The Best Bond Girl Fashion To Inspire Your Summer Style


We’re still a year out from the release of another Daniel Craig-starring Bond film, but that doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate the style of the women of 007 who shaped decades of fashion with their sartorial choices.

 

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From Halle Berry to Monica Bellucci, we’ve seen some of the most famous actresses of the moment take on the much-coveted role of Bond’s love—and while every one of their looks should go straight to your mood board for this season, we’ve selected our favorites for you to shop, below.

1. Honey Ryder’s Belted Bikini

 

Ursula Andress’ emergence from the ocean as Honey Ryder in a remarkable white belted bikini in the 1962 Bond film Dr. No was voted one of the 100 sexiest moments of cinema. There’s little wonder why—the allure of the belted bikini never ceases, and even 50 years on Honey Ryder’s utilitarian seaside style still holds up.

 

Solid & Striped

Rachel Striped Belted Bikini Bottom

$83

 

2. From Russia With Love, Choker-Meets-Sundress

The Best Bond Girl Fashion to Inspire Your Summer Style

Long before you could find a plethora of chokers in every Forever 21, the style was popularized by From Russia With Love, wherein actress Daniela Bianchi wore a thigh-baring wrap sundress with a velvet ribbon around her neck. Honestly, icons only.

 

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Loyola Maxi Dress

$238

 

 

3. The Goldfinger Wrap Top

 

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There’s nothing as flattering, crisp, and versatile to use as a base for you summer looks like a wrap top. This Goldfinger number was a knockout, and you can easily recreate for this season. This is the investment piece you need.

 

Paris Georgia

Katie Wrap

$90

 

4. Denise Richards’ Tank Top & Cargo Shorts

 

Queen of the 1990s Denise Richards was not only everything in her Bond debut, but ushered in archeological-sexy years before Lara Croft. Slip into a tank and cargo short whenever you have a full day ahead for easy-chic.

 

I.AM.GIA

Edam Shorts

$120

 

5. The Satin Maxis of Casino Royale

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If you really want to turn heads as we venture into the warmer season, you need a satin staple in your closet. Casino Royal saw its Bond girls in three different floor-length satin looks, but you can keep things a little more mellow with a midi or ankle-grazer.

 

Fleur Du Mal

Fitted Midi Dress

$485

 

 

6.  Quantum of Solace’s Black Midi

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I know, I know. You’re over the black midi, but there’s a reason the style is so enduring—it’s timeless, easy, and works with pretty much everything. Next time you’re stuck on what to wear, this is your best bet.

 

Reformation

Rou Midi Fit & Flare Dress

$98

 

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