1995’s Party Girl (not to be confused with the 1958 Nicholas Ray film of the same name) is a cult classic—this is a hill I will die on. Starring The White Lotus’ very-own Lorazapam-loving princess, Parker Posey plays Mary, a carefree New York City party girl who loves—and lives for—fun, fashion, and living in the moment. When Mary is forced to get a job to avoid eviction, she takes on the unlikely role of a librarian position despite knowing little about books and even less about organisation. Through her journey of self-discovery and (sort of) personal growth, Mary learns the value of responsibility (again, sort of) without losing her quirky, sparkly charm.
The true star, however, is Mary’s wardrobe which spans an eclectic assemblage of kooky pieces that shouldn’t work together, but somehow do, and a never-ending rotation of patterned tights.
