If You’ve Mildly Wanted To Dress Like Annie In Father Of The Bride, Here Are The Exact Pieces To Achieve That Goal
“Velcome to the nineties, Mr. Bonks!”
Image: Father of the Bride | Touchstone Pictures
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by The Candidly Team
Ok, usually, fashion-wise, when Diane Keaton is on the screen, we’re looking at Diane Keaton.
But there is one movie with one character who stood beside Diane and low-key had all the clothes we wanted
And she was, of course, Mrs. Annie Banks-Mackenzie from Father of the Bride.
No seriously.
Watch the movie (probably for the 57th time), and you’ll notice that Annie had the best of classic, sophisticated 90s style … with a touch of prep and a dash of sporty-chic. She mixed elegance with cuteness (the ideal duo if you ask us). Her closet was kind of like the iconic FOTB house (or any kitchen in a Nancy Meyers movie) in that her clothes were enviable and timeless, pretty and polished. In fact, they’re still how we want to dress right now.
And so we shall.
Here are the 16 pieces that will give you your own Annie Banks wardrobe, along with the reasons why all of it works.
Images: Father of the Bride | Touchstone Pictures
THE CLASSIC LITTLE BLACK DRESS LOOK
The Shift Dress
Tuckernuck Black Dupioni Marlowe Dress*
The first time we see Annie descend the staircase, she’s in her all-grown-up, Audrey Hepburn LBD and black heels. Shift dresses like this are so clever when they’re on the shorter side, because it means they don’t have to be fitted to not look frumpy . This one is so skimming, perfectly cut, and shows enough leg to make it chic, chic, chic. There’s also a linen version* we adore (that happens to be on sale).
Price: $100 for the original. $77 for the linen
The Beautiful and Comfy Black Heels
We assume when you’re the daughter of a sneaker manufacturer, you don’t put anything on your feet that isn’t sublimely comfortable. And that includes your most gorgeous, timeless black heels.
Price: $150
Though, at some point in the evening, they may get swapped out for these:
Image: Father of the Bride | Touchstone Pictures
The Sporty Sneaks
Then, again, there’s no substitute for the most comfortable (but still attractive) sneaks themselves. We feel like New Balance is the real-life version of the shoe brand Mr. Banks would have owned. And they’re so heavenly, we struggle not to reach for them every single day - whether or not a game of one-on-one is in the cards.
Price: $85
Images: Father of the Bride | Touchstone Pictures
2. The SEA OF stRIPES AND FLANNELS
The Chic Pinstripe Blazer
Madewell Relaxed Blazer in Pinstripe Linen Blend*
A stripe makes everything more elevated. More classic. More luxe-looking. Madewell has done very, very well with the fit of this linen version. Note the button placement. This one is a win for your wardrobe.
Price: $160
The Perfect Oversized Button-Down
J.Crew Étienne Oversized Shirt in Striped Cotton Poplin*
J.Crew is an obvious brand Annie would have been shopping. Take this spacious, striped button-down, for example. We leave a few buttons unbuttoned at the top and tuck it into the jeans you’ll shortly see below. So easy. Yet, so “styled.”
Price: $128
The Soft Flannel You Keep Forever
Faherty Legend™ Sweater Shirt*
Every classic capsule wardrobe needs at least one - just one - really great flannel. And a really great flannel should be soft and sort of luxe-looking on its own, but also layer over whispery tees and turtlenecks, so we can make our laid back, weekend looks just a little more refined. Faherty has mastered the flannel. Pick your fave plaid and you’re set for life.
Price: $149
Images: Father of the Bride | Touchstone Pictures
3. The MATCHING SUIT
The Pink Skirt Suit
Naked Wardrobe Tweed Houndstooth Suited Blazer* and Mini Skirt*
We realize a pink skirt suit is not for everyone, but for those of you (us!) who died for the one Annie wore to her first meeting with Franck the wedding planner, here is the modern equivalent. And of course, you can just get the jacket and wear it with long pants or jeans and still look just as smart and feminine.
Price: $178 for the jacket, $72 for the skirt
The Finest Matching Pant Set
And for those who love the concept but can’t quite do matching pink, this is is the perfect set we know in our hearts Annie would have owned. You won’t believe how good it looks on curves by the way.
Price: $348
Images: Father of the Bride | Touchstone Pictures
4. THE CASJ WEAR THAT STILL SOMEHOW LOOKs COMPLETELY “PUT TOGETHER”
The Spacious Red Sweatshirt
We The Free Palm Springs Pullover*
Annie’s entire wardrobe is an example of how to use red correctly, starting with this perfect, oversized, 90s-fit sweatshirt. By the way, if you want to know why some sweatshirts are flattering and others aren’t, it’s that some use less puffy but equally soft material that doesn’t widen you, and they have a drop shoulder. This one has both. We recommend the red over a white turtleneck but any color you choose is bound to be your new favorite sweatshirt.
Price: $78
The Flattering Relaxed Fit Jeans
Quince Bella Stretch Relaxed Straight Jeans*
Classic to the bone. These are the best-feeling, most flattering, straight-leg jeans we have found in a long time (ever?!). And incidentally, they’re $50.
Price: $50
* Gifted product
5. ThE SMART DRESSES AND SKIRt SETS
The Gingham Dress
Gap × DÔEN Gingham Denim Mini Dress*
We feel like Annie would have owned a lot of Gap in the 90s heyday of “The Gap.” But did you know Gap has entered into an all-new Golden age of late with designer Zac Posen at the helm and piece after piece of perfect, classic styles coming out. This dress is all grown up with its black and white gingham.
Price: $60
The New England Dress That’s Heaven Over Bellies
Tuckernuck Callahan Shirt Dress*
Everything at Tuckernuck is classic and sort of New England but with a unique twist that makes it special. Take this button-down turned, summery shift dress. It covers everything while having enough shape and leg showing to make you look longer and leaner. And it’s so chic with sandals or white sneaks.
Price: $148
* Gifted product
The Plaid Skirt
The Lynk Plaid A-line Midi Skirt*
We won’t go as school uniform as Annie’s with this skirt but we found one with just as much settle-by-the fireplace coze and the prettiest plaid print that matches 1000 tops in our closet. Plus, the price makes our head spin.
Price: $40
The Cashmere Turtleneck
Quince Lightweight Mongolian Cashmere Sweater*
You would not be Annie Banks or any incredibly chic closet owner without a cashmere turtleneck. And Quince makes one in every color you could want at a price that wouldn’t make George Banks lose his s—-t in a grocery store.
Price: $60
The Ankle Socks That Make An Outfit
Bombas Women’s Lightweight Bow Quarter Socks*
Before we say anything about the bow, which do we even need to say anything? Bombas makes the best, best, best socks. We didn’t know the comfort of our socks could make this much of a difference in our lives, but since we now know we’re not going back.
Price: $18
The Little White Sneaks You Wear With Skirts And Dresses
What better shoe to have those socks peak out from than these graceful white sneakers you can wear instead of ballet flats with all your daytime skirts and dresses?
And you can use the code THECANDIDLY20 to get 20% off.
Price: $139
* Gifted product
Images from Netflix
6. THE SUPERBLY TAILORED WORK FIT
The Dream Work Pant
This character would have known where to buy the most skimming, leg-lengthening work pants. And we’ll tell you right now, it’s this pair from Aritzia.
Price: $148
The Best Blazer
Aritzia Babaton Standout Blazer*
Ditto the perfect work blazer. That snatch at the waist. There’s nothing out there like it.
Price: $248
7. THE TIMELESS ACCESSORIES
The Pearl Strand*: You simply can’t go wrong.
The Gold Hoops*: This Mejuri pair is perfection, again without a crazy price tag.
The Nice Headband*: You have to see this one up close. It’s the only black headband you’ll ever need. And it will resolve 5,000 bad hair days in your lifetime.
BONUS: The WORKOUT ONESIE
The Best Version Of Maaaaybe The Most Remembered Look In FOTB History
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