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A Retro Queen
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“So the pretty girl has taste to go with her other gifts,” Beth Harmon’s chic Parisian friend Cleo says at one point on Netflix’s hit showThe Queen’s Gambit. She jokes, “You make me sick.”
Scroll through to see our favorite looks.
02of 2524. Plain and SimpleNetflixAt the start of the series, Harmon is saddled with plain clothes: a collared shirt, a plain smock dress and a cardigan.Her short bangs are certainly a sight to be seen, though.
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24. Plain and Simple
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At the start of the series, Harmon is saddled with plain clothes: a collared shirt, a plain smock dress and a cardigan.
Her short bangs are certainly a sight to be seen, though.
03of 2523. Check Her OutNetflixFor a young woman who loves chess, she wears a lot of checkered clothes. This continues on throughout the series, as costume designer Binder incorporated squares and checks into Taylor-Joy’s many looks, reminding us that chess isn’t just a game she plays, but her whole life.This low-cut checkered dress paired with a white collared shirt is both utilitarian and chic.
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23. Check Her Out
For a young woman who loves chess, she wears a lot of checkered clothes. This continues on throughout the series, as costume designer Binder incorporated squares and checks into Taylor-Joy’s many looks, reminding us that chess isn’t just a game she plays, but her whole life.
This low-cut checkered dress paired with a white collared shirt is both utilitarian and chic.
04of 2522. Mix and MatchNetflixShe also paired the same dress with a black lavallière blouse.
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22. Mix and Match
She also paired the same dress with a black lavallière blouse.
05of 2521. In It to Win ItAnya Taylor-Joy inThe Queen’s Gambit.NetflixThis navy dress marked a foray into color, though the Peter Pan collar kept it super youthful. It was the perfect look for the cover ofLIFE.
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21. In It to Win It
Anya Taylor-Joy inThe Queen’s Gambit.Netflix
This navy dress marked a foray into color, though the Peter Pan collar kept it super youthful. It was the perfect look for the cover ofLIFE.
06of 2520. Classic ‘60sNetflixHarmon rocked this mock-neck, three-quarter sleeve top and another checkered skirt with a whole new, sophisticated haircut.
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20. Classic ’60s
Harmon rocked this mock-neck, three-quarter sleeve top and another checkered skirt with a whole new, sophisticated haircut.
07of 2519. Mellow YellowNetflixThere’s nothing wrong with this yellow blouse and gray skirt combo, but we love when we get to see the character experiment with fashion, and this look felt a little plain.
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19. Mellow Yellow
There’s nothing wrong with this yellow blouse and gray skirt combo, but we love when we get to see the character experiment with fashion, and this look felt a little plain.
08of 2518. Fit for a ChampionNetflixFor a particularly tough match, there were no checks in site (unless you count a checkmate) when Harmon wore this navy boatneck top and complementary cream skirt.
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18. Fit for a Champion
For a particularly tough match, there were no checks in site (unless you count a checkmate) when Harmon wore this navy boatneck top and complementary cream skirt.
09of 2517. Game OnNetflixHarmon’s head scarf adds something extra to this otherwise simple and structured look.
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17. Game On
Harmon’s head scarf adds something extra to this otherwise simple and structured look.
10of 2516. Mint to BeNetflixThough extremely hungover, Harmon manages to find a conservative mint green dress (complete with a pussybow) for her match with Grandmaster Borgov. She may feel bad, but she looks great.
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16. Mint to Be
Though extremely hungover, Harmon manages to find a conservative mint green dress (complete with a pussybow) for her match with Grandmaster Borgov. She may feel bad, but she looks great.
11of 2515. Bathing BeautyNETFLIXWhy do we suddenly want to own a swim cap?Even a swim in the pool is a fashion statement. Harmon wore a black and white checkered (of course) one-piece with a triangular cutout and black belt.
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15. Bathing Beauty
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Why do we suddenly want to own a swim cap?
Even a swim in the pool is a fashion statement. Harmon wore a black and white checkered (of course) one-piece with a triangular cutout and black belt.
12of 2514. Out and AboutNetflixHarmon paired a patterned silk shirt with a cozy cardigan for a trip to the store. If we looked like this when we ran errands, we would run a lot more errands.
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14. Out and About
Harmon paired a patterned silk shirt with a cozy cardigan for a trip to the store. If we looked like this when we ran errands, we would run a lot more errands.
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13. Check Marks the Spot
14of 2512. Heads UpNetflixWe are mostly obsessed with the headbands that Taylor-Joy and her costar Moses Ingram (who plays Harmon’s childhood friend Jolene) rock while playing squash.
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12. Heads Up
We are mostly obsessed with the headbands that Taylor-Joy and her costar Moses Ingram (who plays Harmon’s childhood friend Jolene) rock while playing squash.
15of 2511. It’s in the DetailsNetflixAt first glance, this looks like a simple cream dress, but if you look closer, you’ll see that the buttons at her shoulder are — you guessed it — checkered.Binder told theHollywood Foreign Press Association, “Almost immediately we realized that we’d often see her mid-shot, sitting at the chessboard. We wanted interesting necklines. Something that stood out but didn’t overwhelm.”
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11. It’s in the Details
At first glance, this looks like a simple cream dress, but if you look closer, you’ll see that the buttons at her shoulder are — you guessed it — checkered.
Binder told theHollywood Foreign Press Association, “Almost immediately we realized that we’d often see her mid-shot, sitting at the chessboard. We wanted interesting necklines. Something that stood out but didn’t overwhelm.”
16of 2510. Keeping It LightNetflixThe subtle texture of Harmon’s skirt and collared shirt marked a departure for the character.
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10. Keeping It Light
The subtle texture of Harmon’s skirt and collared shirt marked a departure for the character.
17of 259. Cool and CozyNetflixWe wish we had these black trousers, cream sweater and color-block cardigan so we could study chess and become Grandmasters ourselves. (That’s how it works, right?)
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9. Cool and Cozy
We wish we had these black trousers, cream sweater and color-block cardigan so we could study chess and become Grandmasters ourselves. (That’s how it works, right?)
18of 258. Sleek and ElegantNetflixWhile we love her chessboard-inspired aesthetic, this relaxed, all-black casual look is classic in anAudrey Hepburnway.
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8. Sleek and Elegant
While we love her chessboard-inspired aesthetic, this relaxed, all-black casual look is classic in anAudrey Hepburnway.
19of 257. Playing with PatternNetflixAs the show shifts from the early- to late-’60s, it’s fun to watch Taylor-Joy’s character experiment with color and patterns, but still with cheeky chessboard nods.
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7. Playing with Pattern
As the show shifts from the early- to late-’60s, it’s fun to watch Taylor-Joy’s character experiment with color and patterns, but still with cheeky chessboard nods.
20of 256. Think PinkNETFLIXThis pink A-line, boatneck dress feels classic and softer than the other looks Harmon wears to observe her competitor, Vasily Borgov, while at a tournament in Mexico.
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6. Think Pink
This pink A-line, boatneck dress feels classic and softer than the other looks Harmon wears to observe her competitor, Vasily Borgov, while at a tournament in Mexico.
21of 255. Playing It CoolNetflixThis navy miniskirt and red-and-navy striped top is made even cooler with cat-eye sunglasses.The series’ costume designer told the Hollywood Foreign Press Association of the look, “We are starting to see her personality — that of a young girl, as she grows in confidence, and moves into her own — both at the chessboard and in life.”
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5. Playing It Cool
This navy miniskirt and red-and-navy striped top is made even cooler with cat-eye sunglasses.
The series' costume designer told the Hollywood Foreign Press Association of the look, “We are starting to see her personality — that of a young girl, as she grows in confidence, and moves into her own — both at the chessboard and in life.”
22of 254. Eye Love This LookNetflixSure, at this point in the show Taylor-Joy’s character is spiraling out of control, but her Twiggy/Edie Sedgwick-inspired eye makeup is still amazing. Paired with a mint hat and mustard top, it’s the late-’60s look of our dreams —andacts as a subtle callback to her mint dress in the match with Borgov.
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4. Eye Love This Look
Sure, at this point in the show Taylor-Joy’s character is spiraling out of control, but her Twiggy/Edie Sedgwick-inspired eye makeup is still amazing. Paired with a mint hat and mustard top, it’s the late-’60s look of our dreams —andacts as a subtle callback to her mint dress in the match with Borgov.
23of 253. Russian BeautyNETFLIXWhen Harmon finally makes it to Russia, her outfit is fit for a spy film — all sleek lines and sharp contrast. From the trench to the wide-legged trousers, it’s clear that she means business.
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3. Russian Beauty
When Harmon finally makes it to Russia, her outfit is fit for a spy film — all sleek lines and sharp contrast. From the trench to the wide-legged trousers, it’s clear that she means business.
24of 252. CheckmateNETFLIXWe told you that there are alotof checkers in this limited series, but this coat is our favorite.
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2. Checkmate
We told you that there are alotof checkers in this limited series, but this coat is our favorite.
25of 251. All White EverythingNetflixIf we learned one thing about chess watchingThe Queen’s Gambit, it is that the person who plays the white pieces (and therefore starts the game) has the advantage.After a series of wearing mostly dark colors and staying away from white, Harmon finally proves herself in the finale, and dons this all-white outfit that’s fit for a queen … of chess, anyway.Costume designer Binder intentionally designed this piece to “mimic the profile of a White Queen piece in chess.“Want to know more about the costumes? Check outThe Queen and The Crown: A Virtual Costume Exhibition, a collaboration between Netflix and the Brooklyn Museum, for a self-guided tour!
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1. All White Everything
If we learned one thing about chess watchingThe Queen’s Gambit, it is that the person who plays the white pieces (and therefore starts the game) has the advantage.
After a series of wearing mostly dark colors and staying away from white, Harmon finally proves herself in the finale, and dons this all-white outfit that’s fit for a queen … of chess, anyway.
Costume designer Binder intentionally designed this piece to “mimic the profile of a White Queen piece in chess.”
Want to know more about the costumes? Check outThe Queen and The Crown: A Virtual Costume Exhibition, a collaboration between Netflix and the Brooklyn Museum, for a self-guided tour!
source: people.com
