Dress Inspiration: To Catch a Thief (1955)

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Starring Grace Kelly, Cary Grant Costume design by Edith Head With summer just around the corner, I think this movie is suitabe to mention for some serious dress inspiration! It features the lovely Grace Kelly and its setting is the French Rivièra, needless to say theres plenty of nice dresses and outfits to be admired. The movie tells the story of a famous jewellery thief, nicknamed The Cat, played by Cary Grant, who is retired and lives the good life at the Rivièra. He tries to solve a number of burglaries done by a copy cat thief, with the help of Grace Kelly. If youre going on summer holiday this year, maybe you can find some inspiration amongst the outfits that the movie has to offer, and what better way to start than with a pretty yellow bathing costume! With matching headscarf, and glamourous sunglasses. Sunbathing in style! Cary Grant is looking very French in this striped shirt and red scarf! Dining in style, with this pretty pale blue dress. Its very statuesque, I think, it makes her look like a Greek goddess! What would you wear if you had a date at the beach with Cary Grant? Maybe something like this, a super elegant outfit in black and white, with a large sunhat! Pretty in pink, she sure is with this outfit! I know that Cary Grant was famous for his bronzed skin, but in this movie it really struck me just how tanned he is! Maybe a bit too much, Cary? This next dress is probably one of my favourites, a simple white gown - but very elegant and sophisticated in its simplicity. Again, she reminds me of a Greek/Roman goddess! A lovely white daytime dress with yellow details, perfect for strolling around. The last dress may be a bit over the top, but wouldnt you want to wear it for a masked ball? Its a golden gown, a bit Marie-Antoinette style with a huge skirt!