Wardrobe malfunctions are an inevitable part of filming movies. In some cases, these mishaps can add to the authenticity of a scene. However, they can also be a source of embarrassment for actors and crew members. Some of the most memorable wardrobe mishaps include the infamous nipple slip during the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, as well as the accidental exposure of Marilyn Monroe's undergarments in the film The Seven Year Itch.
Despite the best efforts of wardrobe departments, sometimes these incidents cannot be avoided, reminding us that even the most carefully planned scenes can go awry.
Here 9 wardrobe mistakes in Movies that are hard to spot, even for attentive viewers.
#1. Pride & Prejudice — Elizabeth prefers rubber boots that haven’t yet been invented
Jane Austen’s novel written in 1813 was adapted into the renowned film Pride & Prejudice. The movie received numerous prestigious nominations, including 4 categories at the Academy Awards.
However, it was not perfect as we thought. A wardrobe mistake sneaks into its final cut. Characters put on rubber boots which were invented decades after the original novel was published.
#2. La La Land — Sebastian’s shirt repeatedly changes colors
A mistake fans spot in La La Land is that the brown shirt of Ryan Gosling’s Sebastian transforms into a blue one in the next scene, even though he didn’t have the chance or time to change.
#3. The Other Boleyn Girl — Ann’s hairdo mishap
Natalie Portman embodied Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII in The Other Boleyn Girl. Despite her gorgeous appearance, her look didn’t match that era. In the 1500s, it wasn’t acceptable for a woman to reveal her long hair. Ladies had to wear caps designed to hide the hair under their headdresses.
#4. Pearl Harbor — the ladies don’t wear stockings
The movie is set in 1941 when women were forced to wear stockings. However, in several scenes, ladies showed their bare legs. The fashionable women of that era would reach out to nylon stockings or at least, painted-on ones with a seam down the back because nylon was scarce at that time.
#5. Gladiator — Maximus opts for a comfy sports garment
Source: Gladiator / Dreamworks Pictures
To keep Russell Crowe comfortable and safe, costume designers decided to let the actor wear black bike shorts under his armor. We can see it clearly when the brave Maximus falls during one of the battles in the arena.
#6. Braveheart — Mel Gibson’s character didn’t want to wait for centuries to wear a kilt
Kilts are rather popular in present-day Scotland, yet many might not know that they were not used as an element of men’s fashion during the 13th-century setting of the movie. it wasn’t until several centuries after the events depicted, kilts became a common garment in Scotland.
#7. Elizabeth I — the queen wears her neck ruff improperly
Source: Elizabeth I / HBO Films
Although Elizabeth I was greatly portrayed by Helen Mirren, the character suffered from a wardrobe blunder. The queen is always seen to wear a neck ruff, a popular accessory in Tudor England. However, the ruff was designed to be worn with a shirt covering the neck, which the character seemed to overlook in favor of a spectacular look.
#8. The Twilight Saga: New Moon — Alice’s scarf changes styles
Take a closer look at the scene, you can notice that the blue and white craft Alice is wearing in The New Moon changes on its own.
#9. Troy — characters use umbrellas from the future
Source: Troy / Warner Bros.
The movie is supposed to be set in the thirteenth or twelfth century BCE, when collapsible umbrellas couldn’t exist. However, the movie had several scenes with characters taking shelter under sun umbrellas. They were invented centuries later.
What other mistakes have you discovered in movies? We’d be glad to hear from you in the comments!