When I was a teenager, there was no Instagram supremacy or Pinterest that could help me have a decent fashion sense. So, I got 90% of my fashion inspiration from actors in Bollywood movies. Back in the 2000s and 2010s, female actors would pretty much make or break trends. What they wore in films would soon land up in the wardrobes of innumerable teen and young-adult girls.
Speaking of which, a user on Twitter @apparitionnow asked people online what’s that one outfit worn by an actress in a Bollywood film that can be called an era-defining piece and influenced wardrobes of women.
q: what is an outfit worn by an actress in a bollywood film that instantly comes to your mind when you think of an iconic, era-defining piece of costume – something that influenced pop culture & wardrobes of women irl (this is for an article will be thankful if u can answer)
— ⚰️ (@apparitionnow) December 25, 2022
And the answers are legendary. Brings back so many memories! For example, Katrina Kaif in the 2000s was pretty much it. The chunky accessories, deep kajal look, a stack of bangles and messy hair – this was most school and college girls in 2010.
Nothing is more iconic than katrina kaif in singh is king And mere Brother ki dulhan the impact she had on girls with these two films was something else https://t.co/KMLIoNMBaC pic.twitter.com/b2kndo0rW0
— Zimba Xuseen (@XuseenKhubayb) December 26, 2022
you don’t understand the impact she had on girlies with the song dhunki https://t.co/tvAdNtuTm6 pic.twitter.com/vyoW0Nip3Y
— s (@yoongienthusias) December 26, 2022
Made it to every girlie's wardrobe 🌸 https://t.co/DKUup823EG pic.twitter.com/d9xLclzOvh
— .Kay Katrina. (@Nitish_B2) December 26, 2022
Also, the typical ‘goth girl’ (all-black outfit, black nail polish, messy hair and deep-kohl eyes) look was heavily inspired by ‘Sanjana’ in ‘Main Hoon Na’.
Did anyone do my queen yet https://t.co/c4Oyw5FLn4 pic.twitter.com/02AMikSeVA
— maybe: monsee (@goddamnsee) December 26, 2022
The number of women I saw wearing this blue georgette saree with a golden border along with a black sequined blouse was crazy!
Deepika's saree from YJHD. It was an instant hit along with the song badtameez dil and became a rage in those days. Every batch had multiple girls wearing similar looks for their farewells. https://t.co/wxx4q3FD4b pic.twitter.com/IxkmJ5hBa0
— ` (@FourOverthrows) December 26, 2022
Brides wearing sunglasses? Bruh Kat started this trend.
Made a whole new personality for Indian Brides, Katrina in Kala Chashma a cultural reset.. Iconic 👑 https://t.co/DKUup823EG pic.twitter.com/U6nsQnoPH7
— .Kay Katrina. (@Nitish_B2) December 26, 2022
Straight long kurtas with ripped jeans, silver jewellery and boots – the OG boho girl look – was brought to you by none other than Anushka Sharma in ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’.
no one imagined wearing a kurti to the club before https://t.co/y8MqvJVWc0 pic.twitter.com/8hhgeHLAL7
— suckrates (@shifaphernia) December 26, 2022
‘Geet’ from ‘Jab We Met’ was what every girl post-2007 aspired to be, especially with the patiala + long t-shirt look.
Her T-shirt with patiala look transformed the wardrobe of every girl https://t.co/J1RNp6awwH pic.twitter.com/MvuDvPaaxv
— Tanu⁷💜 (@Joons_clematis) December 26, 2022
kareena's entire wardrobe from jab we met but most importantly these two https://t.co/U9KMi6ZcpC pic.twitter.com/ZMyyqHYsXf
— 🌻⁷ (@jjartspace) December 26, 2022
This was me in the early 2000s – short hair, denim jacket with bootleg jeans, chunky sneakers and on other days, colourful jumpsuits!
why did this immediately come to my mind when I saw this ahahhaa https://t.co/3WVo4X5rTO pic.twitter.com/DK6xccfdkZ
— Diaa (@JoshiDiya_) December 26, 2022
Girls still aspire to dress like Piku! Shoutout to her black and white kurta with palazzos that were replicated by many.
I generally fail to pay attention as nothing often catches the eye. But i had myself wanting to dress up exactly like her once I saw the movie & trailers. https://t.co/9pTUkIblcr pic.twitter.com/oZPMRUydzj
— H (@_anthropoid_) December 26, 2022
As one comment said piku in replies,i would whole heartedly agree. Piku is an evergreen film,and from her simple kurta palazzo sets to the saree worn and the casuals at home,it reflects wardrobe of many women. One of the best movies of Deepika imo https://t.co/9cjQP4JNu6 pic.twitter.com/pKIIzk05Vr
— Mahi⁷ 🌊 (@vantesjinni) December 26, 2022
Deepika in ‘Love Aaj Kal’ was something else! Short colourful anarkali tops with skinny jeans and juttis? Count me in!
Deepika's look from love aaj Kal. Whole college wardrobe shifted to this. https://t.co/XtkOMSeXI5 pic.twitter.com/EzMz8vHs1Y
— Teens⁷~ wildflower 🌸💙 (@focuson_BTS07) December 26, 2022
As one comment said piku in replies,i would whole heartedly agree. Piku is an evergreen film,and from her simple kurta palazzo sets to the saree worn and the casuals at home,it reflects wardrobe of many women. One of the best movies of Deepika imo https://t.co/9cjQP4JNu6 pic.twitter.com/pKIIzk05Vr
— Mahi⁷ 🌊 (@vantesjinni) December 26, 2022
For me, Katrina in the song ‘Dunki’ and Deepika in ‘Piku’ is the most era-defining. What about you?