We styled four costumes or outfits based on the classic movie Almost Famous (2000) using products you can buy from the store.
Pretty much every woman that enjoys music lists Almost Famous as one of their favorite movies of all time. The story of how William (Cameron Crowe) becomes a writer for Rolling Stone and goes on tour with the rock band Stillwater and legendary groupie Penny Lane is compelling on so many levels. It has a great soundtrack of classic rock music from the 1970’s, arguably the peak decade for the musical genre. The costumes include many designer pieces that are one of a kind.
We recreated four looks from the movie Almost Famous that are suitable for cosplay and Halloween costumes. To learn more about where to buy each piece click on the corresponding links.
Penny Lane
The hardest item to find for a Penny Lane costume is the fleece lined coat. We’re not sure why no one sells Penny Lane coats because literally everyone wants one and can’t find one. For now your best bet is to look around online for a used or vintage long fleece and leather coat. Unless you can afford to pay over $9,000 for a fur coat from a high end designer such as Vetements.
Wilson’s Leather Embroidered Suede Coat (vintage), Zaful Cami Scalloped Crochet Tank Top ($14.99), Alice + Olivia Jodiey Wedge ($325), Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses ($153), Citizens of Humanity Annina Trouser Jean ($288).
Tiny Dancer
If you are going as a group in Almost Famous costumes you are going to have to figure out who gets to be Penny Lane. Obviously the queen bee gets to be the main character. Or you can compromise by wearing multiple outfits based on her. There is the peasant top and suede skirt outfit that she wears when she dances in the empty auditorium. She is very petite or a tiny dancer.
Madewell Rainbow Smocked Peasant Top (On sale for $69.50), Carlos by Carlos Santana Alexia Knee High Boot (On sale for $58.65), Free People Modern Femme Vegan Suede Mini Skirt ($60), Anthropologie Lucky Penny 14K Gold-Plated Necklace ($48), Devacurl Styling Cream Touchable Curl Definer ($28).
Your Aura Is Pink
Polexia Aphrodisia is the groupie who dubs the kid Opie, declaring that his aura is purple. In this scene she wears a pink button up midi slip dress with a lace collar. It is a thin, sleek material such as silk, satin or rayon. Her hat is a foldable floppy sun hat with paisley lining that is likely reversible. That style of necklace is called a cameo pendant. She also dons heart shaped sunglasses.
Tach Clothing Keiko Button-Front Midi Dress ($149), Quay Australia Heartbreaker 48mm Sunglasses (On sale for $24.97), Downton Abbey Cameo Locket Necklace ($27), Steve Madden Laurisa Tan Leather Platform Heels ($99.95), HAPEE Sun Hats Floppy Foldable Hat ($26.09).
Opie Must Die
Sapphire probably has the sluttiest costumes in the movie, like when she wears an open weave shawl as a top with a mini skirt. She is the one who reassure’s William’s mom that she should be proud of him. She also suggests they commit statutory rape — but it was a different time. In this scene she wears a rainbow fur vest, which is a style you see a lot at raver clothing stores.
Nicole Shatki Rainbow Party Vest ($90), Free People Just Float On Printed Flare Jeans ($98), Alex and Ani Hand of Fatima Expandable Necklace ($38), Kay Jewelers Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings (On sale for $11.89), Kate Spade New York Flower Belt ($78).
As you can see it is possible to recreate the happening looks from Almost Famous by using clothes and accessories you find on the internet. To purchase these products, or to learn more about them, such as where to buy them, click on the links to visit the online store.