Eve is spot on: Ruth Gordon (who totally deserved the Oscar she got for RB and whose bio/obit is SO worth reading--what a woman, what an inspiration!) is a style icon in this film, okay? OKAY?!
Release your inner Minnie with...
Even standing inches from gore, Minnie looks perfectly polished with the pearls, snowy handbag and gloves, that HAT, and dainty white shoes (which make another appearance in the final scene of the film). Interesting factoid: The chick under the tarp is the unfortunate Theresa Gionofrio, who Rosemary meets earlier in the film. Rosemary says, "I thought you were Victoria Vetri, the actress," to which Theresa replies, "Alot of people think I'm Victoria. I don't see any resemblance." But... Theresa is Victoria Vetri (credited as Angela Dorian), so, she's kind of playing herself. Surreal.
Minnie uses scarves to great effect. Hell, she even makes me want to grow my hair out and wear rollers.
I'm so loving this op-art dress in sweet candy colors. Goes with the cake. What you DON'T see: Minnie's super cute red organdy apron--with spangles (to protect her fabulous wardrobe from 2-inch thick sirloins and giant cups of chocolate mouse).
Of course there's all the jewelry, but I ♥♥♥ the sparkles in Minnie's sweater.
Minnie's coat and hat keep the rain away--but what I really love and what you don't see in this picture is her fabulous and full charm bracelet. (She is a witch, after all.) The BEST is when she uses the working whistle charm to hail a taxi.
Before Madonna or Carrie Bradshaw ever brought their intimates out in the open, Minnie Castevet was totally rocking lingerie outside the bedroom. Love her fabulous kimono.
Clothes are all very well, but as you can see Minnie/Ruth doesn't have to wear anything to be effective. Self confidence is the best accessory anyone can possess.
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