What I wear in my dreams

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I covet the wardrobe in "Inception". I love what the women and men wear in this film, and if I could have all the clothing tailored to my body I would be sartorially set for life. This is the best movie to happen to a suit since "Reservoir Dogs"-- look at how all the characters wear snazzy single-breasted suits and yet they are all different, distinct. I especially love how Ken Watanabe's character wears a business shirt that is inspired by traditional Japanese clothing.

I even want these Hoth-inspired outfits, though I've only gone skiing once in my life and don't really plan to do it again. I love to wear dark-colored clothing and could wear a different black outfit for at least a week, which is part of why I think I'd do well with the entire wardrobe from this film. Still, I want that puffy white jacket and matching pants, and the outfit wouldn't be complete without those goggles (and that gun, I suppose).

But enough of the men, for now. The (two) women in "Inception" also have their own enviably stylish get-ups. Marion Cotillard wears ladylike dresses that have a vintage feel and look incredibly comfortable. Okay, so this dress might not be as easy to wear as a t-shirt and sweatpants but it is stunning and the second I saw this dress I knew that I had to have it. I don't know if I'll ever have the occasion to wear it but I want it nonetheless. Come to think of it, any good femme fatale has killer fashion sense.

This brings me to the outfits that Ariadne (Ellen Page) wears. Out of all the looks in the film Araidne's are the easiest to replicate. She's a young woman, an architecture student, and has a practical approach to her style. She wears color but nothing loud. Blouses and cardigans are a staple in any woman's closet, and hers are simple with clean lines and no fussy ruffles. Patterns only appear in the square scarves she wears and work well with the rest of the earth-tone palette.

It's too bad that it'll take a while to get all these outfits in my wardrobe. First, though, I'll start by getting good shoes like the ones the characters wear. If I can just get some nice oxfords/brogues that are similar to those men's dress shoes...