We’re soaring past the new year and right to the storefronts. Get ready to step into a world where shopping is key, fashion is confidence, and girl-power energy runs the show. This week’s watchlist is a celebration of films that embrace style and girlhood, alongside a few whirlwind romances – true Material Girl style.
Whether it’s rom-coms like Confessions of a Shopaholic, or teen classics like Clueless, Mean Girls, and The Princess Diaries or timeless icons like Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, these movies prove that girls can rule their world with confidence, wit, and a killer wardrobe. Some feature once-in-a-lifetime transformations, while others explore ambition and self-discovery, but all are united by a love of fashion and shopping. These films are perfect for a cozy movie night or a fashion-forward binge with your girlfriends. A tribute to girl power, laughter, and a little retail therapy.
Pop some popcorn, grab your favorite outfit, and get ready to binge some serious shopping adventures!
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Rebecca is a shopping addict who dreams of working for a glamorous fashion magazine – only to land a job at a no-nonsense financial publication instead. As her secret debt spirals out of control, she must juggle career ambition, romance, and her compulsive love of spending.
Director: P. J. Hogan / Starring: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Lorelei is a glamorous showgirl with an eye for diamonds and a talent for charming her way throughout high society. As she travels to Paris with her friend Dorothy, Lorelei navigates romance, wealth, and social intrigue, proving that brains, beauty, and a little strategic spending can go hand in hand.
Director: Howard Hawks/ Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell
Legally Blonde
Elle Woods is a sorority girl with a passion for fashion and shopping. Her world is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her. To get him back, she enrolls at Harvard Law School only to find out he’s engaged to a fellow student. Now in school, Elle discovers her intelligence, resilience, and leadership skills, proving that style and substance can go hand in hand.
Director: Robert Luketic / Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair
Mean Girls
When Cady enrolls into an American high school, she’s soon absorbed into the glamorous but ruthless clique known as the Plastics. As she navigates popularity and social power plays, she risks losing her sense of self in the process.
Director: Mark Waters /Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Lacey Chabert, Tina Fey
The Devil Wears Prada
Aspiring journalist Andy lands a coveted assistant job at a high-fashion magazine, only to find herself under the merciless rule of editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. As Andy is pulled deeper into the fashion world, her wardrobe and priorities shift dramatically.
Director: David Frankel / Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci
Clueless
Cher Horowitz is a wealthy, fashion-obsessed teen who sees life as one long makeover opportunity. While playing matchmaker, shopping, and ruling her high school’s social scene, she slowly realizes that true girl power comes from empathy and self-growth.
Director: Amy Heckerling / Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd
Pretty Woman
Vivian Ward, a Hollywood Boulevard sex worker, enters a transactional relationship with wealthy businessman. As she is introduced to luxury shopping, fine dining, and high society, the two get closer, only to discover there are major hurdles to overcome while they try to bridge the gap between their different worlds.
Director: Garry Marshall / Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
The Princess Diaries
Mia Thermopolis is an awkward teenager whose life is turned upside down when she discovers she’s the heir to the throne of a European kingdom. She is immediately thrusted into etiquette lessons, glamorous makeovers, and royal responsibilities. Through it all, Mia must learn to navigate her new identity while staying true to herself.
Director: Garry Marshall / Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews
Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure
Sharpay Evans, the fashionable diva of East High (High School Musical), sets out for New York City with dreams of Broadway fame! Along the way, she navigates auditions, fashion, glamorous parties, and even a new love!
Director: Michael Lembeck / Starring: Ashley Tisdale, Austin Butler
Marie Antoinette
Sofia Coppola’s lush retelling follows the life of the young princess who becomes Queen of France, immersing herself in extravagant fashions, parties, and pleasures while navigating the strict expectations of royalty.
Director: Sofia Coppola / Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Holly Golightly spends her days shopping, attending parties, and dreaming of a rich and sophisticated lifestyle in New York City. Beneath her stylish exterior, she navigates love, independence, and the search for her own identity in a world obsessed with appearances.
Director: Blake Edwards / Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard
