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|28 Jun 2019|5 mins

Save the Last Dance Looks Are as Relevant as Ever

Mesh, puffer jackets, hiking boots... 

OTT puffers, cargos, glo-mesh camis and hiking boots. It could read like a 2019 sartorial snapshot, only it’s a decade-old look we all remember well. Rewind to cult millennium film Save the Last Dance and the style notes are not only still relevant today, but legendary. Let’s indulge in a little nostalgia as we round up throwback Chicago hits from that our grown-up selves can work on the daily.  

Be Chill

Save the Last Dance (2001)

First day at Chicago South High and the school yard looks like Paris Fashion Week in 2019. OTT puffy outerwear is no longer a trend, it’s a necessity for any winter wardrobe. Doona-dressing has come a long way since Sara made the fashion faux pas with an out-there red puffer but what was then considered #awks would currently be an act of influence.  

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Zula Puffer Jacket
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Zula Puffer J...
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Puff Club Jacket
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Puff Club Jacket
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1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
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1996 Retro Nu...
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Rudi Raglan Puffer Jacket
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Rudi Raglan P...
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1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
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1996 Retro Nu...
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Slammin’

Save the Last Dance (2001)

Then, as now, hiking boots weren’t just made for mountains – as Sara and Derek prove in their loved-up hip-hop choreography (with chairs). Perfect footwear to bust-a-groove, given the heavy slam effect and ankle support. Xerox the cute couple with a pair of Timberlands his and hers.

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Danner Lace To Toe Boots - Men's
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Danner Lace T...
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Husky
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Husky
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Jaxstar Leather Ankle Boots
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Jaxstar Leath...
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Hoops
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Hoops
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Pop the Colour

Save the Last Dance (2001)

Chenille is hands-up queen of the film. From her metallic blue pants to fuchsia wool turtleneck. Her genius for mixing urban utility with bright statement pieces can only really be appreciated now, given our newfound love for hi-lo dressing.

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Nicola Knit
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Nicola Knit
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On The Low Pants
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On The Low Pants
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Loose Knit Stripe Crew Neck Cropped Jumper
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Loose Knit St...
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Taffetas Skirt
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Taffetas Skirt
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Victory Jumpsuit
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Victory Jumpsuit
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Shirt with Button Cuff
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Shirt with Bu...
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Glo Up

Save the Last Dance (2001)

The millennium was illuminated with glo-mesh camis and chain purses like Sara reps in the last scene at club Stepps. To update the sparkling party-piece, wear it in the daylight with off-duty staples like denim and tech sneakers.

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Naya Shiny Midi Dress
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Naya Shiny Mi...
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Satin Cowl Neck Cami
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Satin Cowl Ne...
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Satin Bias Midi Skirt
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Satin Bias Mi...
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Margaret Metallic Wrap Dress
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Margaret Meta...
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