15 of the best green dresses in cinematic history 💚🐍🌲

we've finally returned with another episode of our best dress series. today we're taking a look at the best green dresses in film, examining their symbolism, historical references, and cultural legacy. what's your favorite green dress in a movie?
intro 0:00
a knight's tale 1:26
the other boleyn girl 6:26
gone with the wind 13:15
cinderella 17:55
oz the great and powerful 21:33
singing in the rain 23:05
the handmaiden 24:30
atonement 27:39
devdas 28:46
the notebook 32:06
in the mood for love 33:47
13 going on 30 37:59
burlesque 40:31
black panther 41:11
barbarella 43:02
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[@xiopaovid1215]

I'd be lying if I said I didnt miss this series. So many people hate the color green. I think its so beautiful.

[@alexissey4023]

I love it, I had a green prom dress and ball gown dress.

[@eimere]

How can someone hate green? It's my favourite colour😅😍

[@courtneycherry5582]

Green is the color of life and love it needs more positive credit

[@backup-ig1jr]

PEOPLE HATE GREEN?!?!?!?

[@chuuu4610]

I hate certain greens ahaha. Lime green specifically.

[@Tina_Bo_Binaaa]

That green dress from atonement lives in my head rent free.

[@Charlene_____]

I’ve spent so many years trying to find a dress similar to it.

[@tacoreibrown6560]

so trueeee

[@munjister177]

Yes. It's AMAZING!

[@stephaniewahlers3651]

i think about it all the time ughh

[@rachels.8051]

I bought a Bebe lookalike dress for my senior prom. I still have it and love it to death. Still not as gorgeous as the one in the film.

[@nokocchi1983]

Cinderella (2015) genuinely has some of my favorite costumes... ever. the stepmother's wardrobe is to die for.

[@JustMe-mp6vu]

SAME!! THE COSTUMES ARE ALSO ONE OF FAVORITES EVER! 🤩✨😍

[@guslima613]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

To me they are too much fantasy meaning lack of real time period while also being set in our world and going for extremely rich looks that are overdesigned. Like butterflies on Cinderellas dress might have meaning but are too much

[@nitrojane]

The green dress Cate Blanchett wore in that film was GORGEOUS!!

[@bobsayshello7112]

We're all here for the atonement dress aren't we?

[@shirazsharivar8536]

No, I'm here for Scarlett

[@bobsayshello7112]

@@shirazsharivar8536 good choice also✨ she's stunning

[@MischievousMischief]

💯🙌

[@garri976]

YEEAAHHHH 😩😩

[@ineffablegabe]

No, I'm here for Devdas.

[@crimsonred9280]

The green sari from Devdas is just iconic. The way she reveals it in the dance sequence will never fail to wow me. It's truly one of the best green dresses in the history of cinema. 💚

[@SS-mk2yp]

It's not a sari, but yes, it's absolutely iconic.

[@crimsonred9280]

@@SS-mk2yp Thanks for correcting me! I believe it's called a 'lehenga,' if I'm not mistaken.

[@anushkadoshi2020]

It's called anarkali, she mentions it in the video.

[@SS-mk2yp]

@crimsonred9280 It's actually an anarkali suit! An anarkali is one long piece on top, kind of like a dress, that flairs out (much like a lehenga) with pants (kind of like leggings). A lehenga is a top and a skirt, two separate pieces. A sari is one long piece of fabric, pleated and draped.

[@Sun.Shine-]

Its called ANARKALI SUIT [it is not indian style but brought to india from mughals - persian empires 🙌]

[@TheCowgirlBookworm]

I’ve made Scarlett’s green dress, and let me tell you, it’s a trip and a half. Everything is three layers: a silk tissue taffeta lining layer, a white silk organza and the printed organza on top. Which means the 300 inch circumference of the skirt turns into almost 900 inches to hem. And those ruffles! Over 1200 buttonholes. So much work, and such an iconic dress. I love wearing it

[@EmviloriamE]

I wanna see!

[@kryw10]

I was alive when “Went With The Wind” aired and I have NEVER forgotten that dress or her one-liner that it was just “something she saw in a window.” 😂

[@positivelysimful1283]

Me too; I just remember me & my dad, who watched the show together every week, howling with laughter.

[@cuttwice3905]

I was watching when she walked down the stairs. The costumer for The Carol Burnett Show made loads of perfect for the skit dresses.

[@Aalisrocklist]

☠☠☠

[@thedatabase677]

I love that these videos always include some dresses that aren't American/European. The Indian ensamble was especially breathtaking.

[@rnbwJuls]

Green is always such a standout in film! No mater what it makes a statement when done right

[@melanie62954]

I love that this dropped the same day as Penelope's emerald dress on Bridgerton!

[@izzfizz9721]

I know this is just film but I feel like Alicent Hightowers green dress when she declaires war in house of the dragon deserves an honourable mention

[@nichenysa]

I THOUGHT ABOUT THIS AND YES IT WAS SUCH AN IMPORTANT MOMENT FOR ALICENT PLUS SHE LOOKED GORG

[@courtneycherry5582]

That was such a cute dress

[@Tsukiakari-qb3tk]

that dress was so ugly though

[@lizpris8783]

I was thinking about that first green dress too.

[@Victoria-_]

YES!!

[@debdyutichakraborty2475]

I'm an Indian Bengali, and very very grateful for the mention of Devdas in the video. Thank you so much. You did a great job with the pronunciations too.

[@synth_dahl4438]

you showed it in the montage in the beginning but layla's homecoming dress from sky high has lived rent free in my mind for years

[@WandyPaolaGalvezSolares]

same, I love it

[@Koi-he8px]

M9 Not 9 😅L9mm9 N b bg 😊p😊 😊lpk u 9ppp o😊 15:05

[@SD-zz4ov]

yesss

[@Squella7]

In Clue: The Movie, Ms. Scarlet has a dark green dress that almost looks black in some shots. It's quintessential 80's, with the off shoulder straps and sheetheart neckline (even though the film is set in the 50's). I don't think it necessarily has historical significance or left a lasting impression on costuming as a whole. But I love it. I think Leslie Ann Warren looks fabulous and dark green is a color that always catches my eye.

[@shirazsharivar8536]

I completely adore dark green too

[@pollycipher]

Grace Kelly's Green and white dress from Rear Window (1956) Tiana's green lily pad wedding gown from The Princess and the frog (2009) Fiona's green dress from Sherk (2001) Belle's green dress from Beauty and the beast (1992) Lady Tramine's dark green ball gown from Cinderella (2015) Lady Tramine's introduction dress from Cinderella (2015) Sid Sharice's green dress from Singing in the rain (1952) Nakia's Green Casino dress from The Black Panther (2019)

[@bonnie92553]

Omg rear window the dress is everything 💕

[@ggymw6575]

Fiona's dress for sure- I completely didnt consider it. I love that the texture seems velvety and the slim medievil fit with gold trim is just chefs kiss! I always forget to consider animation design too!

[@sarahwnyc8080]

Sid Charice, no question

[@nightswimmer99]

One more... Mabel Nesbitt's green party dress from Gosford Park (2001)

[@houngandave]

slight correction - cyd charisse.

[@luceroportaluz]

I was dying to hear your take on Scarlet O'Hara's green dress, I'm totally obsessed with Gone With The Wind costume design

[@HeatherCheddarZ]

Gone with the wind is my all time favorite movie

[@tonystonem9614]

@@HeatherCheddarZinteresting …

[@eimere]

Arwen's lime dress is perfect❤

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

Lord of the Rings dresses are so gorgeous anyway, how the elven couture was designed based on ancient, medieval and art deco styles. And the green dress was made to symbolize spring and suited Tyler so well

[@alixora1639]

I always loved Allie's green dress from Burlesque when she sings Bound to You. It's such a beautiful dress.

[@fatcat1399]

One my favorites is the pale green dress Arwen wears at the end of Return of the King, during the wedding/coronation. She’s like spring incarnate. Absolutely beautiful 💜

[@marshmallsy]

I knew Gone With the Wind and Atonement would be in here, but I was SOOOO happy to see The Handmaiden! Also, god, I could watch every video in the Best Dresses series a million times over

[@veeveevmv7514]

Scarlett O Hara definitely has *THEE MOST* iconic green dresses (and dresses in general) in cinematic history. Vivien Leigh carried those pieces so wonderfully and whoever were the amazing and talented people behind in creating them should be acknowledged.

[@imtheonewhobroughtthebeans915]

Knew just from the title that Chandramukhi’s green anarkali would make the list- Madhuri Dixit in Maar Dala has my whole heart 💚

[@clowicous]

Saaaame! Anytime I wear green and think what earrings to wear I think of that outfit and GOLD! Lol

[@waterbearer4627]

Scarlet's green dress in untouchable, the way it moves, the fullness and delicate touches. Her whole wardrobe is the definition of iconic. Also redheads in green are sublime like Rita Hayworth in her dance number. That dress is beautiful.

[@iHeArTgLoRy]

A knight’s tale is one of my all time favorite movies. Jocelyn’s outfits are so iconic and she’s so beautiful.

[@Leviachan-]

I can’t wait for the pink episode! Giselle’s original outfit in enchanted, though animated, is my very favorite

[@SayaCeline]

Scarlett's green party dress will forever be my favorite. I've loved that dress since I was too young to like the movie!

[@cindymcanders]

That green dress on Christina In burlesque was perfection

[@msa8370]

Thank you for including world cinema dresses as well. You do your due research and really present the best of the best and the most iconic. Devdas' green dress is just simply iconic and unforgettable, and the little introduction with the novel was unexpected. You really put a lot of thought, effort and research into your videos. Have to be one of my favorite creators on the platform in regards to fashion.

[@Petra-ms3ku]

I’m a green girl, and I will always love A Knight’s Tale. 💚 You just made my day.

[@Leahfromwonderland]

Green dress fits Scarlett's personality so well

[@rainofsunshine473]

the devdas outfit 😭😭 so beautiful

[@priscillamcrmy]

i had to pause this video to watch in the mood for love. her outfits are to cry for

[@lovelandfrog5692]

I’ve ALWAYS wanted to wear Scarlett’s green dress. It’s so feminine, gentle, and elegant.

[@sarahwatts7152]

Burlesque is a soap opera movie and I love it so much, I'm glad the best outfit got highlighted

[@missbellaiza]

SHE CAME TO DELIVER AND DELIVER SHE HAS DONE!!!

[@YokaiEnthusiast]

AYE! SIX the Musical reference!! I was going to type it in the comments if you didn't bring it up. So thank you for saving me the time. :) For anyone curious. The lyrics in SIX about Anne's sleeves go : Why did I lose my head? Well, my sleeves may be green... But my lipstick's red

[@soscarlet]

screaming i actually let out a yelp ive been waitingggg for the next in this series i even replied to one of your tweets asking for this one lolll

[@thehapagirl92]

Indeed Scarlett O’Hara’s dress. The green brought out the green in Vivien Leigh’s green eyes

[@widowgirl1254]

Green is a lovely color 💚💚

[@high_on_mirinda]

I'd be lying if I said I didn't run a quick though all the time stamps before watching the vid just you ensure Chandramukhi's Green dress made it to the list. I am so glad it did 😭💘

[@mayochupenjoyer]

Cate Blanchette’s dress in Cinderella lives in my head 24/7 rent free

[@iyanascott340]

I’m so shocked that you didn’t talk about Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge because Simran’s costumes are amazing, especially her green dress she wears in India. Having watched it recently and did a school project on the movie it became one of my favorites and the costumes on the female lead is outstanding

[@mrwasheewashee9355]

Mee too, as much as I had loved the inclusion of Devdas in this video, not adding Simran's green outfit in DDLJ during the Mehendi ceremony was a huge miss. Hell, there are several green dresses which appeared in Bollywood that I can't think of right now, but played an important role in the movie

[@impposter560]

The Court Jester 1956 (starring Danny Kaye) had the MOST GLORIOUS dresses. Very theatrical, but GORGEOUS. There were several green dresses/outfits worn by the two main female characters (played by a beautiful young Angela Lansbury and Glynis Johns). If you like gorgeous medieval inspired dresses, I highly highly HIGHLY recommend watching it for that alone, though the humor still holds up too imo

[@Noor21475]

madhuri performing in the song "maar dala" is a feast for the eyes. i love her elegant and beautiful style in that movie 💚

[@ashlismith8596]

I absolutely love your best dress series. Don't stop. 🥰 Green is so beautiful 💚🍏

[@hamdialihassan1048]

The Atonement dress is definitely my favorite green dress

[@hyrulecrybabyzelda5174]

Fiona's dress from Shrek is the most iconic green dress

[@Gabreya]

Green is always a great and interesting color choice for costume design and fashion design. 💚💚💚

[@amatleoda]

I've always loved the costumes in Barbarella. I'm interested in what the approach is going to be if the rumoured Edgar Wright's remake with Sydney Sweeney happens, something similar to the original costumes would be great, we could do with another space-age revival influence in fashion.

[@mayday4495]

love seeing devdas on here!!

[@Whatsinaname_]

I clicked on this so fast. I've been waiting for this series.Thank you.

[@haruhwa]

green is my favorite color! 💚💚 thank you!

[@karmeeleon]

i'm SOOOOO glad chandramukhi's anarkali from devdas was included here. it's such a magnificent example of costuming done right. i'll also never forget the reaction i had when i first saw it on screen while watching it with my family.

[@JustAPrayer]

Yes, I missed these videos. Love that you included dresses from Black Panther, 13 Going On 30, and Devdas, and while I don't particularly like Oz The Great And Powerful, I will admit the green dress in it is stunning. As for your future blue dress video, some of the most memorable ones for me were the the gorgeous dresses from the 1980s Swann In Love, the musical Peau D'ane, White Christmas, Dreamgirls, 1954 Madam Du Barry, Umrao Jaan, House Of Flying Dragons, and of course the french Belle A La Bete.

[@junainahrahman4156]

Came here for Atonement, was pleasantly surprised by the Devdas appreciation! Not a fan of the story but the fashion and aesthetics of Devdas is timeless and majestic 💚

[@missbellaiza]

I thought the atonement dress was fine, up until I rewatched it, and now I love it.

[@MichelleSMV]

That Atonement dress has had me in a chokehold since I first saw the film lol. All the dresses are so beautiful though and the breakdown is so interesting. I love so many of the dresses mentioned in this list!

[@Ichigo_Hime]

So glad the dress from singing in the rain was mentioned. I remember being so enamored by her and the dress when I watched the movie as a kid

[@user-yj9mp7in2w]

Came for the green dresses, stayed for the variety of movies and the plot critiques.

[@midoriya-shonen]

Not me getting all invested in the plots of these movies I've never seen and getting heartbroken when the characters don't get happy endings just based on the summaries in this video. Thanks for the culturization lol

[@moonwort333]

I just mentioned this to someone yesterday wondering what had happened to this series, so glad to see another addition to it! I love the color green 🌿🌳🍃

[@isabellab-c5351]

Green's one of my favourite colours, I feel like almost every shade is just so beautiful

[@vickinoeske1154]

My favorite series, the color dress series. Love, love, love. I've watched them over and over.

[@control_alt_delete4894]

I recommend everyone watch all of Sanjay Leela's films. Extraordinary sets and costumers every damn time. Thank you so much for highlighting our beloved Bollywood

[@cristinacrescenzo]

The green dress in burlesque is definitely one of my faves! 💚

[@user-cn9sm6ez1i]

Yessss I was STARVING for the next part of this series

[@thomascardenas4656]

I love the green dress from the other Boleyn girl 🟢

[@VDVM.MRNGSTR]

I absolutely *KNEW* Atonement was going to be on the list!

[@nitzeart]

Not to be dramatic but if I could wear that emerald green silk atonement dress I would probably die 💚😍

[@Lynn-girl2021]

Love this series ❤

[@joiedevivre2005]

I would like to add to the list the pretty green frock Maureen O' Hara wears in "The Quiet Man" . She wears it in the scene when Mary Kate Danaher (O' Hara) is courted by Sean Thornton (John Wayne), ending with them getting caught in the rain in the ancient cemetery. The dress is a lovely 1950's representation of 1930's fashion & looks so beautiful with Maureen O'Hara's red hair & peaches & cream complexion. It is so quintessentially Irish that it could almost be made from shamrocks.

[@C.DWoods]

Time to go watch in a mood for love. You have unknowingly convinced me to watch it.

[@emmacrooke807]

Elizabeth Taylor's green dress in Cleopatra (which I saw in person on my birthday a few years ago). It's sooo freaking stunning 😍

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

Really not accurate with the cinched waist and neckline expecially, but it looks good

[@Aaa-dv3oi]

Ughh yes I was looking for this video earlier and thought you had already made it! Of course I was looking for the atonement film, which I figured you had used in your “best dresses” series

[@suhseal]

Omg I’ve been WAITING for this

[@isatequierolove]

You cannot possibly imagine how happy I was this morning when I saw this video had been posted! I really like your conversational videos, but your color series videos are probably some of my favourites. Keep up the good work, greetings from Spain!

[@shaelunamidnight3585]

I’m cheering 🎉🎉for a new addition to the color series ❤❤

[@kamhugh]

Thank you for your implacable work! It’s so so so well documented ❤

[@GiniroTsuki]

Green is my favourite colour and I've been waiting with bated breath for you to release this one! I was not disappointed :) So many gorgeous outfits. It's so hard to pick a favourite!

[@OpticalSorcerer]

The Other Boleyn girl needs more attention! It's my favorite historical (heavily) fiction movie.

[@AnABSOLUTEBarbarian]

Green is my favorite color! Thank you for this!!! 💚

[@HBoyle]

I was about to throw hands when you said gone with the wind and the curtain dress wasn't immediately bought up 🤣🤣🤣 that is such a fantastic moment in the movie

[@strixalu]

My favorite is by far the green dress in Burlesque. I will NEVER get over how stunning she looks in it.

[@ggchiu7400]

watching this video and this series made me realise this channel played a big role in why I like costuming and fashion and clothes so much now. To the point where I'm actually doing costuming in university right now! (I'm doing theatre design so its set and costume to be exact but I digress) so idk if you'll see this but thank you moderngurlz

[@carebear2025b]

speaking of green dresses would you ever do a costume breakdown for House of the Dragon? would love to hear ur thoughts !!

[@Zuyuri]

I was waiting for a long time for this installment!

[@clearjoy-wo4fp]

I've been waiting for this one THANK GOD

[@jillian7055]

Always blown away by how much footage of costumes you’re able to find and use!

[@daisyyythefairyyy]

FINALLY THE SERIES IS BACK!!! LOVE YALL FOR THIS😭🤍

[@BryonyClaire]

That burlesque green dress is one of my fav looks ever in cinema, so glad it got included!

[@isobelramsey9767]

I had cramps so painful I couldn't move or speak. I needed a video interesting enough to distract me from the pain, calming enough that the pace and tone didn't exacerbate, irritate, or overstimulate, and was long enough to get me through the worst of it till the meds kicked in. After trying a couple of other videos I landed on this one. I love analysis of fashion and styles from different eras, especially costumes and the color green was so calming to look at and your tone soothing and engaging. By the time it ended I was feeling significantly more comfortable. You saved me, thank you. Wonderful video can't wait to watch the rest of the series! You just got a brand-new subscriber 💙

[@isobelramsey9767]

Also just bought/made my first two green dresses in a very long time after committing to a red/blue color palate one of which is reminiscent of the notebook dresses but in more of a pastel green with tiny white and navy flowers, and the other a medieval fantasy dress I made for the Narnia faire. this video made me super excited to rock both!

[@juliawidmaier5334]

Arwen's green dress was the epitome of soft, magical, beauty to me when I was younger. It's still so gorgeous to me.

[@sweetsnejinka9411]

This is the best of all the dress color videos. I want to watch allll these movies now.

[@elenaamaya8749]

I gotta say I love this series as a whole, it's entertaining and informative (the movies you pick and the way in which you talk about the art of costume design in film), however, this is the first installment I didn't really like. The dresses you chose definitely lacked the oomph that many other dresses in previous videos had. But that one seems different. I can't tell if it's the writing or how I can only enjoy each green dress for approximately 5 seconds before you're immediately moving on to the next one ... "13 going on 30 is a great example of the importance of costume design, even in a contemporary setting" - I thought this was what your channel was all about

[@lucycat241]

Great range of green dresses in your opening montage. The pale green dress that Arewen wore in Lord of the Rings Return of the King is a personal favorite. I am loving this series!

[@asgo7320]

Green is such a calm, beautiful color.

[@dheasyifasalsabilla4301]

Finally, i've been waiting for this video for a long time, can you make this kind of video but about wedding dresses too?

[@KaeMcSpadden]

Other green dresses I like are the ones in House of Flying Daggers and the green Alice dress from Pan’s Labyrinth, and Mina’s green dress from Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

[@ashleywright9223]

In Black Panther, Nakia is in green, Okoye in red and T’Challa in black to represent the Pan-African flag.

[@heiheireidee]

Green is the best color 💚