How Elle Woods Used Fashion as Self-Expression

Elle Woods from Legally Blonde is one of the most iconic characters from early 2000s films. What makes her so distinctive is her unapologetically authentic style. She carries herself with such confidence; it is inspiring. Even when Elle gets to law school, she continues to dress in a way that expresses who she is. The feminine and designer looks stayed with her when she was surrounded by others who perceived her as “ditzy”. She does not even think twice to completely change herself and her style to be taken seriously and fit in. It is clear fashion is used as a part of her self-expression.

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My favorite part of this film is that her style played a part in why she was so successful. She used the confidence and underestimation that fashion brought her as tools, putting her ahead of everyone else, even when it seemed impossible. Let this post serve as a reminder that you should never hide who you are to fit in, because doing so will only hold you back from becoming your best self.