Booksmart’s Molly and Amy may be in their teens, but their soul age is 33 and a half. They are on their own timeline
Photo: Francois Duhamel/© 2019 ANNAPURNA PICTURES, LLC. From Cher Horowitz’s Alaïa in Clueless to the red minidress in She’s All That to the refreshingly real prom dresses of Blockers, getting-ready outfits occupy a special place in the teen movie canon. If teen movies are about the tumultuous process of forging an identity on the cusp of adulthood, the going-out-outfit is a way to bridge the gap between a character’s day-to-day reality and how they ultimately wish to be perceived.
If you are an adult woman living in New York City, you are probably well-acquainted with the jumpsuit they chose. You may have bought it from this very site. To be clear, this is not a silky party jumpsuit. It is comfortable, utilitarian, fuss-free, and does not pander to the male gaze.
Teenage dressing is meant to be fun and playful. It’s meant to feature sequins and feathers and outfit dimensions your parents would disapprove of. . At that age, going out is always An Event, with a whole genre of clothing created to support it. In choosing these jumpsuits, Molly and Amy are subverting the standard teen party uniform and asserting their maturity. They may be in their teens, but their soul age is 33 and a half. They are on their own timeline. They are opting out.
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