I paired this blue dress with a red hat I already had in my closet. Red hats are a great way to spice up a boring outfit with a pop of color. Plus I don’t know about you, but if I see someone wearing a red hat, I ALWAYS think of The Life Aquatic. It’s just so iconic.
Here are some fun finds of the nautical variety (some are on super sale)—
This look is so easy to create that you might already have all the ingredients hiding in your closet at home. It makes me smile to pay a little homage to one of my favorite directors with my outfit. So fun! But honestly, other than the color combination, it’s not even remotely costume-y. I’d wear this anywhere. What’s your favorite Wes Anderson film? xx. Elsie
Credits// Author: Elsie Larson, Photography: Laura Gummerman. Photos edited with Color Pop of The Signature Collection.
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This is really fun, keep it comin’ with the movie inspired style muse posts! Suzy from Moonrise Kingdom is my fashion inspiration most days.
Love that pop of red! It goes so well with your hair color!
Casey
http://thedistrictfox.com
Thanks for the super fun and creative post. I always go back to the first Wes Anderson film I saw as my favorite- Rushmore. All his films are brilliantly quote worthy.
All of them!!! But if I could be any of his characters it would be Margo from the royal tenenbaums or Angelica houstons character in Darjeeling unlimited…or….
love this! I am not a huge fan of red (generally) but I think this is something I could do. 🙂
Great styling idea!! I love Wes Anderson films too! I think my favourite one is the Fantastic Mr. Fox! It was really impressive visually even though it was animated! And the story was so sweet!
Yes to Steve Zissou vibes! I was just thinking about this movie today! Love this so much!
xx Lane
Cute! Also love the Life Aquatic Studio Sessions album that Seu Jorge did for the film, all acoustic Bowie songs.
Love this blue dress!
The Peculiar Trouth
This is wicked cute and super fun!
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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You are so stunning, Elsie!
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The Royal Tenebaums is one of my favorite films of all time. So many good one-liners. Pagoda, Eli Cash, the warm tones of the film, Anjelica Huston…I could go on and on. The first time I saw it, I was 11-12. It was on tv and I was fascinated. Junior and Senior year of high school, I watched it nearly everyday (bought the Criterion with my first barista paycheck). Still own it, still love it. My bf and I go back and forth quoting it a lot.
Haha, sorry for the word vomit, but I feel very strongly about Wes Anderson films.
Cute outfit! I really love the pop of color, and I’d love to start pairing my outfits with hats!
Jessica // LipsAndTrips
I absolutely love this color! And that dress looks amazing 🙂
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Aw so cute! Love Wes Anderson and the stripe top! I don’t know if I could pick just one Wes Anderson flick though – too hard!
-M
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Oh Wes Anderson! Such great movies, I loved his last one, The grand Budapest Hotel, every frame is a work of art!
Nice outfit, I am going to find something like it!
I like this quirky style muse post! Looks like I have another film I need to add to my ‘Must Watch’ list.
Monica – Mocha and Moccasins
Oh I love this! Very inspiring, Els. Love this new feature.
Carrie
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This is so great! I went to a waffle and milkshake bar yesterday that is ‘The Life Aquatic’ themed, you even get a discount if you wear a red beanie. What a fun coincidence 🙂
Love your dress and how you styled it!
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Hahaha! Such a funny style inspiration. You sure do make it look cute though 😉
Juli xx
http://juliwilliams.com
Moonrise Kingdom!
My favorite Wes Anderson film(s) will always be a tie between the Royal Tenenbaums (a classic) and the Darjeeling Limited (simply beautiful)
I love your blue dress!
#5 is my fave! Great look all around 🙂
Janine Maral
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Suuuuper cute, especially loving the blue dress with embroidery (might pull out my red Toms with that inspired by your red hat!). Loving the style inspiration post!
I absolutely love this!!! So creative Glitter Boots & Champagne Flutes
Cute cute look! Love the blue “backdrop!”
I literally squealed when I saw this! I adore The Life Aquatic! My husband and I are big Wes fans! We even named our dog Klaus after the Klaus in this movie and wrote “B-Squad” on his tags! Lol! This is definitely my favorite!
Oh, I’m loving these style muse posts! Please do an Audrey Hepburn one! <3
I hate this movie. For real, and I don’t use that word freely. HA!! But, if you ever find yourself in St. Augustine, FL, you must check out Cousteau’s Waffle and Milkshake Bar. It’s Life Aquatic themed, and the food is amazing!!! http://www.wafflemilk.com/#about
Love Style Muse posts! Love the vibrant look and beautiful, creative photos as always!
xo
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Hey Elsie! Love this style! Where are your sunglasses from?
xoxo Chelsey
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Wes Anderson is fabulous and I love this outfit as a homage. 🙂
Doesn’t your head get hot?
Ha! Fantastic post.
Lindsay | http://www.ReadTheThread.com
OMG I just found this website…and this post just made it official…I’m in love. Wes Anderson movies are the best kind of inspiration. I want to go through and read all your posts now. 😀
I love the dress and how you style it!
Ah, I love Wes Anderson films!! I do have a soft spot for The Royal Tenenbaums, though 🙂
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I love your sun glasses and your dress too. I think I’ll wear a blue dress and a red beanie today too, thanks for inspiration 😀
Nice dresses 🙂
But… what happend to Bill’s arm in the first pic? 😀
Lovely outfit.
Do you know this inspiration for the movie comes from the outfit worn by a French explorer named Jacques Cousteau??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Cousteau.
You can google his name and see pics of him at sea in the ouftit 🙂
Moonrise Kingdom all the way, but then again I’m a massive muster yellow fan so not surprising! Love love love your dress Elsie <3
I just watched all of Wes Anderson’s movies! My favorite is The Darjeeling Limited closely followed by Life Aquatic. I loved this post!
Oh I love this Elsie! I literally just bought myself a blue jacket and crocheted myself a Steve Zissou hat this last weekend. This winter is all about channeling Wes Anderson characters for me… Love his colour palettes, the symmetry, everything about his films!
that dress is sooo cute!
xx nikki
http://www.dream-in-neon.com
friends of mine just had a wes anderson themed baby shower, and so many of us came dressed like members from team zizzou. it was so great 🙂
So cute! My style muse is definitely Suzy Bishop from Moonrise Kingdom. Love everything about her and that film.
Emory
helloscarlettblog.com
Red hat ALWAYS = Steve Zissou in my book! And red and white stripes? Helloooo Waldo!
<3 Haley @ http://www.beautyinthischaos.com
Oh my goodness this is one of my favorite movies!
I want everything here!!! 😀
Great inspiration idea! Love Wes Anderson films!
hahhahahha. I didn’t notice initially but that is so funny. and weird. it is all I can see now when I look at that photo.
Yeah… So do I 😀
Why is his hand so small?!?! (In the pointing picture.)
oh my gosh, this post is so cute. it makes me want to find a blue wall somewhere and take tons of pics!
Liana
http://www.thefrench75.ca
I’m loving those red stripes shoes!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Super cute!
Just to give props where props are due: The red hat/blue shirt combo was in homage to the red beanie and blue shirt that Jacque Cousteau, the most awesome advocate of the oceans, used to frequently wear.
xo
Love me some Wes Anderson! Royal Tenenbaums is a classic, but I really thought Grand Budapest Hotel was phenomenal and beautifully done.
Love the red beanie. I have been completely obsessed with beanies ☺.
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Love this! What a fun idea! And this outfit is super cute!
Laura
http://laurahager.blogspot.com/
This is so lovely. I can’t wait for the next movie inspired style post.