Anne Hathaway has always been a fashion role model. It helped that the actress starred in The Devil Wears Prada where her transformation from dowdy assistant to full-on glamour girl was pretty epic. Off-screen Hathaway always aces the style game on the red carpet or with her cool off-duty street style.
The A-lister is now starring in the new Amazon Prime Video movie The Idea of You as 40-year-old single mom Solène Marchand who falls in love with a 24-year-old pop star. But it's Marchand's wardrobe we're head over heels for. To style Hathaway for the movie costume designer Jacqueline Demeterio relied on designer pieces, focusing on elegant timeless staples that are basically the epitome of quiet luxury. The good news is you can recreate Marchand's marvelous wardrobe without breaking the bank.
Ahead: 9 outfit ideas from the movie that are perfect for spring dressing.
Camel Trench
A camel trench coat is a fashion classic that belongs in every wardrobe. "You can style it with literally anything already hanging in your closet. It's also a great seasonal pick because spring weather can still be a little unpredictable, " says Fashion Times fashion market director Sarah Meikle. A trench is a perfect topper over a simple tank top and jeans or cropped pants and you can rock it with sneakers like the cult-fave Adidas Sambas or wear a chunky loafer—white loafers and ballet-style flats are trending this spring. Obviously, the iconic Burberry trench is the pin-up, but you can get lots of great affordable stylish trench coats from brands like H&M, Everlane, Banana Republic, GAP, Mango and Amazon. And on the topic of mastering in-between-season dressing find out what other advice she and the style experts have here.
"Going Out" Skirt
It's definitely the season of the skirt according to fashion writer Holly Armstrong. "I love to wear midi and maxi skirts as a fun and interesting alternative to pants, " she says. This season's skirt styles run the gamut from chic pencil skirts, classic leather skirts, sheer boho skirts, tennis skirts (aka Zendaya in Challengers ), and embellished skirts. Our top pick is a silky maxi skirt which Hathaway's character makes a case for above, pairing the look with a simple tank top and gold strappy sandals. Yes the "Going Out Skirt" is the new "Going out Top" according to Tik Tok fashion commentator @hannahlizzy_ states. "A silky maxi skirt is feminine and elegant and can be dressed up for day or night. It's all about contrast, pairing dressy shirts with casual wear, like this simple tank, a gray sweatshirt, a jean jacket, or an oversized sweater, " says Meikle. Channel Hathaway's look in these chic silky skirts from Zara and Mango.
Denim Dress
Hathway flexes her fashion muscle from the movie's opening scene when Solène wears this denim puff sleeve midi dress by Chloé, which is pretty much sold out. A denim dress is a timeless wardrobe staple and given this season is all about a puff sleeve this is bang on trend. Here are some cute styles we found at Madewell and Free People.
Little Black Top
Add a little edge to an off-duty look by pairing your favorite jeans with a black top with an interesting detail like this cute lace-up neckline. This look is cool, modern, and perfect for a coffee run or a day date. Don't forget to add a chic pair of cat eye sunglasses, we love this super affordable vintage style at Amazon. As for adding Solène's black lace-up top to your wardrobe, we found a cutie from ASOS. And if you're in the market for a new pair of jeans for spring we've rounded up all the latest denim trends.
Straw Sun Hat
The spring and summer season calls for a sun hat and right now it's all about an old-school wide-brim straw topper to protect your skin from the sun's harsh rays and also add a cool laidback vibe to your wardrobe (and at the beach). You can style a straw hat with anything, including a denim shirt, shorts, or a cute sundress to evoke that cool French girl vibe. Here's a great budget-friendly straw hat from H&M.
Sheer Naked Dress
Sheer naked looks courtesy of skirts and dresses are another of spring's hottest contenders. As are sand shades, which have become the new hue of the season. Channel both trends and get Solène's style here in this sexy number by Revolve.
Off Duty Style
Nothing says "off-duty" with a rock star edge quite like cropped jeans, a basic white tee, your favorite kicks, and a black motorcycle leather jacket or bomber jacket. Steal Solène's style here in this black bomber jacket by Levi's and these white Veja sneakers.
Floral One-Piece
It's swimsuit season and you will always look chic in a classic one-piece. And while black is timeless, embrace the current floral trend with these botanical print swimsuit styles from J.Crew and Solid & Striped.
Luxe Blazer
Look at how Solène offers up a cool new take on boss dressing with rich jewel tones and by clashing textures. A velvet blazer will add a little luxury to your wardrobe and evoke that rich mom look. We love this plum blazer by Draper James.
Check out The Idea of You on Amazon Prime for more fashion inspo.
