Apart from solid plots and some pretty wicked art direction, Wes Anderson's films always come with a quirky sense of style (which makes the act of watching his movies feel more like enjoying a fashion show). Although many of his films have become cult classics, The Royal Tenenbaums was what made us, and the fashion community, begin to take note.
Everything about our favorite Tenenbaum (the adopted Margot) and her personal style can be described on one hand: a fur jacket, a Lacoste dress, a barrette, a Birkin bag, and a cigarette. The chain-smoking child-genius who wrote award-winning plays at age 11 kept her sartorial choices consistent from childhood into adulthood — a talent only a Tenenbaum could possess. Known for her extreme secrecy, she was rebellious, promiscuous, and unconventional, which made her conservative dressing that much more intriguing.
And we know what your inner angsty, class-skipping self is thinking. All of this makes for a great Halloween costume (or, at least one you don't have to explain to those who just don't "get it"). What's even better about the preppy-bad-girl look is that, chances are, you already own some of it. Think: a striped bodycon dress, loafers, a bobby pin, an old bag...you've got this. Ahead, we've got the starting point for your own Margot Tenenbaum this Halloween — Sweet Aftons not included.
One could argue that Margot's signature fur coat is the look.
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Peek the striped dress underneath...
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Classique Margot.
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Bonus points for a Richie Tenenbaum by your side (but don't forget the sweat band).
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If you don't have the pose (and the pout), you don't have anything.
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There's that Birkin.
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Known for her extreme secrecy, Margot started smoking at age 12.
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Since Richie and Margot technically aren't related, this couple has nothing to worry about.
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Bold eyeliner? Check. Stone-cold expression? Check.
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Occasionally, the stern pout lets loose.
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Note the wooden ring finger. Fun fact: The real one was cut off by accident when she ran away from home to meet her birth family.
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Her hair is always parted the same, and held back with a red barrette.
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Margot discards the fur when the weather is warm, exposing her striped polo dress.
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But when it's cold, the fur comes out.
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The fictional character was an early adapter of RBF.
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The collar is essential. But don't pop it.
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Same signature look with slight variations. No shame in making it your own.
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They're not-so-secretly in love with each other.
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Hair clip swag.
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Seamless alteration of the glove.
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She's always fine, thank you.
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The more eyeliner, the better.
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Bae goals, anyone?
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What's better than a costume you can drink with?
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This meta look would make Margot proud.
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Kelly Osbourne giving Gwyneth Paltrow a run for her money.
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Best part about this costume? Getting snuggly with your furry coat.
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Accessorize with a chic rotary dial phone.
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Two Margots are better than one.
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"I think we're just gonna have to be secretly in love with each other and leave it at that."
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