Long time no read! We’re back with another passion blog, and this time around I will be posting about the iconic rom com Legally Blonde. 

Summary

Legally Blonde is a 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods. Elle, a sorority girl who has it all, wants nothing more than to become Mrs Warner Huntington III, except there is one thing that stops him from proposing: she is too blonde. She decides to win him back by following him to Harvard Law School. But being a Harvard student is not as easy as she anticipated. Along the way, she bumbles and makes mistakes, but soon learns that there is more to her than the color of her hair.

Passion for Fashion

I just could not write this post without commenting on the wardrobe displayed in this film. Elle’s outfits are like the perfect time capsule of the early 2000s. Not only this, but Elle was dressed in pink throughout the entire film. I absolutely love this choice in styling. This gives her character a uniqueness and the intentionality behind it makes the choice even better: pink is more than an emblem of femininity and Elle is more than a Malibu Barbie. Elle’s exaggerated feminine dress was a clear reference to how society views women who enjoy feminine things and style themselves in such ways. They get discounted simply for what they wear. Elle, however, sticks to her preferred style of clothing throughout the duration of the film. This is part of what makes her character such an icon.

Now I simply cannot see someone in a pink suit and not think of Elle Woods.

Here are some photos of my all time favorite Elle looks from throughout the film:

The Impact of Legally Blonde

Not only is this film fun and fresh, it leaves a lasting impact through its empowerment of women in education and the workplace. Elle teaches us about empowering yourself and the importance of integrity. It is also a tribute to female friendship, which shows through the support Elle gives to her divorced nail tech, Paulette. One of my personal favorite messages from the film is that your physical appearance should bear no reflection on your intelligence. Elle maintains her interest in girly dress throughout her time in school and the workplace. This essentially boils down to one big lesson: you should not have to change yourself to be successful. She says it best herself, “You must have faith in people. And, most importantly, you must have faith in yourself.”

My Thoughts

Fun, upbeat, and unforgettable are only a few words to describe Legally Blonde. I had heard about this film for years, but decided to finally give it a watch around two years ago. It did not disappoint. The witty (albeit sometimes cringy) dialogue and endearing plot is never a bore no matter how many times I rewatch it. Seriously, if you have not seen this movie, it needs to go on your watch list right now.