Welcome to the monthly edition of Match Made in Seven! We are an international group of fashion bloggers who meet virtually once a month. One of us chooses a theme each month, and that can be anything: a book, music, a color, a movie. And then we all style an outfit based on that theme.

This month’s theme was chosen by Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style and is “Fashion Inspiration from My Favorite Movie” (I may have tweaked that just a bit). See my post about the theme below…and be sure to take a look at my fellow bloggers to see how they have interpreted the theme this month.

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style 

Debbie of Debbie Styles Life

Darlene of Aquamarina Style

Sonja of https://www.yustsome.nl/

Anna of Mutton Style

Emma of Style Splash

Wow, that’s a big ask: What is your favorite movie of all time?  Several came to mind, but when I cross-referenced the question with What Movie Had My Favorite Fashion…the choice was easy: Cousins, a 1989 romantic comedy with Isabella Rosselini and Ted Danson (a remake of the French movie Cousin Cousine). 

Image result for cousins isabella rossellini In the movie, Maria (IR) and Larry (TD), cousins by marriage, meet at the wedding of Larry’s uncle to Maria’s mother. At the reception, Larry’s wife and Maria’s husband disappear together for several hours and don’t return until long after the reception is over. Of course, this arouses suspicion in the cousins’ minds. Bonding over their shared outrage at their spouses’ behavior, they decide to pretend that they’re having an affair as well. You can imagine what happens next!  Aside from a charming story, the best thing about the movie is Isabella Rosselini’s wardrobe. It is just like her: gentle, feminine, soft, romantic. Delicate pale-hued wafts of fabric draping loosely around her. Oversized softly rumpled linen blazers. Diaphanous floral scarves. Loose dirndl-style skirts. Not to mention her hair! I had several outfits just like this back then, I think we called them “soft suits” back in the 80s.

Image result for cousins isabella rossellini

I find the look classic and timeless. I had hoped to find some pictures of me in the 80s wearing some outfits like this…but under the crazy circumstances we’re living in right now, I just couldn’t find them (#blameitoncoronavirus).

If money and size were no object, it wouldn’t be hard to recreate these dreamy, romantic looks in a modern way today. 

So, while impractical, it is fun to live in fantasy-land for a moment and create a modern dream outfit:

Like this…

Or a floaty, soft-structured silk blouse in the palest of colors…

Vince Half Placket Long-Sleeve Silk Blouse

…over a whisper of a skirt.

However, there is a definite shortage of lovely clothes like this in the plus-size realm, especially at affordable prices. Here are a few outfits I was able to put together.

A cream silk top can go over almost anything in your closet to create a softer, romantic look.

Image of Eileen Fisher Silk Top (Plus Size)

Image of Lafayette 148 New York Prianka Silk Blouse (Plus Size)

A soft-toned, loose fit cardigan as a topper.

Image of NIC+ZOE 4-Way Three Quarter Sleeve Convertible Cardigan (Plus Size)

NIC+ZOE Chiffon Back Cardigan, Main, color, POWDER

Over a flowy linen-blend skirt…

Linen Ribbed Midi Skirt

…or a pair of loose-fit pants.

Image 3 of 3: Plus Size Cropped Silk Georgette Straight-Leg Pants

I do hope if you’ve never seen it, that you’ll make a point of watching Cousins. It’s streaming right now (at no additional cost) on Amazon Prime. And make sure to check out the other ladies’ favorite movies and the looks they’ve created!

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