The Style Files : Dressed to Kill
Sure, James Bond might cut a suave figure in a designer tux, but when it comes to style, he's got nothing on the feisty, fearless femme fatales he encounters in his new adventure.
Lana Woods in Diamonds are Forever
For over 50 years Bond girls have been as quintessentially 007 as Bond himself and his signature (shaken, not stirred) martini. The Bond girl is ridiculously sexy, voluptuous, lethal, known for her double entendre names and willingness to jump into bed with James. She was fast heading to being merely a decorative piece adept at revealing herself on screen, in little more than nothing. This spy candy was often seen seducing Bond while wearing floor-length designer gowns with impossibly plunging necklines, emerging from the water in a tiny bikini or wearing leather catsuits that leave almost nothing to the imagination. Unfortunately she had become a bit too obvious and a tad redundant given the times, which is why the new installment to the franchise, Spectre, is a refreshing, modern, fashion reboot.
Léa Seydoux in Spectre
Monica Belucci in Spectre
Don’t get me wrong—there are still plenty of martinis, exotic destinations, and gripping the edge of your seat stunts in the 24th movie. What’s happily missing, however, are the one-note Bond girls serving as mere eye candy. In their stead are not just one but three empowering, seasoned actresses: Léa Seydoux, 30; Naomie Harris, 39; and Monica Belluci, 50. All of whom make a lasting sartorial impression.
Roger Moore in Octopussy
Complicated, substantive and a bit more buttoned-up, the Bond girl is all woman, she exudes an unexpected kind of sex appeal and the suspense that is so important — to not show everything of yourself. She makes a lasting fashion statement that speaks to her individuality. She dresses like a woman—and she is extremely sexy at it. Rather than turning to the formula of overtly sexy as other Bond bombshells before them, the new Bond woman showcases her allure with a subtlety that slyly smolders.
Ursula Andress in Dr. No
How to work the look into your wardrobe? Think classic, minimalist, well cut and figure flattering styles. Smoldering, subtle with a hint of insouciance but never overdone! Add that fatal swipe of red lipstick and practice your seductive stare. In the end, nailing the Bond woman look is all about mastering the balance of temptation and style. Dressed to kill has taken on a whole new meaning in the James Bond universe.
Text by Minoli Ratnayake
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