The film industry has always set trends: after some films, girls radically changed their hairstyles, after others, they bought lipstick of a certain tone or began to thickly dye their eyelashes, and after others they went to the store for new clothes. And if everything is so obvious with dresses, skirts and trousers – it is easy to follow the trend of these wardrobe items, then underwear for a very long time belonged to the categories of “absolutely secret” and “maximum indecent”.
In old Hollywood movies, there were only slight hints of sex, and the main characters never took their clothes off. Moreover, at the beginning of the 20th century, no one could imagine a girl walking down the street with anything longer than her knees. No, not even her knees, just her ankles.
However, closer to the 1930s, the situation began to change, and revealing outfits of actresses in underwear gradually gained the status of classics of the genre. To track how underwear trends are changing today, we propose to recall the sexiest film images of actresses in chronological order.
Marlene Dietrich in the movie “The Blue Angel”, 1930
One of the first to decide to undress on screen was the legendary German actress Marlene Dietrich. And she did it long before the global trend, in 1930. Then came the release of Joseph von Sternberg’s film “The Blue Angel”, which became a breakthrough for both the actress and the director. In it, Marlene Dietrich wore a black mini slip with tassels and nylon stockings. Needless to say, it was not just bold for the time, but very bold.
Elizabeth Taylor, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, 1958
Don’t be surprised that Elizabeth Taylor entered this piece in a dress. In the past, slips were considered part of underwear, and wearing them outside the bedroom was considered crazy. Not to mention the fact that it appeared on the screen. But in 1958, everything changed – the movie “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” was released, in which Elizabeth Taylor played the main role. In one of the scenes, she appeared in a yellow combination with lace elements. Largely thanks to this image of the actress, it became possible to wear a piece of underwear in everyday life, and the demand for it increased significantly. They say that due to Taylor’s popularity, yellow combinations sold out at lightning speed.
Sophia Loren in Millionaire Woman, 1960
Italian movie diva, queen of the red carpet and a real sex symbol of the 60s. Sophia Loren deservedly received all these titles. She was not afraid to experiment, accepted the most daring images and did not pay attention to the condemnation from the outside. So, in 1960, 26-year-old Sophia Loren starred in the movie “Slumdog Millionaire” and in one of the scenes she appeared in a tight satin corset with a bra. She completed her look with opera white gloves, a multi-layered necklace and a wide-brimmed hat. Although by today’s standards the image seems quite reserved, 60 years ago the situation was completely different.
Sophia Loren in the movie “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, 1963
A few years after the “Millionaire” another film was released, the image of which forever went down in history. We are talking about “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” and the famous striptease scene, where Sophia Loren appeared in a lace dress with a belt and stockings with suspenders. Even 30 years later, the main characters even quoted this episode in the movie “High Fashion”. And the image of Lauren in a lace corset secured her status as a sex icon.
Sophia Loren in “Marriage Italian Style”, 1964
Another image of Sophia Loren, which is definitely worth noting. In 1964, the actress starred in the film “Marriage Italian Style” and surpassed herself. In one scene she appeared in a completely transparent dress with vertical stripes and appliqués on the chest. And here it is worth noting that even today the image looks shocking, and only Julia Fox would dare to wear it.
Catherine Deneuve in “Beauty of the Day”, 1967
It is worth mentioning right away that the costume designer of this picture was Yves Saint Laurent. So there is no question about the images of the heroine of the big screen Catherine Deneuve and there can be no. In the film, she appears either in a red suit with a skirt, or in a tight black dress with a white collar, or in a black patent leather trench coat, or in snow-white lingerie with transparent garters. And yes, this image also went down in history forever.
Michelle Pfeiffer, Scarface, 1983
Michelle Pfeiffer in the cult film “Scarface” is the true embodiment of the mafia wife aesthetic (which went viral last fall). Throughout the Brian De Palma film, she wears sexy slips with very low necklines (we counted four dresses in this style in the entire film) and does not forget the silk pajama sets that look very low-cut. And the image with the butterfly-patterned undershirt has become one of the most recognizable images. Yes, the look is more closed than the previous ones, but the light fabric and thin straps do not make it less passionate.
Jamie Lee Curtis in True Lies, 1994
In the 1980s and 1990s, high-waisted panties were especially fashionable. Jamie Lee Curtis’s image in the movie True Lies proves this once again. In James Cameron’s movie, the actress appeared in a basic black set with applique lace details. After the disco of the 80s, the image did not seem provocative at all. But Jamie Lee Curtis looks so luxurious that the outfit went down in history.
Salma Hayek in From Dusk Till Dawn, 1996
This 1996 Robert Rodriguez film has become a cult classic simply for its crazy plot and Tarantino-style carnage (who also wrote the screenplay, by the way). The first mention of From Dusk Till Dawn brings to mind Salma Hayek and that moment in the vampire bar that is so eye-opening. The actress dances around the stage with a snake around her neck, then on the guests’ tables for four minutes. The whole time, she’s wearing a sexy chocolate-colored suit with gold hardware. The image is still considered one of the most recognizable and quoted images in history.
Demi Moore in “Striptease”, 1996
Do you remember the plot of the film? If not, we remind you: the daughter of the heroine of Demi Moore is taken away, and a lot of money is needed to get her back. As the title suggests, the girl starts working as a stripper, which brings big and not always good changes in her life. But this is not about the plot of the article, so let’s get down to dancing. The main thing here is very sexy images and a chiseled figure of the actress. In the film, she appears not only in a classic black suit, but also in a shocking mesh bra.
Nicole Kidman in “Eyes Wide Shut”, 1999
In the 1990s, minimalism dominated. This is evidenced by catwalk collections, star appearances and images from movies. And not just everyday looks, but also underwear. For example, a scene from Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut with Nicole Kidman. The actress is wearing a white cotton ensemble consisting of a thin tank top with suspenders and basic panties. But you must admit, it looks no less sexy than a lace bra with a thong.
Halle Berry in Swordfish, 2001
One of the sexiest movie looks of the early 2000s is considered to be Halle Berry’s outfit in the movie “The Swordfish Code”. Again, a chocolate-colored lace set with a high waist, large hoop earrings, a massive bracelet and, of course, a gun. There were no stockings, belts or tight corsets that were so popular in the 1960s. In the new millennium, the emphasis was only on a toned body.
Demi Moore in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, 2003
The above is confirmed by the following image. Demi Moore is back in the spotlight. True, this time in the 2003 film Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. In one of the scenes, the actress appeared in an image that is still often shared on social networks: a lace suit, mules, a voluminous fur coat and a gun instead of an accessory.
Jennifer Aniston in “We Are the Millers”, 2013
After the release of this film, we were once again convinced of Jen’s ideality and envied her figure (we remind that the actress was 43 years old at the time of filming). In one of the scenes in the movie “We Are the Millers” Aniston’s character (who works as a stripper) performed a spectacular dance, which impressed not only the characters in the film, but also millions of viewers. But the underwear was deliberately chosen to be basic, so as not to emphasize the sexuality of the main character of the comedy.
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Source: People Talk
Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
