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The main character of the film “Tourist” was remembered by the audience for her delightful, feminine images. Each dress Angelina Jolie wore had a unique, fitted silhouette. They favorably emphasized the advantages of the actress’s figure, highlighting her beauty. Each image was created specifically for the heroine, but the popular dress was an exception. The vintage costume thoroughly distinguished the character of Alice herself, so the designer did not want to give up the unique model. Angelina Jolie's dress in the movie "The Tourist" caused a real sensation in the fashion world. To this day, many needlewomen try to ideally repeat it, but only a few, very talented seamstresses succeed.
Angelina Jolie in the movie “The Tourist” - photo of the dress, what the outfit looks like
An exclusive model appeared in the fifties. Its creator was the talented Charles James. In those years he was a recognized genius of fashion and design.The color of the outfit is gray, the material is mohair. It can be classified as a cocktail dress. According to the designer, the appearance of the outfit directly depends on the shape. Each Charles model had a unique and very complex cut. With the help of silhouettes, he emphasized the advantages of the figure, hid flaws and created fundamentally new volumes.
Main features of Jolie's popular dress from the movie "The Tourist":
- Exclusive cutout. It is rounded at the front and shaped like a V at the back.
- Shoulders slightly slumped.
- The seams are raised, with a complex geometry.
- The master hid pockets in the seams.
- The silhouette is fitted.
- Medium length sleeves - three quarters.
- The skirt is straight and covers the knees.
The heroine's clothes also looked luxurious thanks to the accompanying elements. She did not try to wear a lot of accessories, but always appeared on screen with impeccable hair, perfect makeup, stylish gloves and jewelry.
Angelina Jolie - “Tourist” dress, how to sew it yourself
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Despite the asymmetrical aspects, the outfit looks very organic, as it harmoniously combines a feminine silhouette and non-standard shapes. It is very difficult to sew such an outfit, since it is almost impossible to even find a pattern. Craftswomen who managed to bring the model to life often made the patterns themselves. Here are the main nuances that should be taken into account when building it:
- When constructing a skirt, there are elements of asymmetry. The model has a small tail at the back. The expansion and its scale depends on the figure. Due to it, movements while walking are not limited, and the skirt looks perfect.
- The collar is made using bat technology. It represents a wide curve.
- When designing the belt, a slight bend is made. This is the signature style of the famous designer, which makes the outfits unique.
- For sewing you will need gray wool. An important point is high pile.
- The sleeves widen slightly towards the elbow.
- With the help of crinolines and corsets, the master added shape to the products. In addition, he often combined different textures and colors.
- The line of the round pocket helps to emphasize the waist and hips. Due to this, the product has a unique style.
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