“That’s all.” Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief Meryl Streep played in The Devil Wears Prada (2006), never needed to raise her voice, because her clothes did the talking. Every entrance came with a fur, a statement coat or a perfectly belted black dress, and every exit left an assistant scrambling. Twenty years on, and with the sequel bringing her back, she is still the gold standard for power dressing on screen. Here are 21 of her best looks.
What made Miranda’s style work
Patricia Field, the costume designer behind Sex and the City, dressed the original film and gave Miranda a wardrobe that felt expensive, grown-up and slightly untouchable: designer tailoring, dramatic outerwear and jewellery worn in layers. Field deliberately avoided copying any real editor’s style. Miranda’s look is about authority. Nothing is trendy for the sake of it, everything fits perfectly, and the silver hair is part of the uniform.
Her signatures:
- Fur and faux-fur coats, often thrown over a dark dress
- Black tailoring with a strong belt
- Crisp white shirts
- Layered necklaces and statement brooches
- Dark sunglasses and a structured bag
- Silver hair, never out of place
The 21 best Miranda Priestly outfits
1. The arrival
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2. The red fur coat
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3. Black, white and a red belt
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4. The black wrap cardigan and necklaces
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5. Fur and sunglasses
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6. Dark fur and a red necklace
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7. Black coat, white bag, the Book
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8. The striped coat
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9. White shirt and black waistcoat
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10. Black jacket and a pinstripe skirt
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11. The gold brocade jacket
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12. Plaid skirt in the elevator
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13. Sequins in Paris
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14. The white trench
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15. The camel coat
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16. Leopard and gold
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17. The brown leather jacket
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18. The grey trench on the street
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19. Black dress and a fur stole
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20. All black at the revolving door
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21. Black jacket, white shirt
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How to dress like Miranda
Invest in one remarkable coat and wear it over simple black. Belt your waist, wear a crisp white shirt under a dark jacket, and layer your necklaces. Keep the palette disciplined, make sure everything fits, and add dark glasses. Then, as Miranda would, say nothing at all.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the costumes in The Devil Wears Prada?
Patricia Field was the costume designer of the 2006 film.
What is Miranda Priestly’s style called?
Power dressing: tailored black, dramatic coats, strong belts and statement jewellery, all perfectly fitted.
Who played Miranda Priestly?
Meryl Streep, who was nominated for an Academy Award for the role.
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