Big budget films focus heavily on the characters' accessories, props, and costumes for the audience to believe the fictional world before them. A lot of money is spent on the wardrobe to perfectly depict the mood and time the movie is setting to make the movie look authentic, real and natural to the eye, largely shaping an opinion of the movie. If the costumes are amateurish, it’s hard to believe that much effort was put in.
Sometimes, films make some minor and some serious mistakes when it comes to the actor’s wardrobe.Clothing mishaps happen extremely often, even in big-budget films. Some of these mistakes are caused by a lack of attention, while others are huge glaring mistakes that we don’t understand how they could have gone unnoticed.
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During the scene where Mia and Sebastian are in a road rage incident, Sebastian was wearing a brown-colored shirt. When Sebastian got back to his apartment and spoke with his sister he was wearing a blue-colored shirt. In the following scene, Sebastian is practicing the piano and he's wearing the same brown-colored shirt from the other scene. In the audio commentary the director, Damien Chazelle, acknowledged this error.
While the cast and production team of Dirty Dancing were having “the time of their lives,” they didn’t notice that Baby was wearing jean shorts in 1963, when they only became fashionable about 20 years later. It doesn’t really make sense fashion wise.
When Thor and Bruce Banner are trying to escape and to assimilate into the audience, Banner is hit in the face with a bright green material that looks like a powder. In the next scene, Banner is completely clean and has no powder or green paint on his face or his clothes.
When Judy comes home from work and puts the "Carrots For One" package in the microwave, she stands there and watch it turn - wearing a pink t-shirt with a round neck. When she's about to have her dinner she's waearing her uniforms again. Apparently this failed happen because an earlier version of the scene was deleted. In the deleted version Judy changes her uniforms to more comfortable clothes when she arrives home.
Amy Adams was part of the cast of the 2002 film, Catch Me If You Can. The biographical film is set in the 60’s but wired-metal braces were mainly used later in 70’s. Another silly mistake that could have been avoided by fact checking.
Brad Pitt starred in the iconic movie the Curious Case of Benjamin Button in 2008. The plot is about someone who grows young as opposed to growing older. In 2008, everyone was talking about this movie and how interesting the plot line was. In one of the sunglasses he's spotted wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses. The scene takes place in 1945 whereas the model of these sunglasses weren't created until 1952.
No one could forget this Oscar-winning epic war film. The 1995 film Braveheart starring Mel Gibson was one of the most successful movies back in the 1990’s. Mel Gibson gave an outstanding performance where he played the role of William Wallace, a Scottish warrior. This movie is set in the 13th century. Gibson is showing wearing a Scottish kilt. Although, these kilts were not worn by the Scots until later in the 16th century.
If you look hard enough in the 2000 film Gladiator, you’ll be able to see Russell Crowe’s body-colored, high-waisted lycra shorts that he’s wearing beneath his Gladiator armor. Lycra shorts were not available during the Ancient Rome time period of this film.
Fashion is a big part of a film’s success. In the film The Tudors, the women wore ruffs around their necks. However, this is not a very accurate look for Western European women in the 1500’s. This was considered almost scandalous.
In one of the highest-grossing films of 2017, there was still a minor mistake. In the iconic scene where Diana aka Wonder Woman, played by Gal Gadot, she is seen running through a field of gunshots and horror. The field was very muddy and her boots should’ve been covered in dirt. In the following scene, her boots are shown spotless.
In the iconic film, Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere there was minor yet confusing error in the film. Throughout the movie, Richard Gere who plays Edward was always seen wearing ties. The error occurred in the iconic scene where Vivian, played by Julia Roberts, watches I Love Lucy and approaches Edward and unties his tie. In the following scene, Edward is show with his tie done again and then later undone.
Saving Private Ryan was directed by Steven Spielberg and is set during the Second World War. At the time, soldiers wore brown boots, yet in the movie, the soldiers wore black jump boots. This would not have been possible as those boots were made in the 1950’s.
We all watched Pretty Women. While filming the most romantic scene in the film, the crew was so distracted that they didn’t notice one detail. In the beginning of the scene Vivian’s white nightgown is long but by the end of the same scene it’s already short.
Lynn Collins, who plays Martian warrior Princess Dejah Thoris admits that her costume was altered from the original design at her request. It wasn’t meant to be quite so revealing, but when she tried it on, she thought the cut should be higher. The altered costume ended up being different than what the director wanted, but, in the books that the film is based on, the outfits are described as even skimpier.
In the first film of Captain America, Peggy Carter’s hair is reaching her shoulder. Her hairstyle is indeed suitable to the era, and of course - beautifully done, it could not have been approved for women in military service. During the 40's female soldiers were required to put their hair up, keeping it their uniform collar free of hair.
Michael J Fox played the role of the Marty McFly, plays the song “Johnny B. Goode” with a ES-345 model Gibson guitar from 1958. However, the scene was set in 1955, which means his guitar was not even invented back then. A silly mistake, really.
In the blockbuster film, Captain America: the First Avenger, Jim Mortia is spotted wearing a very advanced headset under his hat. The film was set during World War II where they didn't have the luxury of having these headsets in real life. Additionally, this specific type of advanced headset wasn't invented until the year 2000. So, the First Avenger film was a few years off.
Django Unchained was a historic movie, directed by Quentin Tarantino, depicting the slavery of African Americans during the nineteenth century. The movie stars Jamie Foxx and Kerry Washington, which led the film to earn nearly $300,000,000 at the box office. Throughout the movie, Jamie Foxx's character Django was seen wearing sunglasses throughout most of the movie. The only issue is that sunglasses weren't invented until 1929.
Colin Firth gained worldwide recognition after his outstanding performance in the 2010 film, the King’s Speech. Firth portrayed Prince Albert of England who suffered from a speech impediment. Being King, he had to speak a lot and he struggled with it. Although, in one of the scenes, the King is seen wearing an Irish design on his kilt whereas it should have been a Scottish Balmoral model.
This book-based romantic drama starring Keira Knightley was some of her best work. This film is based off of the classic novel, Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. The novel was published in 1813. In the film version, Lizzie - Knightley’s character, is shown wearing Wellies. Wellies are also known as the rubber Wellington boots. However, rubber boots weren’t invented until 40 years later.
Brad Pitt starred in the Legends of the Fall looking as gorgeous as ever, obviously. Although, his hunky portrayal of his character Tristan Ludlow didn’t exactly line up with the times. This movie was set in the 1910’s. Meanwhile, Pitt’s character was shown wearing a 1960’s hairstyle and stubble on his face. No matter how attractive you are, a five 0’clock shadow wasn’t allowed back then.
Orlando Bloom’s pink parasol in the 2004 film Troy is more than just comical. Historically, it makes no sense. This specific kind of umbrella was invented by the Greeks in the 5th Century BCE. This occured 800 years after Troy was conquered. Oh well, it was still funny.
Although it’s hard to see past a young Harrison Ford in the film Raiders of the Lost Ark, if you try hard enough you’ll see an extra in the background wearing jeans and a t-shirt. As much as we love a modern casual look, it has nothing to do with the fashion that was being worn in the 1930s.
In the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the Nazis were shown wearing shiny, fancy medals. In reality, these medals weren’t worn until the end of World War II. This film was set in 1938. The full-blown war hadn’t even begun quite yet.
In the 1989 film, Glory, starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman, things got digital! This film is set during the American Civil War. Interestingly enough, in one of the scenes you can see a soldier wearing a digital watch. Wristwatches weren’t really created till about 1923, let alone digital ones. Digital watches only become a trend in the ‘70s.
Johnny Depp’s character, John Dillinger, is seen in the 2009 film Public Enemies wearing a sleek, modern robe that most judges of the time would not have had access to. This film took place during the era of the Great Depression, so a robe this nice is highly unrealistic. It would have been extremely difficult for anyone to design and create such a nice and advanced robe that wasn’t as heavy as the ones they were actually using at that time
Almost Famous has become a fan-favorite romantic comedy film. But was it perfect? No! This iconic film starring Kate Hudson, Patrick Fugit and Billy Crudup had a bit of a hiccup. There was a small yet kind of hilarious wardrobe mix up in the film. In one scene, someone is seen wearing a Black Sabbath t-shirt backstage that was manufactured in 1997. However, the film was set in the early seventies, so it doesn’t really make any sense.
When it comes to historical films, it often times very hard to get all the facts right. Everyone involved in the film wasn’t alive during the time period so how could they get every little detail correct? This film, Pearl Harbor, tells the unbelievable story of how the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. It portrays the women wearing skirts but no stockings. This was highly unacceptable during the time period. A woman could not be seen bare legged.
This 1987 film had so many legendary actors, it’s hard to reason how they issed out on this wardrobe error. In the film the Untouchables starring Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Robert De Niro, Costner, who plays Elliot Ness, wears a suit that has lapels. Lapels were invented much later on and don’t reflect the time period the movie took place during.
In the 2008 film, the Other Boleyn Girl, starring Natalie Portman, she is seen wearing a French Hood with her hair down. The movie is set in the 1500’s and the way that these were worn was with pulled back hair and a veil attached in the back which hides the hair. This actually is only one of many inaccuracies that were apparent in the film, which could be why the film got mixed reviews.
In the 2003 film Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl, the soldiers are seen wearing red coats. These soldiers were wearing them to represent the British Empire. Although, these British uniforms were not issued until 1747. This movie is set to be around the 1720’s. So, while they were only a few years off - historically, these uniforms were not accurate.
Bullet bras were iconic pieces of lingerie back in the 50’s. Wearing pointy bras was considered a norm. However, there is no way the female cast of Julius Caesar would have been able to own one in 44 BC, as the movie takes place nearly 2000 years before the bras were invented. Wrong timing, guys!
The historical drama directed by George Clooney in 2005 tells the story of the conflict between a veteran television reporter and a U.S. Senator. The film is set in the 50s. The officers that are featured in the film were seen wearing name tags. However, these kinds of name tags were not worn by army personnel until 1967.
Louis C.K. was one of the unforgettable actors in 2013 film American Hustle. The film gained received numerous Oscar nominations for Best Director, Best Actor and Best Picture. However, C.K.’s character, Stoddard Thorsen was seen wearing a Rolex which was produced in 2010, while the movie takes place in the seventies.
The period film from 1984 chronicles the biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who was alive and active during the 18th century. If you pay close attention, you can see that the dancers are wearing clothes that have zippers. However, zippers only began to be used about a hundred years after Mozart was already dead.
Danny Glover from the film The Color Purple tells the stories of the lives of African American women who lived in the south during the early 1900’s. Glover, is seen wearing a clip-on tie. However, the movie is set in 1916 and those were only invented in 1928.
The 2002 film starring Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis is set in the 19th century. It tells the story of the different gangs in New York at the time. In one scene you may notice one of the firefighters wearing a modern uniform, which did not fit the time period at all.
In the 1991 film, My Girl, Chlumsky, who plays the role of Vada, is seen wearing a mood ring. Those types of rings only became trendy in 1975, but the movie is set in 1972. We guess they weren’t in the mood to check all the facts out.
There was a time when babies wore cloth in order for them to do their business. It t took some time until parents and babies had the luxury of using the diapers we have today. In Sense and Sensibility, it’s clear that the material that is used for the baby’s diaper is way too modern for the time.
1952 movie, “Singin’ in the Rain” experienced a little wardrobe mishap. Reynolds ,who played the role of Kathy Selden, wore a pink dress in the movie that was very fifties due to the tulle in the skirt. The movie was actually set in the late 1920s.
We can admit that we love seeing Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore together in their amazing films! These two share a unique chemistry which is seen in all of their movies together. The Wedding Singer is a film set in the 1980’s, but it could easily be mistaken to think that the movie is set in the 1990s because of this hairdo. That haircut SCREAMS nineties, even though it suits her well.
The women in Schindler’s List were seen with shaved legs and armpits. However, European women typically didn’t shave in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Plus, for those who struggled in the concentration camps, shaving was not even a consideration.
Picnic at Hanging Rock was set in the 1900’s. Looking at the girls’ hair might make you think that they grew up in the 1970’s. During the early 1900’s, a woman's hair was worn. In the film, the ladies wear their hair down, straight, and parted in the middle.
Nike has taken some time to get into the golfing business. In fact, they only started manufacturing golf shoes in 1996. However, The Informant takes place between 1992-1994. In one scene you can see the FBI officers playing golf in Hawaii while wearing those special Nike shoes.
Tom Cruise was part of a film called The Last Samurai. In the movie, he’s featured wearing samurai armor, but the suit that is worn by the actor in the film was actually used 250 years prior to the time period when the movie took place. They really need to start fact checking.
The sweet Toby Maguire played the role of the Jockey in Seabiscuit. This movie tells the story of the famous racehorse champion. The kind of chin helmets seen in this photo weren’t around until 1956. Apart from this mistake, the movie did really well, receiving great reviews, and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards.
Even The Notebook had some bloopers. There was a time that she was dating and engaged to a guy named Lon. In the scene when Lon waits for Allie after he recovers from his war wounds, his hair keeps changing from brown to black and brown again. How did they not realize this?
This 1968 British film was set during the times of the Second World War. The movie featured Clint Eastwood, Richard Burton and Ingrid Pitt. The producers must have forgotten that it’s impossible to have had a 1960’s hairstyle like the one Pitt had when she played the role of Heidi, a German waitress.
Steve McQueen wore modern and very trendy Prisoner of War clothes. The film was released in 1963 tells the story of British prisoners of war who escaped from Germany during World War II, which makes his outfit more than questionable.
Quadrophenia follows the story two British subcultures and their ongoing rivalry – the rockers and the mods. The movie is set in the 1960s, but filmed in 1979. This is why it doesn’t make sense that one of the rockers wore a Motorhead T-shirt. The group was only formed in 1975.
The 1992 film directed by actor-director Clint Eastwood features Clint himself, Morgan Freeman, and Gene Hackman. Gene Hackman’s character is seen wearing belt loops in one scene - this couldn’t have been possible because they were only common in sportswear until later in the 1920’s.
Charlton Heston of the 1880 novel called Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ, must have had no idea that the Star of David he was wearing on his costume was misplaced. It wasn’t very authentic because the first records which associated the Star of David with Judaism were found in the 12 century. The real Ben Hur would have worn a Menorah, which was more accurate at the time.
The disaster film released in 2014 is a co-production between three countries: Germany, Canada and the U.S. This might be why some of the facts are not accurate. Some of the generals in the film are seen wearing purple capes. However, the Emperor at the time, Nero, punished anyone who wore purple capes with death.
The amazing Daniel Day-Lewis played the miner-turn-oil magnate during the late 19th century. The actor is wearing boots with waffle soles when they were only invited in the seventies by Nike.
In the 1999 film The Mummy, there is a major error. When Rick and Evelyn are traversing a tunnel in the City of the Dead, Rick is wearing a leather band around his wrist which disappears and reappears between shots. What happened with the editing?
In the film from 1956, you can see Nefertiti wearing a blue silk dress. The dress was dyed in order to appear teal, which is not historically possible because at the time, the only way you could dye sheer silk was by using natural tints.