Experts spoke about the impact of images from films on fashion and self-esteem
Movies and TV series have long become not only a source of entertainment, but also one of the main tools for shaping fashion trends. The images of the heroines from the screen move into everyday life, inspire a change of style and even affect people's self-esteem. However, viewers often tend to repeat not a specific dress or hairstyle, but the inner state of the character — confidence, independence, lightness or strength. All the details are in the Izvestia article.
Why do viewers want to try on the heroine's image
According to Anna Skorokhodova, stylist, accessories designer and founder of the by SKOROKHODOVA brand, today people often copy not individual things, but the mood that the character conveys. The most popular items to repeat are haircuts, hair shades, makeup, accessories, jewelry, glasses, shoes or bags. This is an easy way to change your look without completely rebuilding your entire wardrobe.
However, as the expert notes, there is often a deeper need behind the desire to repeat the hero's style.
"A person does not want to receive a specific dress or lipstick of the heroine, but the state that she translates. Confidence, sexuality, independence, intelligence. Therefore, screen images work much deeper than just a set of fashionable references," explained Anna Skorokhodova.
Cinema enhances this effect by observing the character for a long time. The viewer sees the hero in different situations, connects his character with his appearance and gradually begins to perceive clothes as part of his strength and personality.
Which movie characters influenced fashion
One of the most noticeable are the images that are specially made bright and slightly exaggerated. Such characters are easy to remember and pass into popular culture faster. A striking example is Wednesday Adams, played by American actress Jenna Ortega. After the release of the series, the Gothic aesthetic received a new interpretation: black, lace, white collars, strict silhouettes and dark makeup were no longer perceived solely as part of the subculture and became part of modern fashion trends.
The movie "Barbie" with actress Margot Robbie also had a strong influence. The Barbiecore aesthetic has brought back the popularity of pink, monochrome looks, mini skirts, bright accessories and emphasized femininity. At the same time, the trend was perceived with a degree of irony — as a game with the image of an ideal doll aesthetic.
Another example is the style of Emily Cooper's character from the TV series Emily in Paris. Her images were often called too bold, but it was the combination of bright colors, prints and eye-catching accessories that inspired many people to experiment with clothes again.
A separate direction was formed after the release of the film "The Pretenders" starring Tasha Duncan, played by American actress Zendaya. Her style combined sportiness, intelligence and composure. As a result, interest in the aesthetics of tenniscore has grown — sports-style skirts, knitwear, and looks inspired by indoor tennis clubs.
Why do clothes affect your sense of self?
Clinical psychologist, CBT therapist Anastasia Helemelya explains that screen characters do not become objects of imitation by chance. According to her, the characters are often a concentrate of qualities that the viewer would like to see in themselves: confidence, charisma, inner strength, wit and the ability to cope with difficulties.
"By imitating appearance, a person tries to appropriate not just a hairstyle or makeup, but the inner core that he thinks is behind this image," the psychologist noted.
Changing one's appearance can really give a person an emotional boost. A new haircut, bright lipstick, an unusual accessory or a strict jacket can change the perception of oneself and increase confidence. However, it is important to understand that the thing itself does not create inner strength. According to the expert, clothing can help express a state, but it does not replace work on self-esteem.
"Stable self—esteem grows from self-acceptance and the coincidence of an external image with internal values, and not from simply copying a picture," Anastasia Helemelya emphasized.
What is the danger of blind copying of characters?
Experts note that the main mistake when working with on—screen images is trying to completely repeat the appearance of the hero. Anna Skorokhodova explains: a whole team is involved in creating the image of the film character — costume designers, stylists, makeup artists, hair specialists, cameramen and directors. In addition, the light, camera angles, and the very atmosphere of the film are of great importance. What looks perfect in the frame won't always look natural in everyday life.
Another common mistake is to ignore your own idiosyncrasies. The same image can look completely different on different people due to differences in appearance, figure, character, and lifestyle.
Psychologist Anastasia Helemelya also warns that constantly comparing oneself to on-screen characters can negatively affect self-esteem. Movie and TV series characters are created as perfect images: they always look spectacular, are at the center of events and go through dramatic transformations. In real life, a person is faced with fatigue, everyday problems and imperfections, so comparison with a fictional character can lead to a feeling of their own inadequacy.
Teenagers and young people whose personality is still being formed are becoming especially vulnerable. However, the influence of screen images depends not only on age, but also on the level of self-esteem, propensity for comparison and life circumstances.
How to adapt the heroine's style to suit yourself
Experts advise not to copy the image completely, but to highlight its main elements. For example, fans of the Wednesday style don't have to wear a black dress with a white collar every day. It is enough to use graphic silhouettes, dark color scheme or silver jewelry. And the aesthetics of Barbiecore can be adapted through individual details — a pink bag, shoes, an accessory with a bow or a bright accent in the image. The main principle is to borrow not the whole outfit, but the character code. This approach allows you to preserve your individuality and use inspiration from the cinema as a tool of self-expression.
"The best result is when others can't even immediately identify which character you were inspired by, but they notice that you look more interesting and confident," says Anna Skorokhodova.
According to experts, real style does not consist in turning into someone else, but in the ability to show one's own personality more vividly through an external image.
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