15 Of The Most Gorgeous Movie Dresses That Outshine Everything Else Around Them

Makeup and wardrobe are among the most important aspects of getting into character. Some actors say that once the hair, makeup, and outfit are on, they essentially transform into the roles they are playing.

Our point in saying this is that movie scenes typically feature the prettiest and overall best outfits. Some of these looks you might actually recognize.

Many of the outfits that actors wear are closely associated with the movies they star in. Thus, some of these dresses have become infamous in film history, showcasing just how show-stopping some outfits can be.

It's truly fascinating to see how some of these actresses are styled and how these outfits immerse them in their roles. Some of these dresses you might recognize from the films, while others may be less familiar.

Either way, we know that some of these dresses steal the show from the beautiful women wearing them, whether it's a bright red dress or one that fits the woman so perfectly that you can't help but stare.

These 15 dresses are among the most iconic and beautiful outfits ever worn in the movie world.

1. Fiona Johnson

Fiona rocked this beautiful red dress in The Matrix in 1999. This red dress is infamous for triggering the "red dress effect." © The Matrix / Warner Bros. Pictures, © The Matrix / Warner Bros. Pictures

2. Nicole Kidman

This golden dress is famous from the movie The Golden Compass in 2007. This dress was designed to accentuate the way Kidman's body flows.© The Golden Compass / New Line Cinema, © The Golden Compass / New Line Cinema

3. Léa Seydoux

Léa's dress is the perfect addition to The Beauty And The Beast of 2014. This dress definitely gave us "Beauty" vibes.© La belle & la bête / Pathé, © La belle & la bête / Pathé

4. Mélanie Laurent

Mélanie's dress in Inglourious Basterds evokes all the dramatic feels, with her lipstick and nails matching the color of her dress.© Inglorious Bastards / The Weinstein Company

5. Emma Stone

Emma's blue dress is iconic in the movie La La Land, and the blue color is the main feature that sets her apart.© La La Land / Summit Entertainment, © La La Land / Summit Entertainment

6. Olivia Hussey

Olivia Hussey plays Juliet in the film Romeo And Juliet from 1968. This dress is perfect for the time period in which the story takes place.© Romeo and Juliet / Paramount Pictures, © Romeo and Juliet / Paramount Pictures

7. Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten stars in the film Marie Antoinette in 2006. This beautiful dress is perfect for the era and the meaning behind it.© Marie Antoinette / Columbia Pictures, © Marie Antoinette / Columbia Pictures

8. Marilyn Monroe

In the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes from 1953, Marilyn wore a pink satin dress that later became a fashion icon.© Gentlemen Prefer Blondes / 20th Century Studios, © AF Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library / Cinetext Bildarchiv / East News

9. Emma Watson

Emma in the 2017 film Beauty And The Beast had a different vibe than the original. Nevertheless, it worked out perfectly.© Beauty and the Beast / Walt Disney Pictures, © Beauty and the Beast / Walt Disney Pictures

10. Cate Blanchett

https://wl-brightside.cf.tsp.li/resize/728x/jpg/9dc/7e0/121dc3502cabc09ec3afb41c7a.jpg This dress is Cate's outfit from Cinderella in 2015. The evil stepmother's outfit was stylish and daring for a villain.

© Cinderella / Walt Disney Pictures, © Cinderella / Walt Disney Pictures

11. Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams played Allie in The Notebook in 2004. This dress is featured in an iconic scene in the movie.© The Notebook / New Line Cinema, © The Notebook / New Line Cinema

12. Carey Mulligan

The Great Gatsby of 2013 is an iconic movie with Carey Mulligan playing Daisy. This dress was designed for one of Gatsby's fancy parties arranged just for her.© The Great Gatsby / Warner Bros. Pictures, © The Great Gatsby / Warner Bros. Pictures

13. Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya plays the main character in the movie Emma from 2020. This dress is very simple yet perfectly beautiful for the film.© Emma / Focus Features, © Emma / Focus Features

14. Emma Watson

Emma Watson plays Hermione in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. This is the first very feminine look of Hermione, making it one that is definitely remembered.© Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire / Warner Bros. Pictures, © Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire / Warner Bros. Pictures

15. Liv Tyler

Liv plays Arwen in The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring, and this velvet dress is one to remember.© The Lord of the Rings / New Line Cinema, © The Lord of the Rings / New Line Cinema

Some of these dresses are memorable because of the amazing scenes and roles they played, while others are simply breathtaking in their appearance. These stylists certainly know what they are doing.

Which one is your favorite look? Do you have any famous looks to add?