Fashion Meets Fandom: Marion Ravenwood's Dress (Raiders of the Lost Ark)

Marion Ravenwood is a feisty tomboy who's independent and has a mean right hook but she's just as comfortable wearing button down shirts and pants as she is wearing this girly feminine satin dress in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Marion needed something else to wear besides the dress she was forced to wear by the self-serving archaeologist Dr. René Belloq and she found this satin dress on a pirate ship.

I can't help wondering why a satin dress was onboard and what happened to the original owner. Perhaps they robbed a luxury liner and this dress was in one of the trunks or suit cases. Or perhaps it belonged to a prostitute who once boarded the pirate ship. Who knows how the dress found its way onboard but it's stunning and perfectly suited Marion.

I've always loved the silky, slinky dresses of the 1930s and this dress is so beautiful, the costume designer did a wonderful job finding a dress that perfectly fit the era. I was so inspired by this look that I had to include it for a Fashion Meets Fandom post, however with a slightly modern take.

I found two dresses that incorporate many of the elements from Marion's dress. The first is satin and the second has an empire waist and they both tie at the shoulders. You may never find yourself in all the action and suspense that Marion found herself in but at least you can look the part.

Satin Jacquard Midi Slip Dress                           $89.50                        Victoria's Secret (victoriassecret.com)

Field Day White Tie-Strap Maxi Dress                            $49.00                              Lulus (lulus.com)