pieces from Modern Set Movies Worn by Woman Characters
Alicia Silverstone wears this black and red plaid coat in “Clueless” (1995), one of the ten most iconic coats in modern movies.


Wools, Cashmeres, & Plaids

Everyone knows that costumes are great for expressing characters. They showcase a character’s personality, social status, moods, alignment, and other facets. Coats, unlike a shirt or a dress, can conceal or reveal much about the inner workings of a character. Like, actually using it to hide or protecting them from some kind of external threat.

This page ranks the ten best coats worn by women in modern movies. A coat for this list has sleeves and is worn for some layer of protection from the elements. These coats are ranked on aesthetics, memorability and how they reflect the character. Movie Coats worn by women from Period Dramas and from Fantasy/Sci-fi movies have their own ranked lists

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10 Best Black Costumes from Fantasy/Sci-Fi Movies

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Keira Knightley as Sabé in The Black Traveling Gown, "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace" (1999) Best Black Costumes, Gowns, & Dresses from Fantasy & Sci-fi Movies
Keira Knightley wears the “Black Traveling Gown” in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” (1999)


Powerful, Alluring & Darkly Captivating

Black is an elegant color. It communicates formality much like the “a black tie” affair. It can also mean death, mourning, sadness, villainy, maturity, mystery and power. Most people tend to look good in black but it can be hard to capture on film but when it does it makes a very bold statement.

This page ranks black costumes worn by female characters in fantasy, sci-fi, and superhero movies. Black costumes from modern and period movies have their own rankings.

The costumes are ranked on aesthetics, memorability and how they reflect the character.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included.

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10 Best Black Costumes from Period Movies

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Jessica Chastain as Lucille, "Crimson Peak" (2015) Best Black Costume, Gowns, & Dresses from Period Piece Dramas Movies
As the dark foil to the main character Jessica Chastain as Lucille in 2015″Crimson Peak” wear a lot of dark tone textural costumes and few as iconic of her macabre black afternoon dress


Alluring, Glamorous, Elegant

Black is arguably one of the most sophisticated and elegant colors or shades. It signifies formality like a “ black tie” affair. It also means death and mourning, sadness, maturity, mystery and power.

As a color/shade black is flattering on most people but it can be hard to showcase it on film however it can make fro a bold and dramatic statement.

This page ranks black costumes from period movies. These costumes read mostly black on film. Black costumes from modern and fantasy/sci-fi movies have their own lists.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included

They are ranked on beauty, memorability and how they reflect the character/scene.

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10 Best Black Costumes from Modern Movies

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Best Black Costume, Gowns, & Dresses from Modern Set Movies
It’s hard to get more iconic than Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961). She wears a simple sheath dress with a lovely back detail and rounded collar, accentuated with a pearl necklace and mini-tiara.


Glamorous, Sensual & Dynamic

Black is a sophisticated and elegant color. It signifies formality like a “black tie” affair. It can also mean death and mourning, sadness, maturity, mystery and power. Black is typically flattering on most people but it can be hard to showcase it on film however when it does it makes a very bold statement.

This page ranks black costumes from modern movies. They are ranked on beauty, memorability and how they reflect the character. Black costumes from period and fantasy movies have their own lists.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included.

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Top 10 Creepiest Anime

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Featuring Older Titles. This Post is a more a repost of my Hubpages article

"Vampire Princess Miyu" (1988–89) Top 10 Creepiest Anime, supernatural, spooky atmospheres & moody
There was a “Vampire Princess Miyu” anime in the late ’90s, but the OVA from 1988–89 is way more atmospheric.


Top 10 Creepiest, Spookiest Anime

Japan has a rich history of ghost stories, complete with all different types of ghosts, demons, and ghouls. This rich tradition has been a source of inspiration in anime.

Most of Japan’s creepy anime deal with supernatural entities—either a single ghostly presence or several at once.

This post describes the 10 creepiest anime series, each of which deals with the supernatural. They are not only gory but have spooky atmospheres and moody

They’re the kind of anime you want to watch around Halloween to give yourself and your friends a scare. These are not peaceful or comedic youkai shows.

These are older titles. Perhaps in future I will update this post or do a companion post that features more recent anime titles.

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10 Best Orange Costumes From Fantasy/Sci-Fi Movies

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Natalie Portman as Padmé as a handmaiden, "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace" (1999) Best Orange Costumes, Gowns, & Dresses from Fantasy & Sci-fi Movies
Natalie Portman portraying Padmé as a handmaiden in “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” (1999) In a stunning costume that looks like fire


Optimism, Ambition, and Freedom

Orange has all the energies of red along with the happiness of yellow. It is an optimistic color that also promotes creativity and ambition. As it’s a warm color it draws attention to the wearer without the overpowering attributes of a red. It can invoke fun and freedom as well as warnings. Since it can be a tough color to pull off, Orange is not seen a lot for movie costumes, but when it does it makes a bold statement.

This page ranks the best orange costumes from Fantasy/Sci-fi movies. Orange costumes from Period and Modern movies have their own rankings. Orange can range from super bright, like a traffic cone, to dark rust, copper, even pinkish/peach tones.

The costumes are ranked by aesthetics, memorability and how well it suits the character/film. Undergarments, cover- ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc. are not included. This means Lucy’s Nightgown from Bram Stoker’s Dracula got cut, even though it’s weirdly fun. Also, Mrs. Coulter’s gown skewed orange in pictures, but in the film it appears brownish gold.

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10 Best Orange Costumes from Period Movies

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Eva Green as Sibylla, Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Best Orange Costume, Gowns, & Dresses from Period Piece Dramas Movies
Eva Green as Sibylla from 2005’s Kingdom of Heaven (2005) in a stunning costume made from a myriad textures of shades of orange

Fresh, Optimistic, & Freedom

Since Orange is a mix of red and yellow it’s a warm color that is energetic and happy. It stimulates creativity and ambition as well as drawing attention to the wearer without being as overpowering as red. It can invoke fun and freedom as well as warnings.

Despite being a hard color to pull off, Orange is quite plentiful in certain types of movies. This is because it is not as bold and suggestive as red or as youthful as yellow. It strikes a good balance in between.

This is a ranking of the best orange costumes from Period movies. Orange costumes from Modern and Fantasy/Sci-Fi movies have their rankings.

Orange can range from super bright, like a traffic cone, dark rust coppers to even pinkish peach tones.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included.

The costumes are ranked by aesthetics, memorability and how well it suits the character/film.

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10 Best Orange Costumes in Modern Movies

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Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) Best Orange Costume, Gowns, & Dresses from Modern Set Movies
Marilyn Monroe looks like a goddess in her sleeveless orange gown and beaded stole in 1953’s “Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes”


Creativity and Ambition

Orange is a power color that has the energy of red with the happiness of yellow. It’s always a warm color that is optimistic and promotes creativity and ambition. It draws attention to the wearer and fascinates without being overpowering.

Orange can range from super bright to dark rust to even pinkish peach tones and it invokes fun and freedom. It’s a color few people can pull off, so when it is seen in a movie it makes a bold youthful statement.

This page ranks the best orange costumes from modern movies or movies that are set when they are made depicting the current period of fashion. Orange costumes from Fantasy/Sci-Fi and Period movies have their own rankings.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included matching suits are. The costumesare ranked by aesthetics, memorability and how well it suits the character/film.

Enjoy!

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10 Best Purple Violet Costumes in Fantasy/Sci-Fi Movie

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Natalie Portman as Padme Amidala in "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith" (2005) Best Violet Purple Costume, Gowns, & Dresses from Fantasy & Sci-fi Movies
Natalie Portman as Padme Amidala appears twice on this list of the 10 best violet costumes in the history of fantasy, sci-fi, comic book, and superhero movies.


Wealth, Power, and Magic

Due to the huge expense of producing purple dyes the color was reserved for royalty or the excessively wealthy. This is why purple has connotations with royalty and luxury. It also has meaning involving creativity, wisdom, power, ambition as well as fantasy and magic. Because it combines red and blue, the color is both simulating and serene or warm or cool depending on the amount of pigments used.

This list is for shades of purple costume from fantasy/sci-fi/etc. movies that appear cooler. These shades include colors like Violet, Periwinkle, Indigo and so on. Violet costumes from period and modern movies have their ranking as do costumes that are warmer redder-purples. Articles of clothing, like undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear etc. are not included.

The costumes are ranked by aesthetics, memorability and how it suits the character/film. My own subjective opinions do influence the order as it’s my list. I do try and be objective as I can but it’s hard


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