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Watching The Devil Wears Prada causes me to involuntarily spiral into maniacal laughter. Sometimes, it’s genuine snickering at the quips and actors’ comedic timing; other times, it’s an “all you can do is laugh” moment meets recognition of, to quote Taylor Swift, the asylum where they raised me.
Certain moments are such a spot-on representation of working in magazines pre-2014. The recession and digital revolution changed so much (from the changes in ad revenue to innovations that made scheduling—and rescheduling—cars, meals and travel so much easier). It flattened a lot of the hierarchies and demands placed on assistants. But, all that to say, more than a decade and a half later, the movie endures. It’s such a time capsule of that era, especially the Cerulean Sweater Monologue (yes, it deserves capitals).
It’s iconic, so if you’re looking for an equally amazing—yet understated and totally wearable the rest of the year—Halloween costume, choose this Devil Wears Prada-inspired look.
The Andy Sachs, Devil Wears Prada-Inspired Costume
- The Cerulean Cable-Knit Sweater: St. John’s Bay Pullover ($18, JC Penney) or Classic Cable-Knit Sweater (Gap, $55)
- The Button-Down Shirt: Women’s Oxford Shirt ($26, Amazon)
- The Gray Plaid Skirt: Gray Flounce Wrap Midi Skirt ($26, Amazon)
- The Opaque Black Tights: 80D Solid Microfiber Tights ($7, Amazon)
- The Pointy-Toe Heels: Theshy Pointy-Toe Stiletto Heels ($53, Amazon)
- “That’s All” Tote Bag: $33, RedBubble (A nice touch, just to really drive home the lewk)
The Miranda Priestly, Devil Wears Prada-Inspired Costume
- The Wig: Bairuisi Gray Short Layered Wig ($19, Amazon)
- The Sunglasses: Sunier Oversized Sunglasses ($12, Amazon)
- The Coat: Black Faux Fur Coat ($43, Amazon)
- The Purple Blouse: Funlingo Chiffon Blouse ($20, Amazon)